They look and feel just like real newborns, from their soft eyelashes to the imperfections on their skin.
But the babies that come out of the Fairchild Reborn Baby Gallery are works of art, with hundreds of hours put into their creation.
“I can’t tell you why they are so popular,” owner and artist Julia Fairchild said. “Some people see them and just back off. But others come up to me and love them, including men.”
Orcas Islanders came out in high numbers to support the formation of an Orcas Parks and Rec District. The initiative…
The instructions were simple: take a wood box and create a piece of art. But the results are far from…
Walking into Mia’s is like stepping into your mom’s kitchen – it smells great, it’s bustling, and you know your food will be delivered with a smile.
Mia Kartiganer opened her new eatery on Oct. 30 in a space that has housed a handful of island restaurants, including Roses, Comet Cafe, Cafe Jama, Chez Chloe, and most recently, White Lotus. She took over the spot in mid-August, and after completing renovations that included unblocking doorways and taking out the half wall and putting in a counter top, Kartiganer began serving what she calls “healthful comfort food.”
Island voters approved creation of a new rec district, while incumbents prevailed in Tuesday’s election. Orcas Islanders came out in…
As a man whose says his bread and butter is making custom cabinets and furniture, Mark Padbury’s most recent project veered into unknown territory. “I originally had the idea to make coffins 25 years ago while visiting a museum in Turkey that had beautiful sarcophagi,” he said.
During the last town hall meeting of the year, Councilmen Richard Fralick and Gene Knapp, county administrator Pete Rose, and…
Literacy isn’t just knowing how to read and write – it also means maintaining an ability to learn throughout your…
Miho Ljubic was no stranger to stone while growing up in Croatia, where the architecture is centered around stonework. But…
Charles Dickens would have stood up in his seat and clapped the loudest if he had been at Orcas Center’s…
Orcas candidates fielded a range of questions from their peers during last week’s forum. Hosted by the League of Women…
Summer break isn’t what it used to be. A group of Orcas High Schoolers spent their summer months learning about…
During last week’s PTSA School Board Forum, the candidates were asked, “With the number of kids in preschools and younger…