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The demolition of the Elwha River dams

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Second annual Friday Harbor Film Festival deemed ‘dam-tastic’

The Audience Choice Award went to “Return of the River,” a documentary about the many forces behind the…

The new STEM building  under construction at FHHS.

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STEM: it’s the buzz word at Friday Harbor High

What functioned as a wood shop, metal shop, and general storage space will be transformed into a space…

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Lights, camera, action… FH Film Festival set to begin, Friday

In keeping in step with last year’s event, this year's Film Festival, Nov. 7-9, will feature several films…

San Juan County Arts Council is hosting a social media workshop.

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Arts Council workshop to enhance online marketing skills

The workshop is intended for those interested in using social media to promote one’s art, arts’ organization, or…

Public officials

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Award-winning trails ensemble launches new series, seeks new recruits

A spin-off of its award-winning guided walk series, the San Juan Island Trails Committee presents "Know Your Islanders…

Starting at the elementary school and then masquerading through town

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Hair-raising happenings on Halloween

Begin early on All Hallow’s Day. Starting at the elementary school and then masquerading through town, this year’s…

Cathy Kromer joins in the fun at A Place to Play on Spring Street.

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Successful first season at ‘A Place to Play’

A Place to Play, located at 55 Spring Street, opened its doors Memorial Day Weekend. In children’s museum…

Friends of the San Juans’ Stephanie Buffum holds a drift-card. The cards

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In the event of a spill, which way would that oil drift?

The drift card project came to life after the third largest energy company in North America, Kinder Morgan,…

Amy Bienvenu

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Her ‘hands-on’ approach to wellness | Women in Business

Amy Bienvenu aims to unlock the body’s potential through Rolfing, a form of therapeutic manipulation of connective tissues…

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“Bite” into the San Juans, the tastiest archipelago

The monthlong celebration of local island bounty is coming to a close with the culmination of all Savor…

Carol Jackson

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Promise of print still alive at Serendipity | Women in Business

Browse ‘til your heart’s content at the used book place. Classics, bestsellers, Pacific Northwest authors—you name it, they’ve…

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Life & Times of artist Mark Rothko portrayed, “Red” returns to fairgrounds

Presented by Island Stage Left, “Red,” written by John Logan, returns to the San Juan County Fairgrounds; opening…

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“A day in the life of Lolita” sheds light on the orca’s plight

The filmmaker claims the tank’s compressed dimensions violate the Animal Welfare Act, and according to Visser, cause Lolita…