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Orcas Fire to ask voters for levy lid lift
On the April 22 ballot, voters will have the chance to approve or reject Proposition One, a levy…
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Woman drives into Island Market building; minor injuries reported
Island Market manager Jason Linnes estimates the damage is between $30,000 and $50,000. The south entrance is inoperable;…
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Chickenpox cases multiplying on Orcas
Kaleidoscope Preschool and Childcare Center in Eastsound has had seven cases of possible chickenpox since the first outbreak…
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From Minnesota to Orcas
Maryann Syers and Bonnie Burg are bringing decades of therapy experience to the Orcas community.
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OCS student saved by Heimlich maneuver
Ryan Flint and Cyrus Amour have been friends for years, playing together on the Little League, football and…
Life
Burlesque nutcracker comes to Orcas
“Land of the Sweets: the Burlesque Nutcracker” is coming to Orcas Island for a one-night show at the…
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Library profile | Martin Arnold
Patrons of the Orcas Island Library often ask Arnold for help with finding phone numbers, navigating websites and…
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CenturyLink fixes cable; answers community questions
“We don’t believe we will ever know what exactly happened,” said CenturyLink Regional President Brian Stading, who led…
Life
A favorite returns for Leaves of Gold
After a knock-out performance last summer, pianist Viktor Valkov and cellist Lachezar Kostov are returning to Orcas in…
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Straight from the senator
Kevin Ranker is a surfer, family man, gourmet cook, environmentalist and avid runner – and he also happens…
Life
Corey Harris brings his blues sound to Orcas
Fifteen years ago, Kara O’Toole heard Corey Harris on the radio, and she has yet to forget that…
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A new gathering place
With its vast, shiny wood floors, cozy fireplace and intimate stage setting, Random Howse is primed to be…