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Sabrina Bailey (left) and Madison Todd (right) were top sellers in the “Unwrap the Library” drive. They are pictured above filling out the fundraising thermometer.

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Orcas School library re-opens

Thanks to students' fundraising, donations from the community and a commitment from the school board, the library will…

Associated Student Body members with Senator Kevin Ranker (back). Front row

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Students get political

On Sept. 18, Senator Kevin Ranker had an opportunity to tour the construction at the high school with…

Ray McBride with an original painting. The drawings are part of a calendar for the Orcas Island Historical Museum.

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For the love of old barns

Cobwebs dangle from the rafters and the smell of pressed apples cling to the air. The barn is…

OICF president Diane Berreth

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Honoring an islander

Ninety-year-old Fred Whitridge, who is a legend among nonprofit boards, brought the audience to tears as he accepted…

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Not alone – support group started for parents of children with special needs

Raising a child comes with its ups and downs. Add developmental delays or behavioral problems, and the road…

Jennifer Teague in  Antarctica

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Life on the frozen continent

Islander has spent the past decade working in Antarctica

Miss Indigo Blue

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Bewitching Burlesque

In a galaxy, far far away a group of women dripping in jewels and charm, dance and entertain…

Dr. Joe Gaydos is pictured above during the surgery.

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Achievement of grand proportions

Dr. Joe Gaydos has been spending one night a week at the shelter since 2003, just a year…

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School puts $11.9 million bond on ballot

After two failed bond measures, the school is hoping its new $11.9 million building renovation plan will win…

An old-fashioned “Chili Cook Off” will be held on Sept. 29 as a fundraiser for the Toys for Tots program

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Bust out your cookbook

Contestants are needed for chili cook off fundraiser

Work by David Haslett

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Watch artists in their element

A group of Orcas artists will welcome the public into their studios for three days. The free offering…

Orcas School District has a set of athletic requirements that must be signed before the season begins.

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School changes its athletic policy

Student athletes who are caught at drinking parties or socializing with students under the influence will no longer…

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Cimarron takes the lead in solid waste race

After receiving proposals from two applicants seeking to run the Orcas transfer station, the Vendor Selection Committee has…