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Better Business Bureau tips to avoid dieting scams

Every January, the goal to lose weight and get in shape is at the top of New Year’s…

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Moving beyond the gas tax | Don C. Brunell

With gas prices plummeting to less than $2 a gallon, some politicians think this is the ideal time…

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Beware of bogus Super Bowl fan packages | Better Business Bureau

As the Seattle Seahawks return to the Super Bowl for the second year in a row, the 12th…

Rob Bates & Sandy Montana

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Same business, new location: Mosquito Fleet Mercantile moves house

After seven years owners Ron Bates and Sandy Montana shut the doors on their storefront located above the…

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Cosponsored by EDC, ‘export’ biz workshop in Bellingham

In the workshop, attendees will learn ways to access local resources and advisers to grow their businesses and…

Merri Ann Simonson

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Association disbanded, but for local realtors it’s still business as usual

The decision to dissolve was due, in large part, to new core standards established by the National Association…

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EDC to host free business workshops at library

Join Lake Kennedy McCulloch Accounting and its team of CPAs for a workshop on getting the best out…

Merri Ann Simonson

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Of water, wells and San Juan real estate | Guest Column

When you first consider purchasing an unimproved parcel of land you should condition your purchase upon a satisfactory…

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Holiday shopping made more convenient in Friday Harbor

More than a half-dozen Friday Harbor businesses will be extending their hours into the night.

Merri Ann Simonson

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Buyers hold sway, but gains in real estate recovery emerge | As I See It

In this buyer’s market it is all about pricing, and listings that are priced properly sell in a…

Kathryn Farron

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First Impressions: effective ‘staging’ can help separate your property from the pack | Guest Column

Often referred to as a “mainland thing,” staging is now being embraced by savvy island sellers with surprising…

Cathy Kromer joins in the fun at A Place to Play on Spring Street.

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Successful first season at ‘A Place to Play’

A Place to Play, located at 55 Spring Street, opened its doors Memorial Day Weekend. In children’s museum…

Amy Bienvenu

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Her ‘hands-on’ approach to wellness | Women in Business

Amy Bienvenu aims to unlock the body’s potential through Rolfing, a form of therapeutic manipulation of connective tissues…