Anacortes American

People with Alzheimer’s disease and similar conditions will find a safe, nurturing and fun place to visit while their family members get a welcome respite from the rigors of caring for them with… Full Story »

The Port of Anacortes expected an annual savings of up to $66,000 when it refinanced its 1998 bonds. But with the market as low as it was Thursday morning when the bonds were sold, it’ll… Full Story »

The hall was decked with boughs of holly along with a dozen distinctly decorated Christmas trees for the Island Hospital Foundation’s third annual Celebration of Trees this weekend. Home… Full Story »

Nine homeless families will have something to be thankful for this holiday season — a warm, safe place to stay in the new Anacortes Family Center. The shelter began accepting names for… Full Story »

Two men may face deportation after witnesses reported they took a glass vase from the lobby of a restaurant in the 2500 block of Commercial Avenue and smashed it on a car around 11:32 p.m. Monday, Nov.… Full Story »

Anacortes School District leaders are bracing for more funding cuts as the state works to deal with its growing budget deficit. “It’s clear to us K-12 education will be taking… Full Story »

Smoking blues and spicy transcontinental fusion music warm up the city’s nightlife this week. Rumba meets raga in the music of Indian/Afro-Cuban ensemble Anjuman, a Seattle-based fusion… Full Story »

The Sugarplum Fairy, Dew Drop, dancing mice and all the manner of graceful and adorable creatures will enchant the whole family at Fidalgo DanceWorks’ holiday presentation of “The Nutcracker”… Full Story »

An earlier Monday opening time is among the changes patrons will see when the Anacortes Public Library implements a new schedule Jan. 1. The library considered community requests for different… Full Story »

Practical math. Consumer math. Lots of names used to be around for math classes that focused on teaching math skills in the context of everyday life. Balancing a checkbook, figuring out how… Full Story »

Lingerie League isn’t selling an athletic event So much for Title IX. I suppose that in the age of bikini espresso stands and Hooters Air, that the formation of a Lingerie… Full Story »

Dec. 2, 1909 The Skagit is on a rampage. Ranches are under water, buildings have been swept away, and in several towns the flood rolls several feet deep through the main traveled thoroughfares.… Full Story »

Earlier this month, Anacortes American staffers got a head start on some holiday shopping. They were out on the town buying gifts to help make the new Anacortes Family Shelter feel more like a home.… Full Story »

Nov. 25, 1909 The story in the Bellingham Herald under date of November 24 to the effect that City Marshal Collins has been accused in a letter of misconduct in office is totally false.… Full Story »

There must be respect for all of our community In any city large or small, there are those who value one area over another. Hence, a disrespect will develop for a particular part of the… Full Story »

A ceremony to name the Municipal Court facility for Judge Eugene Anderson is at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 at 1218 24th St. Anderson was a highly respected judge and active community member.… Full Story »