Burlington News

In Our Files.... Compiled by: Kristen Chandler 10 Years ago-1997 - Boy Scouts from troop 125 completed a 20-foot double tripod platform stand. via Anacortes American

“The basis is obsolete and needs to be reviewed”

' An underfunded stormwater utility and the cost of city projects moved the Burlington City Council to approve an increase in several utility fees Thursday. via Anacortes American

“It takes effort every year, maybe more this year than it has in the past”

But the most subtle sign that the holiday shopping season is approaching arrived weeks ago when retailers began displaying help-wanted signs in preparation for the longer and busier days ahead. via Anacortes American

Skagit County election returns - several races too close to call For Bud Norris in Mount Vernon and Mike Anderson in Sedro-Woolley, reelection to their respective mayoral posts came easy on Tuesday. via Anacortes American

“That's 30 or 40 bags that aren't flying around in a landfill or strangling a seagull or a fish”

United General Hospital volunteer gives new twist to recycling Who would have thought that an interest in crocheting would turn someone into the neighborhood bag lady. via Anacortes American

“I don't know where the limit is”

Anna Lopez, part of a crew of 30 workers, sorts and packages blueberries at Sakuma Brothers Farms outside Burlington on Friday, the last day of the season. via Seattle Times

“Put a gun on my sister-in-law in the head, they did it inside the house”

They were dressed as trick-or-treaters, but instead of candy, they wanted money. via KING-TV Seattle

A 30-year-old Burlington man was shot after he answered the door to two apparent trick-or-treaters who turned out to be robbers, police said. via Anacortes American

“The kids even brought food for the altar.”

Westview Elementary School students in Adriana Peterson's dual-language class don their skeleton masks as they recite a lesson about the Day of the Dead, a holiday that remembers the deceased that is celebrated ... via Anacortes American

Scott Terrell Master dog groomer also grooms groomers Maggie Tafolla received one of her "hard lessons'' from her dog grooming mentor. via Anacortes American

“Certainly that's something we can consider down the road”

Speaking Monday at a Skagit County commissioners' meeting, attorney and former U.S. Sen. via Anacortes American

Alicia Sanchez and Gregory Latham Alicia Ann Sanchez and Gregory Allan Latham were married in an afternoon ceremony Saturday, Sept. via Anacortes American

Kaylee Berentson and Adam Willmschen Kaylee Ann Berentson and Adam David Willmschen announce their engagement. via Anacortes American

“This is a case that comes at the conclusion of a marriage”

The prosecution, however, contends that Alex Coble, who was angry at learning his wife had a new boyfriend, purposely hid his vehicle in the garage and came to the door with a gun when Andre Ross and Kyle Ross ... via Anacortes American

“He did his best, but he had no way to accurately estimate those flood levels. Now we have much more reliable methods.”

Cities in Skagit County are bracing themselves for word from the Federal Emergency Management Agency that the flood maps are ready. via Anacortes American

“I was not out really beating the bushes to raise money when I didn't have someone opposing me.”

As of the first week in September, Norris had raised a modest $4,565 for his campaign, but after Brevoort, a high school counselor, announced her candidacy, the mayor went into high gear. via Anacortes American

“I truly think that any one of you could stand here, and we all stand here tonight”

' Pam Nelson began her career in the automobile industry in the 1970s, working the telephone switchboard at her father's car dealership. via Anacortes American

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the murder trial of a local man accused of shooting two men on his doorstep in June, killing one and leaving the other with serious injuries. via Anacortes American

Ruth Vercoe of Burlington will mark her 90th birthday Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007. She will celebrate during an open house from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. via Anacortes American