History Museum seeks ‘Magic Skagit’ essays and poems

The Skagit County Historical Museum staff and volunteers are looking forward to going back in time through stories submitted to an inaugural essay and poetry writing contest that runs through the month.

“It’s a way to get public engagement in the history of Skagit County,” La Conner Rotarian and museum advocate Patsy Good told the Weekly News on Thursday.

Good said those with compelling stories to share or who consider themselves wordsmiths are encouraged to pen or keyboard stories and poems about the lives and people of Skagit County.

Contest coordinators and judges will welcome entries from...