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Reporter trains spotlight on politics in blog debut
Click on "read more", below, for a link to Journal reporter Steve Wehrly's blog, "Positive Politics", and to…
Letters to the Editor
Big props to all who pitched in | Letters
Our deep appreciation goes to our committee who worked tirelessly to get the word out and coordinate the…
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Dorothy May Lawson: 1918 — 2013 | Passages
Dorothy was an accomplished toile painter, crafter and talented needle worker, crocheting many beautiful intricately patterned doilies for…
Letters to the Editor
In praise for ‘Poppy Days’ support | Letters
The Auxiliary would also like to express its deepest thanks to all those who purchased poppies during this…
News
Planning Commission stamp of approval expected on SMP update, June 21
The planning commission has proposed amendments to residential development regulations, including standards for subdivisions and for permits for…
Letters to the Editor
Potholes on Orcas? Heads should roll | Letters
The areas in question now are massively pot-holed, not as bad as a third-world country, but for Orcas…
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Coalition seeks moratorium on hospital mergers, partnerships
Reacting to proposed mergers and affiliations between secular and religious hospitals in Washington state, the ACLU and a…
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Brothers battle, contraband in court, booze snooze on the road; San Juan County Sheriff’s Log
May 22: A Lopez Island man was taken to the medical center for treatment but avoided criminal charges…
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Thomas Vandivort Judge: 1942—2013 | Passages
Tom was a talented mechanic, electrician, pilot of planes, helicopters and boats… he could fix anything.
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Frank Edwin Rader: 1915—2013 | Passages
Frank had a distinguished military career flying for the Royal Canandian Airforce in WWII, where he met his…
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You be the judge; FHHS seeks volunteers to evaluate student-led community projects
Spring semester projects include, painting and tutoring at the elementary school, planting at the National Parks, playhouses for…
Life
Spirits revisited in ‘spooky’ stroll
Ghost stories not only permeate local lore and legend, they also lend added interest to historic buildings.
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Castle is ‘King’ at FH elementary school arts program fundraiser
Seattle violinist Geoffrey Castle will headline back-to-back musical benefits for the Friday Harbor Elementary School Arts Program, Friday,…