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    Friday Harbor man charged with controlled substance homicide
    By Colleen Smith • January 23, 2023 1:30 am

    Warning: The following story contains details about drug use.

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    Eleven-year-old commits to cold-water swimming every day for...
    By Colleen Smith • January 18, 2023 1:30 am

    Every night after dinner, Marin Andersson slips out her front door to swim in the ocean.

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    Friday Harbor man accused of child molestation
    By Colleen Smith • January 9, 2023 1:30 am

    Fabian Carrillo-Garcia, 38, of Friday Harbor, has been charged with child molestation in the first degree in San Juan County…

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    ‘How to Be a Noxious Weed Warrior’
    By Colleen Smith • January 8, 2023 1:30 am

    On Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m., the Orcas Island Garden Club will host a Hybrid meeting with Jason Ontjes…

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    Historic events that occurred on Jan. 1 |...
    By Colleen Smith • December 30, 2022 1:30 am

    Happy new year from all of us at the Sounder, Journal and Weekly. We thank you, from the bottom of…

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    Preparing for harsh island winters | Editorial
    By Colleen Smith • December 22, 2022 1:30 am

    It seems that winter snowstorms are becoming a tradition for us in the Pacific Northwest.

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    Dark days can bring on seasonal affective disorder
    By Colleen Smith • December 21, 2022 1:30 am

    Winter can be an awe-inspiring time of year. From outdoor snow activities to holiday cheer to time with family, it’s…

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    Lance Evans retiring from the chamber after 16...
    By Colleen Smith • December 19, 2022 1:30 am

    Lance Evans’ time at the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce has made a lasting impact on the business community.

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    Orcas SSIS student receives full-ride to Tufts University
    By Colleen Smith • December 12, 2022 1:30 am

    Myla Ross was stunned when Tufts University awarded her a full-ride, five-year scholarship.

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    Gingerbread houses dazzle this season
    By Colleen Smith • December 9, 2022 1:30 am

    It doesn’t get more festive than hand-made holiday scenes.

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    The road to recovery is one step at...
    By Colleen Smith • December 6, 2022 1:30 am

    Since its debut this fall, Recovery Rides has proven to be a successful method of providing transportation to and from…

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    How I fell for a phone scam
    By Colleen Smith • December 2, 2022 1:30 am

    by Serena Burman

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    Upcoming festive offerings
    By Colleen Smith • November 27, 2022 1:30 am

    Hold on to your Santa hats — it’s going to be a whirlwind of a holiday season.

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