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Superintendent Eric Webb with wife Jana

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The new face of Orcas School District

When kayaking and camping are your hobbies, the San Juan Islands might be the perfect place to live.

Ted Grossman at his retirement party in 2006.

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Sounder says goodbye to Ted Grossman | Celebration of Life May 17

He didn't just write about the news – he was invested in his story subjects. It's really the…

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Broadband for those who want to pay

For those who are willing to pay the connection fee, broadband is available in several core areas of…

Clockwise from left: Dixie Morrison

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Out of the darkness and into the light

For those left behind after a suicide, the devastating emotions range from heartache to confusion to guilt. And…

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Young rape victims speak out

After more than a year of harassment from the community, two young women tell their story

The 2014 class is the last one to paint the old barn.

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Preserving a tradition for generations to come

Two Orcas students are devoting their senior projects to an island tradition.

Paul Freedman making an appearance as Shakespeare at last year’s festival on Orcas.

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Shakespeare Fest continues to grow

Visitors from near and far descend on Orcas every March to share in their love of the Bard.

Doo-wop will be performed by The Alley Cats at Orcas Center

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Life could be a dream

It was a time of poodle skirts, drive in burger joints, life in the suburbs and a new…

Willie Thomas

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Musical brotherhood

The melodic sounds of two intertwined trumpets can be heard every day around 5 p.m. in the Olga…

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School’s campus overhaul to start

Orcas School’s campus renovation is ready for lift off and it’s been many years in the making.

Cali Bagby

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Outrageous theatrics | Slideshow

Take Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 spy movie, add a dash of Monty Python and throw in some physical comedy…

Rick Hughes

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Councilman Hughes reviews first year

It’s been a year since his election to office, and Councilman Rick Hughes is still passionate about county…

Betsy Louton has handed over her position to Didier Gincig.

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New leader for Hearts and Hands

Sitting down with seniors during their weekly lunches, Didier Gincig hears about the triumphs and sorrows of the…