Now available at the Anacortes High School (AHS) library is a book about Duane Berentson, Class of 1947. Uncle Duane, of Swinomish Channel Bridge fame, was interviewed by long-time friend Nancy Talbot Doty, who then wrote a biography titled “Duane Berentson: Life as a Team Player.” Duane said of his childhood in Anacortes: “…as difficult […]
Nancy Cabe walked away with $10,000 Sunday after landing the top fish (24.22 lbs.) in the 2008 Anacortes Salmon Derby. Cabe is a long-time Orcas Island resident who moved recently to Mount Vernon. More than 225 fish were caught over the one and a half day derby period. This second year derby was sponsored by […]
I had the opportunity to see my community through new eyes Monday as I served as Chamber of Commerce tour guide for travel writers from San Diego. Husband-wife team Eric and Nancy Anderson spent several hours in Anacortes as part of a trip incorporating the San Juan Islands and the Cascade Loop. Eric was especially […]