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June 5  brought a treat in the sky known as the Transit of Venus.

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‘Venus in Transit’ – an event so rare you may not see it again

June 5 brought a treat in the sky known as the Transit of Venus. The transit occurs when…

Joyce Milne

Obituaries

Joyce Milne

Joyce Lockwood Milne Jan. 13, 1919 — June 6, 2012 Joyce Lockwood Milne, 93, of Roche Harbor, San…

An Enkianthus in bloom in a garden on Afterglow Drive

Life

2012 Garden Tour features four of San Juan’s best

How do the best of the best gardens grow? Don't miss your chance to find out the answer…

Latin song and dance take center stage Sunday

Life

Full day of flamenco as Fuentes and friends return to Friday Harbor

Born in Seattle to parents of Puerto Rican and Irish ancestry, Savannah Fuentes has delighted Northwest audiences with…

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Burlington man arrested in obscene phone call case

Eric N. Lawson, of Burlington, was apprehended early Monday at his home and then later escorted to the…

Letters to the Editor

Thank you for telling our stories | Letters

This year National Historic Preservation Month concluded with over 15 well-attended local history events sponsored by the Town…

Foster Hildreth

Opinion

Broadband forums provide valuable feedback | Guest Column

OPALCO is committed to operating transparently, doing what we can to accommodate the interests of our membership, and…

A US Coast Guard skiff is among the boats that were blown aground when heavy winds blew through Fossil Bay on Sucia Island

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Howling winds take toll on boaters in Fossil Bay

Even the US Coast Guard is tossed aground in an ‘immemorable’ holiday weekend.

At 687 acres

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San Juan Preservation Trust lands San Juan’s largest farm

SJPT acquires Red Mill Farm through combination property owner donation, $1 million land purchase

Letters to the Editor

Pieces in place to save San Juan Island self-haul | Letters

Yes, since construction waste declined the solid waste fund has been running in the red, and yes, it’s…

Obituaries

Elizabeth Bliven

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Lee Bliven April 18, 1920 — June 3, 2012 Elizabeth “Betty” Lee Bliven, 92, of Lopez…

Bob Ferguson.

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State attorney general candidate Ferguson in Friday Harbor, Sunday

Ferguson, D-Seattle, is one of three candidates seeking to become the state's top attorney, a position held by…

Members of Friday Harbor Middle School and High School ROV teams: (high school) Cassidy Quigley

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Friday Harbor ROV teams net top ten finish at state competition

In the end, the middle school team earned 4th place out of 21 teams, and ended up a…