Business
New location, same Italian flair
When talking about his new venture, chef Bill Patterson uses words like synergy, simpatico and serendipity.
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School’s first debate club earns trophies
When Gunnar Sandwith and Devon Mann went to their first debate competition, the last thing they expected was…
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Flints go to D.C. for award ceremony
When you're related to the first director of the Central Intelligence Agency, you get invited to cool events…
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Reality of date rape in the islands
Law enforcement and victim support groups are aware of a series of alleged date rapes in the San…
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Ray’s: a family-run pharmacy
Over the years, Marlace Hughes had thought about owning Ray’s Pharmacy. And after it unexpectedly became a reality…
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Serving Orcas Island customers with a smile
Lisa Crowe spent well over a decade running a kitchen for hundreds of young campers. Now she is…
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Clothing bank aids local families
It is a 20-year tradition that has been keeping islanders warm throughout the winter. Dawn Parnell and the…
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Election forum sparks debate
Orcas Island’s election forum heated up with questions pointed at the sheriff and state representative candidates last week.
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Creating our future leaders
John Quincy Adams said if your “actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become…
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Deputy saves men from fire
It was a beautiful August day and Doug Maya had just finished playing soccer with his girlfriend’s daughter…
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Kids explore and learn at Funhouse
Every afternoon, a group of girls and boys meet for a snack in the school garden and walk…
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Power of cinema
With its deep appreciation for the arts, Orcas Island is the perfect place to celebrate cinema. “I am…