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Master Chorale will be performing Nov. 17
    Planting the seeds of peace through music
    By Heather Spaulding • November 13, 2024 1:30 am

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

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A zombie football player goes for brains or a touchdown.
    Monsters paraded through Friday Harbor on Halloween
    By Heather Spaulding • November 2, 2024 1:30 am

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

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Frank Penwell with one of the many treasures to be found at Community Treasures.
    The future of Community Treasures up in the...
    By Heather Spaulding • November 1, 2024 1:30 am

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

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The Andrew Collins Trio.
    Andrew Collins Trio bring an energetic interplay of...
    By Heather Spaulding • October 31, 2024 1:30 am

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

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Young filmmakers at the festival.
    Unique career paths forged with Young Filmmakers
    By Heather Spaulding • October 23, 2024 1:30 am

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

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Town Hall decked in purple.
    Awareness starts with asking ‘Are you safe?’
    By Heather Spaulding • October 16, 2024 1:30 am

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

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Seniors on their Top Gun float.
    Wolverines show their spirit for Homecoming
    By Heather Spaulding • October 14, 2024 1:30 am

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

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    Council agrees to three year contract with Visitors Bureau
    Council agrees to three year contract with Visitors...
    By Heather Spaulding • October 12, 2024 1:30 am

    The county council agreed to enter a three year contract with the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Sept. 10. Business…

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Mahmoud with daughter Amrea
    Islanders work to assist Gaza family
    By Heather Spaulding • October 11, 2024 1:30 am

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

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Morten Lauridsen at home near the Salish Sea.
    FHFF gives tribute to composer Morten Lauridsen
    By Heather Spaulding • October 5, 2024 1:30 am

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

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Owen Kreger-Stickles and Jackie Williamson as George and Emily.
    ‘Our Town’ – the story of rural America
    By Heather Spaulding • October 3, 2024 1:30 am

    With its simple set and complex story line, “Our Town,” written by Thornton Wilder took Broadway by storm in 1938….

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Back Row from Right to Left:, Coach Colby Borders, Coach Dan Fuller, Gabriel Peppers, Jasper Mahn, Malachi Cullen, Forrest Goodremont, Matthew Van Dyck, Emilio Bayas, Milo Martin, Kaden Horn, Will Youngsman, Pablo Peralta, PJ Nixon, Maxwell Matsumura Middle Row Left to Right: Coach Brian Goodremont, Coach Mike Horn, Nick Roberson. Christopher Christopher. Kelly Donogh, Eli Lane, Jamison Maquire Front Row Right to Left: Riley Miller, Abdul Guzman, Isidro Churape, Henry Oswald, Oliver Grifo, Junye Lyu, Ngozy Vergara
    Boys Soccer sets high goals
    By Heather Spaulding • September 29, 2024 1:30 am

    The Wolverines’ Boys soccer team is full of skilled players this year. With 16 varsity players and nine junior varsity…

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Back row left to right: Grayson Matthews, Asher Cullen, Neil Gresseth, Nick Taylor, Ash Hamlin, Harrison Edge, Parker Duncan, Walter Rovente.
Front row left to right: Autumn Vaughn, Flora Compton, Rylee Drew, Rose Jensen, Qwynne Price-Morris, and Liz Hough.
Seated: Isabel Bashaw.
Not shown: Clive Nye, Hugo Thompson, and Hunter Matthews
    Cross Country Wolverines are ready to race
    By Heather Spaulding • September 28, 2024 1:30 am

    This is only the second year Friday Harbor High School has had a cross-country team, and it has grown expenentially.

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