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Dimitri Stankevich on tuba.

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Orcas Horns to offer New Year’s dance party

It’s hard to keep those toes from tapping when Orcas Horns starts playing its unique style of jazz…

The Crachit family in 2006

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Take a final bow: Last year of “A Christmas Carol”

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Victoria Shaner with some of the items donated so far.

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Orcas realtors collecting donations for food bank

Orcas realtors are doing their part to ensure that community members get enough food this season. Every year…

OPALCO employees on the day of the big move.

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Local couple saves historic home destined for demolition

Fiona and Edward Stone were elated when they found the house. “Its historical significance was amazing and its…

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Vandermay wins Orcas Rec race

After a recount, a winner was finally declared. Vicki Vandermay beat Marian O’Brien for Orcas Parks and Rec…

Carol Anderson (left) and Eliza Morris with some of their goods.

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Put a little island flavor under the tree

It all started with a few artists selling their wares on blankets. And it’s grown into one of…

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Life can change in an instant: Point Blank assembly

Think about it. That was the phrase repeated most often at the Point Blank assembly at Orcas School…

Front Row: Ida Rae McDonald

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Sassy, senior songbirds bring back melodies from the past

According to members of the Orcas Senior Center Songbirds, they may forget where they left their car keys,…

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Sushi on Saturdays at Odd Fellows Hall

Orcas is an island that offers tastes from around the world, but one country is not currently represented:…

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Bringing dolls to life: Julia Fairchild’s Reborn Baby Gallery

They look and feel just like real newborns, from their soft eyelashes to the imperfections on their skin.…

Clockwise: Barbara Bedell

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Final election numbers

Orcas Islanders came out in high numbers to support the formation of an Orcas Parks and Rec District.…

“The Search” by Shawna Franklin incorporates the wooden box inside a globe. “Pillow Talk” by Issa Parker is in the shape of a pillow with musical notes and Van Gogh's ear inside. “Think Inside the Box” by Marsha Spees showcases butterflies and colorful fabric. “Buddha Box” by Maria Papademitriou highlights the artist's Buddha images.

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Inside and outside the box

The instructions were simple: take a wood box and create a piece of art. But the results are…

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Mamma Mia! New restaurant opens in Eastsound

Walking into Mia's is like stepping into your mom's kitchen – it smells great, it's bustling, and you…