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    Articles by Colleen Smith Summers
    New CAO regulations help environment but impact homeowners
    New CAO regulations help environment but impact homeowners
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 19, 2009 4:12 pm

    It’s a balancing act between the needs of the environment and the needs of humans. That was the consensus at…

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    A step towards a healthier archipelago
    A step towards a healthier archipelago
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 18, 2009 5:35 pm

    As islanders, we know how fragile the environment is, and that being environmentally responsible often requires tough decisions. But banning…

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    EPRC to hold meeting in Village Green
    EPRC to hold meeting in Village Green
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 18, 2009 12:40 pm

    Fun and informative. Those are the goals of the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee as it debuts two new events…

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    Terry Mullan with his three boys
    Father’s day profile
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 17, 2009 2:29 pm

    One of Terry Mullan’s three sons can be found in his king-size bed each night. “They take turns,” Mullan said….

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    High school Spanish students performing a show in the new puppet theatre.
    High school wood shop builds puppet theatre
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 16, 2009 4:42 pm

    Orcas High School students are the recipients of a gleaming new puppet theatre, courtesy of Mark Padbury’s wood shop. It…

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    Top: Ken Speck with actor James Doohan
    Orcas Trekkies to host ‘Star Trek’ premiere at...
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 16, 2009 3:13 pm

    Karen and Ken Speck have been Trekkies for 43 years. And when the new “Star Trek” comes to Orcas at…

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    Community starts LAMIRD process
    Community starts LAMIRD process
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 16, 2009 2:15 pm

    The county is moving ahead with a Country Corner Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development – and the task…

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    The 2009 Orcas High School graduating class.
    Orcas High School sends 27 out into the...
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 13, 2009 8:08 pm

    It was a tight-knit class of 27 who graduated from Orcas High School on June 13. Superintendent Barbara Kline told…

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    From left to right: Jeffrey Blankenship
    Orcas Christian School graduates 10
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 10, 2009 10:51 pm

    They all rode into the gym on scooters, skateboards, and even a tricycle. Orcas Christian School board chair Patricia Plummer…

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    Jim and Kathy Youngren's farm house and peonies.
    Everything’s coming up roses – and peonies, lilacs,...
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 10, 2009 5:23 pm

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    Gordon Koenig photoMichael Durland and Kat Fennel getting into the spirit for the Adult Prom on July 10.
    The prom you never had
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 9, 2009 5:38 pm

    If prom just wasn’t in the cards for you in high school, there’s a second chance to dress up and…

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    One of Bruce Herman’s paintings
    Summer preview: KindlingsFest ‘09 to feature film, art,...
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 8, 2009 4:31 pm

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    Artist Steve Hill painting “Croatian Island port.”
    Taking it to New York
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 8, 2009 7:13 pm

    Lopez pastel artist Steve Hill has just received a special honor: two of his paintings have been accepted into the…

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