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With major changes to the county solid waste system on the horizon

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New email subscription service; all about county Solid Waste

San Juan County's Department of Public Works is prepared to send out electronic alerts about changes to its…

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Lopez man accused of rape to stand trial

According to court documents, prosecutors claim that Johnathan Michael Law made unwanted advances that were rejected by the…

A view looking south of the prairie at American Camp on San Juan Island.

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National Parks seeks input on long-range prairie stewardship plan

The Parks Service's Prairie Stewardship Plan will direct the manner in which the natural and cultural landscape of…

A cocoon of tent caterpillars envelopes a branch of a tree near Friday Harbor airport.

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The truth about tent caterpillars

Whether it is an infestation or merely an annoyance, the most effective approach to this year's explosion of…

Letters to the Editor

Congrats to our state—academic—soccer champs | Letters

It is our understanding that it has been several years since a Friday Harbor team has attained such…

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Council poised to pass overhaul of wireless communication rules

A new era of communications could be in store if the San Juan County Council approves an overhaul…

Opinion

An example well set | Editorial

To be sure, there are those here and there who may be mad at him for something or…

Bainbridge author Jonathan Evison talks about the inspiration for his award-winning novel

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Flashback: award-winning author Jonathan Evison defies convention in rise to the top

During his presentation at Griffin Bay Bookstore, Evison pointed to the community of San Juan Island, “where people…

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No takers for ‘statement’ against Prop. 1

As usual, the guide provides space for written statements by citizens supporting and opposing Prop. 1, the only…

Florence Lang

Obituaries

Florence Lang

Florence May “Flossie” Mullis McRae Lang Jan. 12, 1925 — June 22, 2012 Flossie was born Jan. 12,…

Joyce Lockwood Milne

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Joyce Lockwood Milne: 1919 — 2012 | Passages

Joyce Milne nursed allied troops during WWII in Egypt and Italy. Her life with her beloved husband Ramsay…

The 4th of July Parade Community Bank

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Join together in the band

It's not too late. Rehearsals for this year's edition of the 4th of July Parade Community Band begin…

CMSJ lineup: artistic director Patricia Kostek

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Tribute to Toth: Chamber Music San Juans celebrates 25th season

Today's lineup of Chamber Music San Juans' are keeping alive what the late Andor Toth started more than…