Articles from the September 6, 2017 edition
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Restarted after school program now Little Braves Club
The La Conner School District opened its doors to a new after school program August 30. Program Director Marlene Brenton has big plans for it. Brenton directed the La Conner Boys and Girls Club...
From the editor - A little night music
If I can’t dance I don’t want to be part of your revolution. – Emma Goldman La Conner’s touchstone? The 1890s Tavern, from the 1980s. Every time people share town remembrances with me, the 1890s is waxed nostalgically over. From staid town admi...
Musings - on the editor's mind
Lucky me. I keep getting to find out new things. Did you know September is Library Card Sign-up Month? I learned about this reading the Weekly News. Nerd or not, I love libraries. I remember going with my family as a kid. Weekly, I stacked the books...
New-look Braves stay with what's worked in past
What’s new is old, and what’s old is new. That pretty sums up the pre-season identity of the La Conner High football team as it prepares for what should be a more balanced NW2B title chase. The Braves, who have made six straight post-season app...
Rising author chronicles Resurgence of Seattle Sounders
While growing up in La Conner, John Agen had a passion for football. His son’s game plan was slightly different. It veered to futbol. Steven Agen began getting his kicks as a 12-year-old die-hard Seattle Sounders fan. Now, almost a decade later, h...
Socks collection for winter warmth underway
As the seasons change, many are already thinking of winter. Recall the bitter cold last winter. Being prepared for the wet and cold is critical, even though it’s hard to shift gears with all the beaut...
Farm fish disaster: casting a wide net
“You’ll never need another penicillin shot or an anti-biotic the rest of your life – just eat a farmed fish, ”Marcia Dale says. Dale has been “hanging gear” for locals as well as Bristol B...
