🌱 Why more young workers are choosing Mount Vernon’s electrician apprenticeship
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In today's newsletter:
- Why more young workers are choosing Mount Vernon’s electrician apprenticeship
- How Mount Vernon’s former planner will shape Oak Harbor’s waterfront future
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Dance with Skagit Swings — Downtown Mount Vernon and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 47 and low of 42 degrees.
- Thursday: Rain; windy in the morning, temps: high: 49, low: 37.
- Friday: Afternoon showers, with a high of 43 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• AI is pushing young people toward the trades (marketplace.org) — A regional electrician apprenticeship program based in Mount Vernon is drawing people who are worried about AI’s impact on white-collar jobs and the rising cost of four-year degrees. Trainees there earn while they learn and are often guaranteed work, reflecting a broader national shift toward skilled trades and away from traditional college paths. 
• City hires community development director (whidbeynewstimes.com) — A former Mount Vernon community development director, Stacie Pratschner, has been hired to lead Oak Harbor’s Planning and Development Department after helping guide waterfront and downtown redevelopment in Mount Vernon. Her experience with Mount Vernon’s waterfront projects and comprehensive planning will now shape Oak Harbor’s marina redevelopment and long-term growth strategy, potentially strengthening regional connections that matter to Skagit County residents.
📸 Around Mount Vernon
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Upcoming Events in
Mount Vernon
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★ Featured events ★
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Holiday Inn
Lincoln Theatre, 712 S 1st St, Mount Vernon
7:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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Community Action Employment Program Anacortes Outstation
Anacortes Resource Center , 819 Commercial Avenue Suite C , Anacortes
9:30 am -
Community Action @ Burlington Senior Center for Resource Tabling
Burlington Senior Center , 1011 Greenleaf Ave , Burlington
10:30 am -
Work Pathways
Cascade Landing Classroom , 160 Cascade Place Suite 108 , Burlington
3:00 pm -
Christmas Dance with Skagit Swings — Downtown Mount Vernon
Mt Vernon Senior Center , 1401 Cleveland Ave , Mount Vernon
7:00 pm -
Holiday Inn
Lincoln Theatre , 712 S 1st St , Mount Vernon
7:30 pm -
Bulldog 5K Sleigh Ride Fun Run/Walk
2700 Martin Rd , Mount Vernon
6:00 pm -
Life Skills Class
Cascade Landing Classroom , 160 Cascade Place Suite 108 , Burlington
3:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Sit and Stitch
WildFibers , 706 S 1st St , Mount Vernon
9:30 am -
Mount Vernon Bulldogs vs Marysville Getchell Chargers
Mount Vernon High School , 1075 E Fulton St , Mount Vernon
10:00 am -
Toddler Storytime
Burlington Public Library , 820 E Washington Ave , Burlington
10:30 am -
Community Action @ Sedro Woolley Senior Center for Resource Tabling
Sedro Woolley Senior Center , 715 Pacific St , Sedro-Woolley
11:30 am
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Both directions of US Highway 2 are closed at Index-Galena Road due to trees and debris, with crews on scene and one lane cleared for alternating traffic.
2:55PM on Dec 15: Both lanes of US 2 are blocked by trees and debris at Index-Galena Road, with no estimated time to reopen. (Nextdoor ) - I recently had my kitty go missing for a few nights.
He knows the boogey men outside who can eat him and he usually comes in every night and has for the past nine years. Last week he was gone for… (Nextdoor Cedar Ridge Estates)
- Major flooding expected to return to Skagit River in Mount Vernon, Concrete/... (X: KIRO7Seattle)
- wsdot_north: HEADS UP: The right lane of SB I-5 is closed for maintenance in Mount Vernon on the Skagit River Bridge. People traveling in the area... (X: BreakingSkagit)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Mount Vernon. Apply here.
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Allied Health Instructor - Medical Assisting Associate Faculty in Mount Vernon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Vernon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sedro-Woolley
- Portion of SR 20 between Burlington and Sedro-Woolley reopens (kiro7.com)
Stanwood
- Goliath v. Goliath (healthcaredive.com)
Anacortes
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