It is exciting during this time of economic stress to see a local business investing in the future. Such is the case for Frank and Priscilla Michaud, owners of The Store on Commercial Avenue. Their expansion project, financed by Whidbey Island Bank with Quantum Construction doing the construction, will result in extra space at the […]
The temperature’s dramatically warmer, so business is brisk at The Store Grocery, my favorite “mom and pop” in Anacortes. Heather MacNaughton (foreground) whips up a double mocha as customers peruse a pastry case filled with fresh cookies and muffins. In a couple of hours, the dining room will be filled with folks enjoying lunch in […]