Charles Edward O’Clair, Jr., was born on May 29, 1941, in Ayer, Massachusetts, to Charles Edward O’Clair, Sr., and his wife, Mary Harvey O’Clair. Charles Jr. was usually called either Chuck or Charlie ...

Health & Community Services staff received a request from OPAL Community Land Trust on May 9, 2025, to supplement the Home Fund grant awarded to the Cottages at the Pea Patch Project during the 2024 ...

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Brushing, flossing and seeing a dentist regularly is more than just preventing cavities and a bright smile — it is essential for overall health and well-being. Oral health is linked to whole-body ...

Retired doctor, John Geyman, MD, recently published his 24th book about the nation’s health care system titled: “Growing Costs of U.S. Health Care - Corporate Power vs. Human Rights - Is Reform ...

During the Aug. 5 meeting, County Council passed a resolution authorizing the disposal of surplus gravel by public bid. In addition, the resolution authorized the negotiation of a multiyear gravel ...

The latest semester of English Language Learning (ELL) classes at the Library was a resounding success, drawing record at ...

San Juan Islands PREPARE shakes things up with screening and discussion about the Cascadia Subduction Zone and earthquake ...

The San Juan County Fire Marshal, in coordination with local fire districts and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, has announced that fire danger will be downgraded from Very High ...

The Town of Friday Harbor has lifted its town-wide burn ban on recreational fires and cooking fires. The ban may be ...