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Next up in Illg Lecture Series: ‘Deep Sea Coral Reefs’

Dr. Jason Hall-Spencer leads a research team which this year will be studying coral reefs in the Arctic…

Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed

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Sam Reed’s ‘Civility Tour’ stops in Friday Harbor

Washington's Secretary of State cites former Washington governor Dan Evans and the late Joel Pritchard, U.S. congressman, as…

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Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theater, Monday

Missoula Children’s Theatre’s annual visit to Friday Harbor features a new version of the classic tale, The Tortoise…

San Juan Transit's Dan Ward is ready to roll in the Scenic Byways Explorer Bus.

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Two ride for price of one on Scenic Byway shuttle

Travelers can use the pass in conjunction with the Washington State Ferries free walk-on passenger ticket (with purchase…

Dr. Teresa Mische

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Dr. Teresa Mische: Life Celebration | Passages

A Celebration of Life for Dr. Teresa Mische is June 24, at 4 p.m, in the Orcas Center…

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Comment on draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan, June 20-July 6

The overarching goal of the wildlife protection plan is to reduce the risk of wildfire for local residents,…

Letters to the Editor

Many deserve credit for Dollars for Scholars success | Letters

Our scholarships are funded by generous donations from individuals that recognize the value of instilling a volunteering spirit…

Seattle’s Carter and Sarah Green survey real estate listing on Coldwell Banker building while on a visit to Friday Harbor

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Real estate on the rebound?

According to Northwest Multiple Listing Service, there were 31 pending sales in May 2012, compared to 13 in…

The pie eating contest is one of the more popular events at the annual July 4th Pig War Picnic

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Mark your calendar; Pig War Picnic just around the corner

Parades and pigs. Pulled pork and hot dogs. Pie eating, face-painting and 3-legged races. Hot Fudge Sundaes and…

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Criminal record long of man accused in obscene calls case

A convicted sex offender, Eric Nathan Lawson, 35, recently served time in prison following a 2009 conviction for…

Letters to the Editor

Buoyed by your support in time of tragic loss | Letters

We would like to thank you all for your kind thoughts and wishes in honor of our son…

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San Juan County turns to online auction to sell surplus property

Bidders register and provide deposits, then bid over a pre-set time period, just like people bid on eBay…

Help make that the 'Rockets red glare' is visible to all this 4th of July by donating to the annual fireworks show.

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Donations sought for Friday Harbor 4th of July fireworks show

“Donation Firecracker” canisters can be found in various places around the island. Put in your spare change, or…