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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…

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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…

A side view of the crash.

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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…

Maryann Syers (left) and Bonnie Burg (right).

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From Minnesota to Orcas

Maryann Syers and Bonnie Burg are bringing decades of therapy experience to the Orcas community.

Cyrus Amour (left) was choking on a candy when Ryan Flint (right) performed the Heimlich maneuver.

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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…