Among those gathered Thursday evening for the unveiling of the 2012 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival poster was “ambassador” Michael Mantel of Anacortes (left). He serves this year with co-ambassador Abigail Beukman of Conway. Check out more photos at www.anacortestoday.com.
I had a great day today, a day spent primarily in preparation for days to come. If this entry seems vague, it’s because surprises lie ahead. Suffice it to say, those surprises will include words and pictures. One pleasant element of my day was the opportunity to watch a creative young man do his thing […]
Seasonal decorations are not among my priorities … but I always enjoy others’ efforts.
When I was young, I remember hearing the term “sidewalk superintendent” to describe folks who posted themselves on the perimeter of construction projects to observe progress. Well, the removal of E and F docks at Cap Sante Boat Haven offers the opportunity to be a “boardwalk superintendent” as contractor crews are busy this week with […]
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The community of Anacortes rose to the occasion last weekend in hosting the North American Town Criers Championship. Current and past Anacortes Town Criers Richard Riddell and Judy Jewell did a marvelous job of leading activities and an impressive team of sponsors and volunteers. A welcoming event was held Friday evening at the Anacortes Brewery, […]
Anacortes Mayor Dean Maxwell (left) greets Al Witcombe of Brentwood Bay, British Columbia — one of many town criers who arrived in Anacortes Friday for the North American Criers Championship competition. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, with the first competition Saturday, 10 a.m. at historic Causland Park.
Mark your calendars for the Anacortes Antique Engine & Machinery Show Saturday, September 10 near the W.T. Preston in downtown Anacortes. Click on link to see photos, video and details about this fascinating show.
Big news in the Town Crier category: On October 1 and 2, criers from across the U.S. and Canada will visit Anacortes for the 2011 North American Town Crier Championship. Pictured here is Anacortes Town Crier Richard Riddell. Follow the YouTube link to see Riddell do his thing at the recent Anacortes Work Boat Races […]
It’s always fun to see this fair city from a different perspective…at the bottom of the frame is the Penguin coffee shop on 22nd. At top, right is McDonalds, and on the right you can see the new marine tech center on “R” Avenue.
Burrows Island, as viewed during a recent flight over Fidalgo Island.
Last weekend’s Work Boat Races (and Pirate Faire) drew a huge crowd to Port of Anacortes facilities on the Guemes Channel. Among locals enjoying the free event were Mayor Dean Maxwell and wife Lisa. Dean, who attended both WSU and the UW (a clear indication he had politics in mind), apparently fancies himself a pirate […]