News
Relay For Life brings in $136,000 to help sink cancer
Even after being up all night, Relay For Life participants still had enough energy to cheer on teams in the float parade Saturday morning.
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- Pioneering woman pilot set to receive Congressional Gold Medal
- Roundabout detours driving down sales at nearby businesses
- City debates limits on motorcycle use in Forest Lands
- Projections show enrollment stabilizing in about five years
- Downsizing a district
- City grant will help treat domestic violence offenders
Sports
Sister Cities golf tourney raises funds for exchanges
Golfers from Anacortes and surrounding areas had fun — and raised funds — at the Doyle Geer Golf Tournament, organizers report.…
Entertainment
Shows open at Gallery Walk Friday
Dreamy landscapes by Oregon artist Amanda Houston and edgier photos and drawings by Anacortes’ own Phil Elverum are among the new shows opening…
- Retired engineer crafts fanciful instruments from everyday items
- Divas’ performance Sunday raises funds for church piano
- Rockabilly band part of this week’s nightlife choices
- ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ comes to life at DanceWorks show
- New shows open at Summer Artwalk
- ACT’s ‘Children’s Hour’ explores consequences of a lie
- AHS play explores heaven and hell
- Waterfront Festival will create a splash this weekend
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Living
Sister Cities golf tourney raises funds for exchanges
Golfers from Anacortes and surrounding areas had fun — and raised funds — at the Doyle Geer Golf Tournament, organizers report.
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- Effort to preserve Guemes mountain continues
- Network provides support for fathers
- Backyard wildlife habitat tour brimming with garden inspirations
- Workboat races will churn up Guemes Channel July 18
- Becoming a Shore Steward a ‘Sound’ decision
- VINCE STREANO | Weather or Not | Husband’s loving care for ailing wife an inspiration
- New events at Bark in the Park fest
- Parks group, Kiwanis building play area
