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Contributed photo. Nancy Schafer with a composter.

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Composting and vermiculture workshops coming up at The Exchange

Submitted by The Exchange/Orcas Recycling Services.

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Orcas Island High School fall sports preview

By Declan O’Malley

Darrell Kirk photo. Teammates rest on the sidelines.

Sports

Small island, big results: Orcas cross country takes five medals

By Darrell Kirk

“The Lost Bus,” with America Ferrera and Matthew McConaughey.

Life

Orcas Island Film Festival to reopen the beloved Sea View Theatre

Submitted by the Orcas Island Film Festival.

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SJC Sheriff’s log

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

Faith Van De Putte photo. This is one of 19 COMPASS sessions, where participants engaged in conversations prompted by interactive cards about our County’s changing environment and solution ideas for the Comprehensive Plan.

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Madrona Institute releases COMPASS final report: 500-plus hours of islander participation to generate 960 ideas to shape San Juan County’s future

Submitted by the Madrona Institute.

Jeremy Yap photo.

Life

‘The Janes’ to be shown at Sea View

Submitted by event organizers.

Darrell Kirk photo. Lili Malo, left, sits with her classmates at graduation.

Life

The island that shaped a dream: How Orcas Island prepared Lili Malo for the world beyond

By Darrell Kirk

Darrell Kirk photo. Festivalgoers revel in the experience.

Life

Imagine Festival: A life-changing musical journey on Orcas Island

By Darrell Kirk

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SJC Sheriff’s log

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

NPS/Claire Crawbuck photo. USGS biologists swab a Yuma myotis bat during annual English Camp inspections.

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White-nose syndrome suspected in bats at San Juan Island National Historical Park

Submitted by the National Park Service.

Contributed photo. Friends of the San Juans staff aboard the tour, left to right: Tina Whitman, senior science director; Magali Cota, legal director and staff attorney; Katherine Dietzman, shoreline and mapping specialist; Eva Schulte, executive director; and Isabel Alexander, operations manager.

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Land managers convene for shoreline resiliency

Submitted by the Friends of the San Juans.

Contributed photo. Owners of Madrone Cellars & Cider, Amy (pictured above) and her husband, Shaun, are inviting visitors to explore their operations and enjoy tastings of their award-winning wine, cider and natural seltzer during the San Juan Island Farm Tours.

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Farm tours of the San Juans are back | Experience island life at its best

Submitted by the San Juan Conservation District.