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Amaya’s amazing shot

A few days ago, we posted an item about Mount Vernon High School…
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Mount Vernon grad Amaya has a big night against Western in exhibition game

Mount Vernon graduate Tyler Amaya had some big nights while playing basketball for Western Washington University.

None of them were as big as the evening he had Thursday while suiting up for…
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Skagit Speedway to build supercross track

Supercross is about to become a permanent fixture at Skagit Speedway.

Funtime Promotions, the parent company of Skagit Speedway, revealed on the Skagit Speedway Web site on Wednesday that…
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Wine for the holidays (or every day)

This article on the Seattle P-I Web site caught my eye the other day. While there's definitely a place for exquisite, expensive wine…
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MVPD, school crossing guard give tips to keep kids safe at intersections

Lori Valgardson has been working as a crossing guard for the Mount Vernon School District off and on for about nine years. By now she’s probably seen it all.

Crossing guards help students…
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Keeping warm outside (and in)

It's cold in the Skagit Publishing office building. Very cold. I have considered digging up my fingerless gloves and wearing them at my computer station. I can't find them in my house — otherwise…
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Connecting boat haven with downtown

Better linkage between the Cap Sante Boat Haven and downtown businesses has been an ongoing topic for port commissioner candidates during the election forums. Here's an idea from Roger Born, who's been…
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Breaking down the playoff scenarios

Here’s a quick look at the football playoff scenarios for local teams.

Class 4A: Stanwood is still alive here, but the Spartans’ road to a state berth may be as hard as…
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La Conner mayor in candidate forum kerfuffle

Last week’s La Conner Town Council candidate forum didn’t end with police showing up. That’s what happened four years ago, according two current council members who were there.
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Haggling: Are you saving a buck or just being a jerk?

I'm generally not comfortable with haggling. I'm just not good at it. In the few situations I've been in where it's not only acceptable but expected to negotiate a price, I always come out feeling like…
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La Conner Town Council candidate thanks town for support after minor stroke

La Conner Town Council candidate Cindy Tracey said by phone today that she had a minor…
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Wash. wants you in the holiday ‘spirit’

This just in...

The state Liquor Control Board has a strategy for offsetting the budget deficit. It’s opening special liquor gift shops in four different malls (but not ours) just in…
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Plenty of customers at Skagit’s only bikini barista stand

Business is good at the Foxy Lady Latte "bikini barista" stand on Old Highway 99 near Cook Road north of Burlington.

"Every day on my shift alone I get 10 new customers in addition to my regulars,"…
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SW Council stars in video

I haven't gotten to watch it yet, but video from last night's Sedro-Woolley City Council meeting is now Continue Reading »

Compton, Dahl face off for the first time as football coaches

When the La Conner and Orcas Island football teams meet, it will be the first time Mike Compton and Dennis Dahl have squared off against each other as football head coaches, but hardly the first time they’ve…
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Skateboarding has no age limit in La Conner

Photo by Ayla Smith of http://www.redaisy.com

B.J. Carol avoided the sheriff's blotter when posing for a photo near the La Conner Senior Center…
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Sen. Patty Murray holds online health insurance reform chat

From U.S. Sen. Patty Murray's office:

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Wednesday, October 14th, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) will join Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius…
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Vacation time, and how to do it better

Apologies for the lengthy absence! I had my first five-day stretch off of work in almost a year and I was on the road for most of it. I got to see a part of the country I've never clapped eyes on (from…
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Burlington attorney suggests City Council pay cut

City department heads have thought up ways to save money by cutting their own pay and that of their employees. Now, City Attorney Scott Thomas is asking his bosses to give up some of their salaries.Continue Reading »

BMW Oracle Racing ships mystery parts

Photo by Gilles Martin-Raget / BMW ORACLE Racing

Wondering what was inside the huge shrink-wrapped packages shipped out of Anacortes this weekend? Well, I can only call them "components."…
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