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Fireworks restrictions in effect
As soon as the sun sets, the pops, bangs and flashes of light begin. Well before, and even for a while after, the Fourth of July, proud patriots will…
- Doctors, nurses excited to be working in new VA facility
- Mayor of Zabre region thanks Rotary for help; other projects may be on the horizon
- Fireworks face restrictions across county
- Extra patrols for state roads for holiday weekend
- A knotty dilemma
- Officials break ground on bridge project
- Comment period on county code extended
- Girl raped in Burlington home, police say
Sports
Recreation: MV man will be a Tour tourist
MOUNT VERNON — Ric Landvatter has a few things in common with seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong.
The 58-year-old Landvatter…
- Liam Walsh has found his game
- American Legion Baseball: Sox enjoy lopsided win
- Storrers are together again
- Players land on all-state teams
- Skagit Valley Herald Male Athlete of the Year: Sedro-Woolley’s Derek Garcia
- Skagit Valley Herald Female Athlete of the Year: Mount Vernon’s Ally Kutz
- Facing Dawson: Reporters try to hit against Burlington-Edison pitcher
- Recreation: Anacortes couple are regular globe trotters
Entertainment
Country hitmaker Lonestar comes to The Skagit
Rock ’n’ roll inspired Texas native Michael Britt to pick up a guitar at age 13. He loved the music of Kansas and Van Halen, but “I…
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Living
The Troubadour of the Autoharp
LYMAN — Four decades ago when Bryan Bowers was, as he put it, “flat-bellied and brown-haired,” he became so obsessed with the autoharp…
- A Berry good time in the fields
- Gold still streams through the Skagit and Samish rivers and the South Fork Nooksack.
- Vintage salmon can labels offer unique look at cannery history
- Planning for the future
- Reflections of recovery
- On the land training
- MV youth writes winning hand hygiene ditty
- A new daily grind
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NOW HIRING WAITSTAFF and P/T HOSTESS. Must be avail. all shifts. Apply in person: 702 S. 1st, La Conner…
MANAGER FOR COFFEE SHOP. G.K. Chesterson's Coffee House is now accepting applications/resumes for an…
P/T Cook Needed Experience Required. Apply in person. Skagit Golf & Country Club, 757-4081.
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Are you a quality LPN looking for an opportunity to provide exc. one on one care in a low stress environment…
Fiscal Technician Lead, Communication Sciences & Disorders. View announcement & apply online at www.wwu.edu/jobs…
NOW HIRING PRODUCTION WORKERS Carpentry skills a plus. Must be dependable. Pay depends on experience.…
LIVE-IN NIGHT and WEEKEND MONITOR at retirement community. Responsible, reliable person(s) with exc.…
"EXTRA MONEY" and the rest of the day free!!!! ATTENTION: Skagit Valley Herald newspaper carriers wanted:…
Grow with us! ENT surgery center seeking RN, 10-24 hrs/wk. Send or present resume with handwritten cover…
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