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Parents (as Sacred Chickens), Clementine Prouty (as Media Influencer) and Azariah Frease (as Hennius Peck).

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Baking it to make it in ‘Gladis Baker Gladiator’

Full of dry, British humor, “Gladis Baker Gladiator” will allow the audience to check their worries at the…

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David Bayley addresses the crowd.

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Mullis Center honors Legacy Donors

Legacy donors Georgia Bacui, Dorothy Hepp, Elizabeth Plunckett and Catherine Heckel were honored Oct. 24 at the Mullis…

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Master Chorale will be performing Nov. 17

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Planting the seeds of peace through music

Conducting Handel’s Messiah for the last several years has not kept Amber Lauridsen busy enough it seems, because…

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A zombie football player goes for brains or a touchdown.

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Monsters paraded through Friday Harbor on Halloween

No quite a Monster Mash, but on Oct. 31, beneth a cloudy sky, mini monsters took over Spring…

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Frank Penwell with one of the many treasures to be found at Community Treasures.

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The future of Community Treasures up in the air

Whether thrifting, crafting, upcycling or recycling, Community Treasures has been a go-to place for islanders. Unless someone is…

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The Andrew Collins Trio.

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Andrew Collins Trio bring an energetic interplay of instruments

In a first-time appearance in the San Juans, the Andrew Collins Trio will be playing at the Community…

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Young filmmakers at the festival.

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Unique career paths forged with Young Filmmakers

Filmmaking is an unusual direction for young people, but the Friday Harbor Film Festival has, since its eary…

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Town Hall decked in purple.

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Awareness starts with asking ‘Are you safe?’

Island residents may notice strings of purple lights amongst the orange pumpkins this October as businesses, nonprofits, the…

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Seniors on their Top Gun float.

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Wolverines show their spirit for Homecoming

Following a spirited spirit week, the Wolverines celebrated Homecoming Oct. 11. The freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors put…

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Council agrees to three year contract with Visitors Bureau

The county council agreed to enter a three year contract with the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Sept.…

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Mahmoud with daughter Amrea

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Islanders work to assist Gaza family

The Social Justice Collective is holding a fundraiser at the Grange on Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. to…

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Morten Lauridsen at home near the Salish Sea.

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FHFF gives tribute to composer Morten Lauridsen

Throughout the course of his life, composer Morten Lauridsen has received a number of awards for his music…

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Owen Kreger-Stickles and Jackie Williamson as George and Emily.

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‘Our Town’ – the story of rural America

With its simple set and complex story line, “Our Town,” written by Thornton Wilder took Broadway by storm…