Maurice Vincent, 91, of Darrington, might not seem like a man on a mission upon first glance. For many hours Friday, he stood in Stanwood's Haggen Food and Pharmacy's lobby, next to a small folding table adorned with World War II memorabilia, including a model of the USS Arizona battleship, while most shoppers walked past without a word of recognition. Full Story
State Rep. Norma Smith sees the legislative session in shades of gray. Although the 2009-11 budget was challenging and created some concerns, positive legislation did occur behind the scenes, Smith said. Smith voted against both the capital and operating budgets. She did so because of what she sees as a serious flaw. Full Story
Donations down at shelter
Monthly expenses are more than revenue in Camano Animal Shelter Association's (CASA) pocket book. However, CASA's budget situation isn't as serious as it was in March of last year, said Martha Huyler, CASA board treasurer. The influx of donations that came in then, when CASA was threatened with possible closure, helped start off 2009, she said. Full Story
Day at the beach
"I found something!" and "You've got to see this," echoed down the beach as eager second-graders discovered starfish, urchins, chiton, snails and krill among the rocks and water pools at low tide. It was second-grade Education Days at Camano Island State Park last Monday and Tuesday. Full Story
Sno-Isle faces cuts or levy increase
Sno-Isle Libraries is asking for community input on a difficult decision. The library system will have a predicted deficit of about $2.5 million in 2010. Sno-Isle can either make cuts, or ask voters to approve a levy increase, said Mary Kelly, community relations and marketing director. Currently, the board of trustees is examining options. Full Story
Early deadlines for holiday
The Stanwood/Camano NEWS needs to set early deadlines for the May 26 editions of the NEWS and Advertiser. All display ads requiring a proof need to be in before noon, Wed., May 20. All other display ads need to be in before 5 p.m., Wed., May 20. Please call early to reserve space. Full Story
