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TESORO REFINERY TRAGEDY: Murray, Cantwell Introduce Senate Resolution Marking One-Year Anniversary   (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced a Senate resolution recognizing the one-year anniversary on April 2, 2011 of the tragic explosion at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington that claimed the lives of seven workers. The resolution expresses the Senate’s condolences to the family, loved ones, co-workers, ...
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Join the Friends of the Forest for a guided hike -   Little Beaver Pond April 8th from 10am--noon to Little Beaver Pond  This hike is for seniors and adults.  Meet at the corner of Clyde Way and Cedar Glen Way in Skyline. These hikes are free!  For more info visit www.friendsoftheacfl.org
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Celebrate National Kite Month Saturday April 9  10 AM-4PM Anacortes High School Gymnasium Come and make your own kite!  Kids kite making and educational display. Free for all ages.
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The 2011 Derby was held March 26th and 27th. 101 Fish Weighed In 78 Saturday 23 Sunday 1,081 Total Pounds 10.7 Pounds Average   Derby Winners Biggest Fish   1st Mike Campion Bellingham 18.96 lbs. $15,000...
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 - Northwest Rigging Inc.  Whether buying a boat, sustaining damage during shipping or a storm, Insurance Companies will typically require a Survey/Inspection of the Rigging for vessels over 20yrs old. Count on NWR to meet your needs when it comes to your Rigging needs. We don’t just look at the rigging from the dock, we go to the top of the masthead checking all ...
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Whale Watching Report Sunday, March 27, 2011 #531 and #56 steal the show! The rain held off for the majority of the day and we spent a lot of time with four different whales! #531 and #56 graced us with their flukes again and again! The trip started off with an immature bald eagle hanging out on a piling on ...
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Purchase a Clarisonic and recieve a FREE customized facial.  -UNITE (360) 293-5500 $95.00 Value! About Clarisonic Clarisonic developed the sonic technology proven to gently yet effectively loosen dirt and oil to clear your pores. The Sonic Skin Cleansing System uses a patented sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to clean, ...
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The AHS Knowledge Bowl Team won the  2A state championship! The AHS Knowledge Bowl Team won the 2A state championship that took place on March 26th in Hanford. Coach Robert Hancock's team included:  Raymond Russell, Alex Dunlap, Richy Sentinella, Clint Malcolm, James Kim and Michael Kim.  Congratulations team! ...
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  Fidalgo Island Quilter’s   Come by The Quilt Shop to pick up your copy of the map of downtown  Anacortes  stores that will be displaying quilts for ...
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'Deadliest Catch' deckhand has new hope in missing father case- King5 News by JAKE WHITTENBERG / KING 5 News Bio | Email| Follow: @jakewhittenberg   KING5.com   Posted on ...
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The Anacortes Community Blood Drive  is coming up:  Thursday, April 7 from 12:00 – 6:00 pm at the Westminster Presbyterian Church at 9th and M St. Donors wishing to schedule an appointment are encouraged to contact the church at officemanager@wpcanacortes.com or 293-3880.  Five Easy Steps to Blood Donation Eat a healthy meal & drink plenty ...
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The Rock #21 - AHS Production
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Anacortes Physical Therapy- We can help you feel like you again! You don't have to suffer with an aching body. Come in today and let us show you how just a few simple exercises can help you feel great again.  
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What would you like to change or improve??  Claudia Carabba can help. Let me help you make your good health, mental, physical and spiritual, a part of your commitments for excellence in 2011. Begin now by quitting smoking, lose those extra pounds, improve your memory,  reduce stress, overcome obstacles, find more joy —  Gift certificates available  Claudia ...
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Anacortes Little League is looking for local businesses to sponsor teams.  Do you have experience or knowledge with umpiring or coaching? Think about donating some of your expertise to the Little League.  Questions?  Call Carrie 708-0395 or Flint 202-5545
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Soroptimist International of Anacortes and Fidalgo Island invite you to join our day of service for Island Prenatal Clinic.  This is our community and we want to help the clinic anyway we can.  Join us on March 26th at Safeway or The Market between 9am-4pm to donate items.  We love blankets homemade or purchased, diapers sizes infant to toddlers, ointments ...
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* Punch~Out~At~The~Port~ *  Location:  Port of Anacortes ~  Saturday, March 26th ~Time: 2:00PM  This is a sactioned amateur boxing event to raise money for amateur boxers and children unable to afford sports programs. *  Sponsored by: "American Dream Realty" and local businesses.  Personal donations are welcome. For more information please contact:  Leonard Johnson (360) 391-3013,  Lori ...
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Spring Book Fair @ Read Me A Story
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Celebrate Jean's 39th Birthday!  Donatello
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Support the Special Olympics and Tip a Cop! Local Law enforcement officer Janet Wilson and others will be trading in their handcuffs to serve you! 100% of the tips given to all officers will be donated to Special Olympics Washington.  Stop in to the  Burlington Red Robin March 26th,  from 11am-8pm, and see who else might be serving you! Stop by after 5pm ...
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Book your trip online by March 31st and save 40% off The Adult ticket price!   40% off Adult Tickets on Gray Whale Tours only applies to Monday - Friday, in Everett, during the month of April, $38.40 (+ tax) for adults - regularly $64.00, Book Online with Promo Code: gray101 only $38.40 ...
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AHS Robotics Team finishes second at NW Regionals Team 3238's experience at the Seattle Olympic Regional: The six week Build Season was full of successes. Our team was able to build two of the same robot, so that after bagging the official robot, drivers could practice and the programmers could work out kinks. Team 3238 headed out early on Thursday morning, confident with what had been accomplished. Thursday ...
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The AHS Theatre Department is proud to invite you to our Spring Musical:  "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." This is a very fun comedy about the turbulent world of youth and competitive spelling.  This show will be fun for the whole family.  It is rated PG and should be ...
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AUDITIONS FOR "Murder on the Oriental Rug" Location: RiverBelle Dinner Theatre www.riverbelledinnertheatre.com  Cast consists of 5 characters, 4 of these play 3 seperate roles. Director Ascott St. J ames/Inspector Hercule Pierogi/Fifi the French Maid Dirk Viagra/Dr. Charles Ovary/Bruce Boulder Thelma the Stagehand/ Duane Yokel/ Emma Ovary ...Dakota Montana/Miss Hormonia J ones/Shannon Stone “Murder on the Oriental Rug!” Move over -- or roll over-- Agatha Christie!the RiverBelle Dinner theatre is about to unveil ...
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The Anacortes Performance Art Club  http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Anacortes-Performance-Art-Club/137890822945440  The Anacortes Performance Art Club is a club dedicated to the circus arts and all that it entails.  If you are a poi spinner, hoop dancer, fire breather, juggler, staff spinner, acrobatist, contortionist, and others, or if you even want to learn, this is the club for you!  We meet every Wednesday and Thursday ...
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Anacortes Lutheran Preschool Open Enrollment 2011 “A Christian Education for a Stronger Foundation”...
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Anacortes EXPO NW Educational Service District Bldg. 1601 R Avenue Anacortes, WA 98221 The purpose of the Anacortes EXPO is to provide a venue for  representatives of organizations to meet with Anacortes residents or anyone interested in moving to Anacortes, WA  to discuss topics of interest.  Anacortes EXPO will also provide information for anyone wanting to live, work, or  play in Anacortes, WA.   The ...
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Island Hospital Blood Drive  Monday, March 14   10:00 AM – 4:00 PM                 (Closed 12:00 - 12:45 pm)   In the Resource Center Conference Room at 1211 24th St.   If you haven’t already scheduled an appointment and would like to ...
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