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Reach out to a veteran before it’s too late | Editorial
I met Sgt. Gil Frazier during the war in Afghanistan. I was an embedded journalist and he was…
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Veterans honored at Orcas Island School
At the Orcas Island Elementary Veteran Appreciation Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 7 veterans were honored for their service.
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Honoring veterans
Last year, just a few weeks after stepping into her role as elementary principal, Kathy Page organized an…
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OPALCO lineman goes to Haiti
Lopezian Brian Swanson has always wanted his daughters to be compassionate and caring. “We’ve always encouraged them to…
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Ghosts on island?
Robin Jacobson loves local history, whether she is helping people find their ancestors’ graves or digging up island…
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Water district policy prompts criticism
Paul Kamin, general manager of the Eastsound Water Users Association, sent a letter to EWUA members on Sept.…
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Fight of a lifetime
Tom and Karen Ritter have been married for 51 years. They have raised four daughters, moved across the…
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Larsen tackles jet noise
She was gardening when they came. She said she could see their faces. She said it was as…
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Hopeful but cautious about WSF reservations | Editorial
How many times do you drive down Orcas Road wondering what will happen when you make that left…
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Ferry reservations – cause for concern?
Travel may get easier or be more of a hassle depending on whom you talk to when ferry…
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Foster Hildreth leading OPALCO
For eight years, Foster Hildreth has been preparing for his new role as general manager of OPALCO. Now…
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Is Madrona Point open to public?
The trespassing sign at Madrona Point was illegally removed in an act of vandalism in April. Now islanders…
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Staying connected | Editorial
As an avid hiker, I often find myself alone in the woods. I find it peaceful among the…