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Ska Island performing at the SJI Brewery for the Great Island Clean-Up

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Volunteers cleaned 115 miles of roads and beachs

Volunteers cleaned 115 miles of roads and beachs

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Nicolas West

News

Canadian kayakers found

UPDATE: On April 24, the Sidney/North Saanich Royal Canadian Mounted Police updated the public that the two men…

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Boat deconstruction in process

Life

Derelict vessels — deconstruction of a dream

The masts clanged slightly on the handful of boats docked and waiting for deconstruction. It was clear from…

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Sports

Wolverines’ sports round-up

The Wolverines’ girls’ fastpitch team shut out LaConner April 13 15-0. They also won against Darrington March 20…

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A water spigot by the Gazebo at the Fair.

News

County presents fair water appeal before town council

The Town of Friday Harbor held a closed record appeal on April 4 at noon, for San Juan…

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Fawn lilies at large

Life

In appreciation of native plants

What began 10 years ago as a way to restore habitat through the San Juans has developed into…

Editorial

Opinion

Celebrating the eclipse | Editorial

The total eclipse crossing the nation April 8 will not be fully visible here. We will, however, witness…

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News

Child Advocates needed

Superior Court Services is looking for child advocates, Cheryl Kringle, Guardian ad Litem Program Coordinator, told Soroptimist at…

Editorial

Opinion

Women in news | Editorial

When I think of women in history, I am reminded of three women in the newspaper industry whose…

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Life

Melodious Notes will float over the harbor April 6

Chamber musicians “Melodious Notes over the Harbor” will be performing their 12th concert at the San Juan Community…

Life

Soroptimists give local women a helping hand

Cancer patients can make their way to their off-island appointments easier, local women and girls have more access…

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Shona Aitken at Wolf Hollow.

Life

A new era at Wolf Hollow as Shona Aitken retires

Shifting into the spring season brings a new era to Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. After 33-plus years…

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Harrison Edge, freshman, heads to first after three foul pitches

Life

Wolverines’ baseball is just warming up

Wolverines’ baseball is just warming up