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Soroptimist invites nominations for Women’s Opportunity Award

Applications for the Women’s Opportunity Award, sponsored by Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor, are now available. This is…

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Marson appointed executive director at Life Care Center of the San Juan Islands

Life Care Center of the San Juan Islands has a new executive director, Aaron Marson. "I am very…

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Election: Larsen wins sixth term in U.S. House, 2nd District

Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, has won a sixth term representing the 2nd Congressional District. Updated results Monday show…

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Dennis O. Boreen | Passages

Dad's gone, so it's not about him. It's about us and how he made us feel, how he…

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‘Meet Mr. Dickens’: Writer’s great-great-grandson brings show to SJCT

June 9, 1970 was the centenary of the writer Charles Dickens’ death. For most, the date would mean…

Odeonquartet will perform Russian  chamber music at the Chamber Music San Juans concert on Nov. 7

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Odeonquartet performs Nov. 7 with Chamber Music San Juans

Chamber Music San Juans host some special guests Nov. 7 (today): the accomplished string quartet Odeonquartet. They will…

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Wet eyes, and sustained applause, for ‘Ridgeline’ at the American Legion

There were many wet eyes during the curtain call in the American Legion Hall, downstairs, Saturday night. Miguel…

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Election: Larsen’s lead grows in bid for reelection | U.S. House, 2nd District

Late returns Thursday show Rep. Rick Larsen with a growing lead over Snohomish County Councilman John Koster, R-Arlington,…

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‘I got hugs from everybody’: Scott Olinger bowls a 300 game at Paradise Lanes

After the eighth frame, Scott Olinger knew his game was on. Four balls later, he proved himself right…

San Juan County Fire District 3 officials say the Friday Harbor Fire Department doesn't have enough firefighters to provide fire protection services within the town limits. On Nov. 5

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District fire officials: Town can’t provide fire protection; Council may vote on interlocal agreement Nov. 9

San Juan County Fire District 3 officials say the Friday Harbor Fire Department doesn't have enough firefighters to…

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Election: Larsen leading Koster by 500 votes | U.S. House, 2nd District

Late returns show Rep. Rick Larsen with a slight lead over Snohomish County Councilman John Koster, R-Arlington, in…

Top photo: Lisa Brown of the Hungry Clam displays a petition opposing the location of a Subway restaurant in Friday Harbor. Middle photo: A customer signs the petition. Bottom photo: Hand-painted Burger King and Taco Time signs in the window of a possible Subway site on Spring Street.

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Subway restaurant idea sparks petition; Town Council discussion on possible fast-food restrictions Dec. 2

On the Town Council agenda at 12:30 p.m. Thursday — today — is "Council discussion of franchise take-out…

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County clerk: ‘Thank you for your continued support and trust in me’

Although I ran unopposed in the election, I wish to thank you for your continued support and trust…