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Carrie Jewett as Millie Martindale and Brandon Andrews as Bob Martindale

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“Perfect Arrangement” illustrates a piece of closeted history

The Red Scare of the 50’s McCarthy era is well known. Tales of people blacklisted for being or…

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At left: Coral Wilson, Remington Calvo-Wilson and Daniel Calvo

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Remington Calvo Wilson is the first island baby of the year

Love can be found in the most unlikely places, including grocery stores.

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Snow days

Approximately six inches of snow fell starting Jan. 17.

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Holliwalk houses when in development stages.

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Home Trust and Town work through Holli Walk permit issues

After COVID-19 delayed the project, relieved homeowners were finally able to move into Holli Walk, a San Juan…

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Tiller’s Folley: Bruce Coughlan, Laurence Knight and Nolan Murray

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Tiller’s Folley: Breaking ground and seeing what grows

For the countless island Celtic music fans, Tiller’s Folley, based out of Vancouver Canada, plays at the San…

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Mayor Ray Jackson throws hat in ring for Council

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Mayor Ray Jackson announces County Council candidacy

Town of Friday Harbor Mayor Ray Jackson announced Tuesday, Jan 16 on CNL2, community television and radio, that…

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 15 honors the reverend and activist’s legacy…

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A couple brave souls brave the winter ocean temperatures.

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Happy New Year Polar Plunge

Getting the New Year off to an island start, Jacksons Beach was packed with runners, walkers and swimmers…

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Back row, left to right: Stephanie Newkirk, Michael Martin, Susan Martin, Paul Mayer, Barbara Marrett, Scott Slius, Barbara Fagan, Mike Griffin, Linda Chowdry, Rick Hughes, Frank Fagan, Carla Wright, Steve Bowman. Front Row: Karl Eberhard, Dick Shorett, Carrie Unpingco, Tom Sibert. Not in photo: Bob Anderson, Gretchen Bailey, Bob Brunkow, Rosedanie Cadet (Orcas), Jon Cain, Chris Compton, Jack Cory, Adam Eltinge, Cory Fitzgerald, Gary Franklin, Linda Hamilton (Orcas), Bill Hancock, Chris Haynes, Holly Henry, Stan Liebenberg (Orcas), Greg Lund, Glen Margolis, Suzanne Olson (Orcas), Evan Perrollaz, Chris Reed, Thomas Sandstrom, Wolfe Schmidt (Orcas), Tony Vivenzio, Fred Woods

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Twenty years of making a difference

The annual Rotary Spelling Bee, school nutrition program 36 Weekends, and working to eradicate polio are just a…

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Soroptimist stand with The Stand Up Men

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Soroptimist show up for Stand Up Men

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Juniper pops her head up at the small crowd.
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Juniper pops her head up at the small crowd.

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Wolf Hollow released last 2023 seal pup Juniper

Four Harbor seals were released by Wolf Hollow in October, but that was not the last of their…

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A few more coats could be used at Cynthia’s coat rack!

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Spreading warmth and nutrition to the community

While many islanders hunker down out of winter’s rain wind and snow, not all members of the community…

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The menorah made by Jason Knott

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A menorah is lit to celebrate the Festival of Light

Stars sparkled brightly in the sky overhead, as approximately 20 people gathered at Front Street Park Wednesday, Dec.…