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Music Advocacy Group hosts 14th annual Orcas school music benefit concert
The Music Advocacy Group invites the community to its 14th annual concert for the public school music program…
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Port of Orcas files declaratory judgment on airport access fees; Ferris neighbors to contest
The Port of Orcas filed a declaratory judgment action in the San Juan Superior Court Feb. 3 to…
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Pharmaceutical companies would pay for statewide drug takeback programs under new bill
British Columbia passed a law thirteen years ago requiring drug companies to foot the bill for take-back and…
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Kids from war-torn countries will tell their stories on Orcas
An international group of high school students from war-torn countries will be coming to Orcas March 5 to…
Sports
Lopez girls basketball on to state, first time since 1982
The Lopez basketball girls just trounced Tahola High School, District 4's number one team, to win the Regional…
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OffCenter stage to host showcase of local music
An upcoming Local Artist Showcase at Orcas Center will feature singer-songwriters, acoustic rockers and a horn section. Cara…
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2011 Kiwanis paper airplane contest on March 5
Dozens of prizes will be given out at the 16th annual Orcas Kiwanis Club paper airplane contest, to…
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Friends of the Library to host winter book sale
So the 2011 winter bonanza begins. On Saturday, Feb. 26 at the public school cafeteria, the Friends of…
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Islander to show original “Finding Our Way” film about apartheid in North America
Between the 1870's and the 1970's, around 150,000 Canadian native children were forcibly taken from their parents and…
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Finding our way to a yes for Orcas schoolkids: local man launches community effort
Last year’s $35 million February school bond failed. August’s scaled-down $27 million bond failed too. Taxpayers sent a…
Sports
Orcas basketball: Lady Vikings compete at district playoffs
The Orcas girls have successfully battled their way through a rocky season, earning a berth at district playoffs…
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Seattle’s Kara O’Toole appointed new director of Orcas Center
Orcas Center will soon be welcoming its new executive/artistic director Kara O’Toole, the former executive director of Seattle’s…
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Boys basketball: Lopez boys at district playoffs
The Lobos are in the midst of district playoffs this week. The boys beat Tulalip Heritage (60-51) on…