Harris-Moore indicted by grand jury
A federal grand jury indicted Colton Harris-Moore Wednesday, in connection with five criminal charges.
The FBI brought the charges against Harris- Moore for alleged crimes committed in the Pacific Northwest. Full Story
Civic Serve
Swinging racquets, opening doors
Carrie Richardson watched the match, breathless.
“There was extraordinary pressure — seemed like the whole world was watching,” she said. Full Story
Annexation off the table
Dispatch fees burn bridge on fire districts joining
Last Tuesday night, it was the fire commissioners’ turn to toss a wrench in Stanwood and Fire District 1’s negotiations for fire services, at a meeting between city officials and the board of fire commissioners.
“Last time we met, I asked you to be upfront,” said Loren Murray, fire commissioner chair. “Now, I need to be upfront.” Full Story
A community grapples with a dangerous drug and its fallout
Editorial
A powerful and addictive drug has taken its hold on far too many teens and young people in our area. It makes many of us wonder, how did heroin wiggle its way into our community?
Parents blame the schools and/or law enforcement for not doing their jobs, while parents get blamed for not doing theirs. Full Story
On The Island
Thanksgiving
celebration
River of Life Thanksgiving celebration is Sun, Nov. 21, 6 p.m. at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Choir, fellowship and bring a friend.
Amateur radio
hams meet
Full Story
State bans alcoholic energy drinks
Attorney General Rob McKenna commended the Washington Liquor Control Board last week for its decision to join other states in issuing an emergency rule banning the sale of alcoholic energy drinks in Washington and announced that federal action, resulting from work by state attorneys general, is expected soon. Full Story
Kick the habit during the Great American Smokeout
Quitting smoking isn’t easy, but many sources of assistance are available, like the 35th annual Great American Smokeout this Thursday, Nov. 18. Sponsored by the FDA’s Office of Women’s Health, the American Cancer Society, and the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, the nationwide event promotes healthier lifestyles that can reduce the risk of cancer. Full Story
John De Graaf speaks on social connections and economic growth
Author and documentary filmmaker John de Graaf will present “The Politics of Happiness, Work Time and Sustainability,” at Western Washington University’s Fall Quarter Community Global Health and Social Justice Lecture, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17 at the St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center Room A.
The event is free and open to the public. Full Story
ANNA RUTH CLEMANS
April 5, 1940 – November 11, 2010
Anna Ruth Clemens, 70, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010. She was born April 5, 1940. She lived in Bothell, graduating from Bothell High School in 1958. Anna was employed by the Northshore School District for many years. Gifted in music, Anna played the piano and organ for the Bothell Free Methodist until she and her husband Bob moved to Camano Island in 1990. Full Story
RUTH SONJA MILLER
March 2, 1933 - November 10, 2010
Ruth Sonja Miller was born on March 2, 1933 and passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ruth and Sivert Ranes and her beloved granddaughter Jessica Jane Gigrich. Full Story
STANLEY A. MATTERAND
May 30, 1921 - November 5, 2010
Stanley Matterand, 89, of Stanwood, passed away Nov. 5, 2010.
Stanley was born on May 30, 1921 in Stanwood to Emil and Alma Matterand. He lived his entire life on the farm along the Stillaguamish River south of Stanwood.
Stanley was a farmer and drove school bus for the Stanwood School District in the 1940s and again in the 1970s. Full Story
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