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MV schools implementing district-wide initiative to boost student learningA copy of “Moneyball” sits on a round, wooden table…
- Cow drawing goes missing from Skagit County Fair
- Local Burlington-Edison student to work with parks board
- ‘Fiesta Unidos’ looks to draw business owners of all languages
- MV Schools could raise meal prices
- Burlington Council slated to take second look at traffic impact fees
- Sewer hikes could be approved by MV Council
- Moving on up — Local employers looking for workers
- Women to build Habitat home in S-W
Sports
Prep Football Preview: Burlington-Edison
BURLINGTON — Wide receiver to quarterback. Defensive lineman to linebacker. There are plenty of changes this season for the Class 2A state runner-up…- High school athletic programs scaling back on costs this year
- B-E dance team looking forward to nationals
- The state of spring sports
- Catch a Tiger if you can
- MV girls’ tennis team boasts promising returnees
- Tigers’ soccer squad has winning attitude
- Tigers’ young players hope to meld with veterans
- Both Tiger track squads seek state
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Fair admission free on first two days until 1 p.m.
The Skagit County Fair is swinging open its gates today to welcome visitors to the 110th annual event.The county fair kicks off with an…
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