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Dr. Adam Summers standing next to the bluefin tuna for scale.

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A tale of a tuna gone adrift

In early July, the body of a flawless, 250-pound, six-foot Pacific bluefin tuna washed ashore on Crescent Beach.

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Sharks marching with the sophmore’s “Under the Sea” float

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Friday Harbor High celebrates Homecoming

Oct. 13 was Homecoming at Friday Harbor High, and the community got into the school spirit cheering the…

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Contra dance with The Luddite Ramblers featuring Laurel Stone and Olga Hauptman Oct. 21

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More October flu clinics available at PeaceHealth

Submitted by PeaceHealth Peace Island.

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Islanders urged to read and provide input to Draft Destination Management Plan

Islanders are all familiar with the sight of walls of people walking off the ferry and the seemingly…

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Marcy Hahn, center, as Suger Lee Thompkins, and with friends, Carlene Travis played by Vienna St. George, Nita Mooney played by Cris DuVall, Mavis Flowers, played by Corinne Morrell, Crystal Hart played by Becky Armstrong and Bunny Sutherland played by Heather Mueller

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“Hallelujah Girls” – a journey into self-discovery

Following the funeral of a close friend, Sugar Lee Thompkins (played by Marcy Hahn) and four of her…

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Sen. Liz Lovelett

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Democrats to host Chris Reykdal and Sen. Lovelett

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Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill events

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Round table discussion on Southern Residents scheduled for Oct. 14

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Community coffee roundtable showcasing interconnected efforts to recover the endangered Southern Resident Orca

Submitted by San juan County.

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Charley Lawrence-Sampson rushes to the ball.

Sports

Wolverines’ girls’ soccer team beat Nooksack Valley 5-2

The Wolverines’ girls’ soccer team scored three goals against Nooksack Valley in the first few moments of the…

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Master Gardeners out and about.

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Master Gardener training available

Submitted by San Juan County Master Gardeners.

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Author Barbara Kingsolver will be featured in Livestream event Oct. 16

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Barbara Kingsolver: A Livestream Conversation

Submitted by The San Juan Island Library.

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Jon Auer.

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Jon Auer reflects on music, life and the Pacific Northwest

His music has inspired many around the world, been featured in film, and on Oct. 12, Jon Auer…