Described in the Gospel of Matthew as the celestial sign that led the Magi to the newborn Jesus, the star stands at the intersection of faith, astronomy, and ancient culture.

How 14,000 people crammed into a ship’s cargo hold fled hostile forces in Korea. And the miracle of five births during the journey.

Time to take a step back into local history. Take a look back decades at a time at this date in Anacortes history ...