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July 4th Parade start time changed

The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce announced a big change: the July 4th parade through Eastsound will begin…

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New CAO regulations help environment but impact homeowners

It’s a balancing act between the needs of the environment and the needs of humans. That was the…

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A step towards a healthier archipelago

As islanders, we know how fragile the environment is, and that being environmentally responsible often requires tough decisions.…

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EPRC to hold meeting in Village Green

Fun and informative. Those are the goals of the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee as it debuts two…

Terry Mullan with his three boys

Life

Father’s day profile

One of Terry Mullan’s three sons can be found in his king-size bed each night. “They take turns,”…

High school Spanish students performing a show in the new puppet theatre.

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High school wood shop builds puppet theatre

Orcas High School students are the recipients of a gleaming new puppet theatre, courtesy of Mark Padbury’s wood…

Top: Ken Speck with actor James Doohan

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Orcas Trekkies to host ‘Star Trek’ premiere at SeaView Theatre

Karen and Ken Speck have been Trekkies for 43 years. And when the new “Star Trek” comes to…

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Community starts LAMIRD process

The county is moving ahead with a Country Corner Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development – and…

The 2009 Orcas High School graduating class.

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Orcas High School sends 27 out into the world

It was a tight-knit class of 27 who graduated from Orcas High School on June 13. Superintendent Barbara…

From left to right: Jeffrey Blankenship

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Orcas Christian School graduates 10

They all rode into the gym on scooters, skateboards, and even a tricycle. Orcas Christian School board chair…

Jim and Kathy Youngren's farm house and peonies.

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Everything’s coming up roses – and peonies, lilacs, daisies…

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Gordon Koenig photoMichael Durland and Kat Fennel getting into the spirit for the Adult Prom on July 10.

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The prom you never had

If prom just wasn’t in the cards for you in high school, there’s a second chance to dress…

One of Bruce Herman’s paintings

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Summer preview: KindlingsFest ‘09 to feature film, art, music, and spiritual discussion

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