Articles from the May 18, 2016 edition
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Seeking redemption through poetry
It's 8:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Monroe Correctional Complex, one of Washington state’s largest prisons. Men in khaki pants and white t-shirts at the front of a large visiting space with white walls...
Elevator down until next year
La Conner will wait until next year to repair the elevator in Maple Hall. After about 23 years of service, the elevator gave up the ghost about six months ago, after one kiddie ride too many. Town Administrator John Doyle said the control panel is...
CHARLEY MELVIN MORGAN
Completing life’s mountainous journey, Charley Melvin Morgan, who was known in La Conner for years as “Charley the Shrimp Man,” died peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 7 at age 68. Charley was b...
Skagit Co. Sheriff's Office POLICE BLOTTER
Monday May 9 7:43 p.m.: Cart theft – A turquoise colored Bombardier brand golf cart and trailer were taken from a business at La Conner Whitney and McLean roads north of La Conner during the previous weekend. Tuesday May 10 8:30 a.m....
Circus atmosphere at weekend protest
Local law enforcement agencies prepared for thousands of protestors during the Break Free event to draw attention to the Anacortes refineries. Bronlea Mishler, Skagit County’s communication c...