Portrait of filmmaker James Longley taken in September 2009 in Seattle. (Kevin P. Casey/Getty Images for the MacArthur Foundation)

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Academy Award Nominee James Longley participates in Friday Harbor Film Festival

James Longley, recipient of the 2020 FHFF Local Hero Award, will participate in a special live stream Q&A…

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Orcas Library trustee wanted

The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving a five-year term on Jan.…

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Letter from the Salish Sea

by Karin Roemers-Kleven

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Hope: with Will Blackmon

Submitted by SAFE San Juans.

Contributed photoStephen Fairweather streams live at Orcas Center on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.

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Local pianist Stephen Fairweather streams live at Orcas Center

Submitted by Orcas Center.

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Meeting of the Minds: “New Species and Habitats in Underground Places” at Orcas Senior Center

Submitted by Orcas Senior Center.

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SmileMobile Dental Clinic announces Orcas dates

The Arcora Foundation — SmileMobile, a brightly painted 39-foot dental clinic on wheels — will return to Orcas…

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The Marine Resources Committee: A story of altruistic alchemy in the heart of the Salish Sea

The MRC is the community advisory body on all marine-related issues in San Juan County.

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San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild Auction and the FARM Fund

The Ag Guild invites the community to expand support of the FARM Fund.

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Protecting the Salish Sea virtual event

“Protecting the Salish Sea in the time of COVID-19,” hosted by Community Rights San Juan Islands.

Order your 2021 Washington State Parks calendar now

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Order your 2021 Washington State Parks calendar now

The Washington State Parks 2021 wall calendar makes a great holiday gift.

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Savor the San Juans at home

Enjoy the farm-fresh flavors of the Islands from the comfort of your kitch

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Orcas Island Lions Club and sunrise volunteers

by Steve Schaefer