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Mussels are farmed on ropes suspended in the water. Mussels anchor themselves to the rope and other substrates by producing a network of fibers known as byssal threads. Photo taken at Penn Cove Shellfish LLC in Coupeville, Washington. (M. Stone, UW Media/contributed photo)

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The energetic cost of mussel byssal thread attachment

Specialized biological structures are key for organisms’ survival.

4-H’ers live up to “Learn by Doing” slogan at first ever virtual Fair

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4-H’ers live up to “Learn by Doing” slogan at first ever virtual Fair

4-H’ers live up to “Learn by Doing” slogan at first ever virtual Fair

Researcher Mark Sears permit #21348/contributed photo                                J56 and J3.

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Commercial and recreational boaters asked to“Take The Pledge” to protect pregnant orcas

Whale-watch companies asked to stop disturbing critically endangered orcas

Lopez Island Grange recommended for state preservation grant, ranks highly

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Lopez Island Grange recommended for state preservation grant, ranks highly

Submitted by Lopez Island Grange.

Artist’s work at Washington Federal Bank

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Artist’s work at Washington Federal Bank

Local artist Peter Carlson is pleased to invite the community to see a showing of his new work…

OIFF announces drive-in film series

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OIFF announces drive-in film series

The Orcas Island Film Festival has announced the postponement of the in-person festival to next year

Addressing alcohol addiction amid a global pandemic

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Addressing alcohol addiction amid a global pandemic

While many are coping with the stress of a pandemic others are also struggling to maintain sobriety.

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‘Seniors and Cannabis’ and more from the Orcas Senior Center

Submitted by the Orcas Island Senior Center.

WSU Extension offers Whole Farm Planning course

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WSU Extension offers Whole Farm Planning course

Are you a beginning farmer wanting to learn how to plan your farm business?

Working Washington small business emergency grant program

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Working Washington small business emergency grant program

Department of Commerce is offering a second round for those impacted by COVID

How are we doing: the economics of a pandemic | Guest Column

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How are we doing: the economics of a pandemic | Guest Column

From the San Juan County Auditor

SeaDoc Society celebrates 20 years of science and education in the Salish Sea

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SeaDoc Society celebrates 20 years of science and education in the Salish Sea

Registration is currently open for their ‘Cheers to 20 Years’ online event

Friends of the San Juans welcomes new executive director

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Friends of the San Juans welcomes new executive director

Friends is pleased to welcome R. Brent Lyles