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Rena Priest, an American Book Award-winning poet and member of Lhaq’temish (Lummi) Nation, is the first indigenous poet to be appointed Washington State Poet Laureate. (Contributed photo)

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Rena Priest named Washington State Poet Laureate

Originally published by Washington State Arts Commission

Meals on Wheels had local “celebrity” drivers help deliver meals in the month of March. San Juan’s celebrity driver day was March 19. (Peggy Sue McRae/Contributed photo)

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Home delivery offers heart and health to area’s elders

Perhaps nothing says love better than a hot meal or a warm, smiling face. Just ask the dozens…

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Kicked car, enigmatic explosion, consistent cat | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s office responded to the following calls.

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Finished mosaic installed at Alchemy Art Center.

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Alchemy Art Center and San Juan Island Sculpture Park collaborate on community art project

Submitted by Alchemy Art Center

photo illustraiton by Mandi Johnson

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County and school district work quickly to contain COVID exposure

Submitted by San Juan Island School District

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Friday Harbor Film Festival’s Earth Day films begin April 1

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Visit <a href="http://www.sjima-online.org" target="_blank">sjima-online.org</a> for artist information and a show preview. (Contributed photo)

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Spring is in the air at SJIMA

Submitted by San Juan Islands Museum of Art

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San Juan Islands’ Firefighter Association hosts special edition of the annual Easter Egg Hunt

Submitted by the San Juan Islands’ Firefighter Association

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Restore the Earth, restore hope

Submitted by the Stewardship Network of the San Juans

Albert Strasser's “Afraid of the Light,” with illustrations by Roman artist Flavia Sorrentino, was released this winter and is available now at island bookstores and online. (Contributed photo)

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Long-time islander releases children’s book about facing your fears

Albert Strasser was inspired to write a children’s book while living in a Buddhist monastery in Novia Scotia.

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Insect interference, aircraft accidents, mistaken moorage | The San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s office responded to the following calls.

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Island orgs unite to create Nourish to Flourish

Submitted by Eileen Frazer

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Talking about organic waste in San Juan County

More than 40 million tons of food waste ends up in landfills and combustion centers annually, according to…