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A WWII-era fighter plane commands attention as it makes a low pass over the runway at the 5th annual Friday Harbor Fly In and Community Open House

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Hearty High-five & ‘Thanks’ for all the help at FH Fly In | Letters

Great weather, an 8 a.m. kickoff breakfast by the Cutthroat Pirates, many hard-working volunteers, generous sponsors and pilots,…

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Congrats to Ag Guild, affordable housing in need of similar support | Letters

We at the San Juan Community Home Trust commend San Juan islanders for their generous support of the…

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Life’s tough enough already… why pick on feral cats? | Letters

I do many favors for the person who adopted me. No mouse has been seen in our house…

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Monster in our midst? Ignorance and greed, not DOE | Letters

The monster is someone with the gift of money feeling like they can abuse Earth however they please,…

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Colonoscopy? Almost pleasant thanks to PIMC | Letters

Starting with the warm and friendly greeter, then the cheerful insurance verifier, and the lovely nurses—every step of…

Janet Hart checks out the free-bicycles at the turnaround by the Port of Friday Harbor.

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Bicycles missing; the ones you can borrow for free | Letters

I'm hoping that the someone(s) who took them just abandon them out in the woods. The forks and…

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Dept. of Ecology: ‘monster’ within our midst | Letters

If DOE focuses on making an example of the Honeywells by making them into villains and excessively fining…

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Salute to the vets of our island pets | Letters

Thank you for your wonderful care of our loved pet companions. I’m sure we are joined by many…

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Milestones on the path of island art | Letters

IMA takes a lot of satisfaction in having kept the arts program alive at the elementary school, and…

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Changes in store, but I’m still here | Letters

I have no plans now or in the immediate future to retire or leave the island. I remain…

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Orcas no paradise for its ‘have-nots’ | Letters

If one doesn’t have to live in an urban growth area because of size restrictions on acreage/house ratios,…

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San Juan Island Conservation Corps… making an impact

For youth to actively engage in hands-on projects, as well as participate in community stewardship decisions that have…

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Fireworks ban? It’s more like a free-for-all | Letters

We pet owners tranquilize our pets for the 4th, and did not expect or want to do it…