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Community starts LAMIRD process

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

The 2009 Orcas High School graduating class.

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Orcas High School sends 27 out into the world

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

From left to right: Jeffrey Blankenship

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Orcas Christian School graduates 10

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

Jim and Kathy Youngren's farm house and peonies.

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Everything’s coming up roses – and peonies, lilacs, daisies…

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Gordon Koenig photoMichael Durland and Kat Fennel getting into the spirit for the Adult Prom on July 10.

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The prom you never had

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

One of Bruce Herman’s paintings

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Summer preview: KindlingsFest ‘09 to feature film, art, music, and spiritual discussion

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Artist Steve Hill painting “Croatian Island port.”

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Taking it to New York

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

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School board continues to mull budget

The numbers are still being crunched over at Orcas School. At the school board’s budget meeting last week…

Didier Gincig (l) with Patrick Bennett (r) working in Didier’s garden.

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Fresh produce at your fingertips

Didier and Kathryn Gincig are one of many families in the islands participating in a growing trend: maintaining…

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A letter to the class of 2009

Dear Class of 2009, Congratulations on reaching this milestone in your life. As you stand on the threshold…

The OASIS graduating class

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OASIS graduates seven students

It was with pride that OASIS alternative high school teacher Marta Branch spoke of her students during the…

Walter Henderson with the totem pole that he restored.

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Totem pole back at the Orcas Historical Museum

It was gone for a several years, but now it’s back for all to enjoy. The Orcas Historical…

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Saving the planet starts with kids

Environmental groups in the San Juans recognize an important fact: the future of our natural world depends on…