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The race is on…
Thursday night’s Waterfront Festival poster unveiling seemed like the unofficial kickoff of the upcoming mayor campaign, with all four announced candidates (so far) in attendance. Incumbent Mayor Dean Maxwell was there, visiting with old friends including Tesoro Refinery Manager Dan Cameron and his wife, Chris. Rounding out the foursome were Mitch Everton, Brian Geer and Laurie […]
State tourney scenes
AHS yearbook photographer Mallory Estenson, a junior, graciously shared photographs she took at last weekend’s 2A boys basketball tournament in Yakima. Undisputed highlight of the three-day event was Friday night, when Anacortes defeated defending state champion Lynden. The Hawks ultimately came up just a few points shy of the state title, finishing second behind a talented […]
Plugging away on a plan
Port of Anacortes commissioners and staff hosted a third public plannning session Saturday at the Seafarers’ Memorial Park Building. Consultants will put together ideas garnered from citizens and Port staff, then put them together in preparation for a joint meeting of Port and City officials on April 8. Among photos here are graphics showing proposals […]
Anacortesans at EDASC event
Faces in the crowd at last week’s annual EDASC Economic Forecast dinner included many Anacortes business people and a handful of local elected officials.
Park activity grows
Sunday sun drew lots of people to Deception Pass State Park on North Whidbey Island. The “sleeping giant” awakens each spring…
Putting ‘punches’ in Discover Pass
It’s been too long since we ventured to “Upriver” Skagit County, so we remedied that situation last Friday with a Highway 20 adventure that included a stop at Rasar State Park. Great river access trails and colorful forests. Also a great way to make ourselves feel better about our $30 investment in the Washington State […]
Parade into Christmas
Thanks to the Anacortes Lions Club for another great Christmas Parade! The 2012 parade rolled down Commercial Avenue under blue skies, a great backdrop for cell phone photos and digital cameras among those in an enthusiastic crowd. Among parade entries was that of the Charlie Randall Pet Foundation.
Anacortes Christmas 2012
Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Anacortes Friday evening for the annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Artwalk sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Posted here are just a few images from a great family event!
In honor of veterans
A “missing man” flyover was part of the Veterans Day event held Sunday at the Port of Anacortes Event Center. More photos pending.
Link to Skagit vote count
http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/skagit/ One of the most dramatic “local” contests was the defeat of 20-year State Senator Mary Margaret Haugen (pictured), who was defeated by Republican Barbara Bailey in the 10th District. Click to this link for other election results from Skagit County only.
Election photos: 1984
Pictured here from election night November 6, 1984 are Bill Vaux, Homer Lundquist, Lowell Peterson and Otto Walberg.
2012 Homecoming floats
Classes displayed their creative/construction skills Friday afternoon as their Homecoming floats rolled up Commercial Avenue. Films that inspired the students included Lion King, Little Shop of Horrors, Peter Pan and Grease.
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