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Take time out to meet newly-hired library Director Marjorie Harrison

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Meet SJI Library Director Marjorie Harrison Thursday, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Harrison, who joined the library as its newest director in September, will be the marquee attraction at a…

Equipped with a face mask and sturdy gloves for protection

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Brickworks gets a boost on Saturday as work party draws a crowd

A small army of volunteers showed up Saturday as the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild hosted a work…

Opinion

Town, district make progress in relationship | Editorial

On one hand, we think we might have been too tough on Friday Harbor Mayor Carrie Lacher last…

Opinion

Town and fire district should continue to move forward — together | Editorial

This editorial was written before the Friday Harbor Town Council voted Nov. 9 on an agreement that essentially…

Adrian Rosas is Procolo and Amanda Opuszynski is Prima Donna is the Seattle Opera’s ‘Viva La Mamma!’

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‘Viva la Mamma!,’ wild farce from Seattle Opera’s Young Artists, at SJCT Nov. 13

Professional opera singers bring a comic farce featuring Donizetti’s highly melodious music to San Juan Community Theatre on…

Chiara Power rehearses for ‘Stars Lore

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Island children star in family theater production of ‘Stars Lore’ at SJCT

Penelope Haskew has lost her months. The group of children assigned to play the roles of January through…

Children and parents rehearse for the family theater production at the San Juan Community Theatre

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53 children star in ‘Stars Lore’ at San Juan Community Theatre

Children and parents are rehearsing for the family theater production at the San Juan Community Theatre, "Stars Lore:…

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Flea Market and Craft Fair Nov. 13 at San Juan County Fairgrounds

Don’t miss the big Flea Market and Craft Fair, this coming Saturday, Nov. 13, in the San Juan…

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Sen. Murray on Veterans Day: ‘We need to help our nation’s heroes find jobs’

Veterans Day is a time to honor and celebrate the courage and commitment of our nation’s heroes. As…

Howard Schonberger of Friday Harbor ... journalist and World War II veteran speaks at Friday Harbor Middle School ceremony Nov. 10.

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Veterans Day tribute: ‘Remember our veterans, and keep the peace’

In 1933, 77 years ago, there were no middle schools in Nebraska. It was the first of four…

Islanders can help with the ongoing wetland restoration at Beaverton Valley Marsh this winter at a series of rain-or-shine interpretive and volunteer work days.

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Islanders can help with wetland restoration Nov. 20 at Beaverton Valley Marsh

What are those white things in Beaverton Valley Marsh? Mysterious groves of white tubes sprouted seemingly overnight at…

Joe Wheeler and Kimmie Wilson are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter

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Lena Jean Wheeler | Births

Joe Wheeler and Kimmie Wilson are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Lena Jean Wheeler. Lena…

San Juan Fire District Commissioner Bob Jarman and Friday Harbor Mayor Carrie Lacher visit after the Town Council's Nov. 9 meeting. Town and district officials are ironing out an interlocal agreement for interim leadership

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Friday Harbor Town Council, Fire District 3 ironing out interlocal agreement for fire protection; council vote Nov. 18

Friday Harbor and Fire District 3 officials are working out changes in an interlocal agreement with District 3…