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Orcas Senior Center still going strong

Despite a cut in funding from the county, the Orcas Senior Center is looking towards a bright 2009.

L-R: Wesley Heinmiller and Alan Stameisen in front of the apartments they plan to renovate.

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Eastsound apartment building to receive renovation

They are known in the local boating community for their restoration of vintage Chris Craft yachts.

Left: Michael Griffin Jr. Right: Keegan Disario

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Kaleidoscope to begin expansion soon

The mission of Kaleidoscope is to support the working families of Orcas.

Jacob Wright is the first San Juan County baby of 2009.

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First baby of 2009: Jacob William Wright of Orcas Island

He’s just over a week old and already he’s making headlines.

Jacob William Wright

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First baby of 2009: Jacob William Wright of Orcas Island

Jacob William Wright was born to Amanda Murray Wright and Buddy Wright of Orcas Island on Jan. 5,…

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Orcas School break-in still under investigation

The Orcas Island Middle School was broken into on Friday, Dec. 26. Four computers and a laptop were…

Island businesses:  how they fared in 2008

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Island businesses: how they fared in 2008

The results of a recent, albeit unscientific, survey of Orcas businesses conducted by the Sounder yielded better news…

Kids planting trees during a session of the Moran Outdoor School.

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Moran State Park’s Environmental Learning Center may

Moran State Park’s Environmental Learning Center may close

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Washington State Ferries releases draft long-range plan

It’s a tough time to be in the ferry business.

Among the many islanders dancing in the new year will be Sukima Hampton and Rich Horton (above)

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Dancing the night away on New Year’s Eve

Every year, a group of Orcas Islanders ring in the new year with style – out on the…

Violinist Monique Mead working with early elementary students this past spring.

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Music for our littlest ones

The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival believes strongly in the power of music to change lives, especially for…

Nina

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Nina the Shiba Inu remains missing

Nina is quiet, sweet, and very timid. She likes to chase a ball and spend time with her…

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Orcas teen involved in sledding accident

Orcas High School junior Jordan Griffin was the victim of a sledding accident on Wednesday, Dec. 17.