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Holiday pet photos at the Orcas Animal Shelter

The Orcas Animal Shelter and the Orcas Off-Leash Dog Park are sponsoring their second annual holiday event: a…

Parents and kids waiting in line to see Santa and Mrs. Claus at last year's tree lighting.

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Tree lighting and ‘Shop the Rock’ with $200 in cash prizes this weekend

The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting a variety of holiday events this year. On Friday, Dec.…

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Christmas textiles on display at Orcas Center in December

Handmade Christmas holiday textiles will be presented at Orcas Center during December. The gallery take-in for stockings, wall…

The Orcas Island Community Band performs at the Tree Lighting ceremony last year.

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Music of the season: A preview of upcoming holiday concerts and performances

Bells, brass and and bright choruses – the sounds of the season will soon be ringing the holidays…

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No permit, no farm stand: Family farm closes shop after county action

After two and a half years of operation, Jones Family Farms is closing their Lopez Island farm stand,…

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Burlesque revue to grace Orcas Center’s main stage

They’re beautiful. They’re bawdy. They’re bold. They are burlesque. The brothers Lovejoy, The Outlook Inn and The Kitchen…

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Santa Ship will sail into Deer Harbor on Dec. 3

The Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary is hosting Santa’s Ship at the Deer Harbor Marina at 10 a.m. on…

Suzanne Gropper

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‘A Christmas Carol’ like never before

The Actors Theater of Orcas Island brings “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of…

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Items the Orcas Food Bank most needs

The Orcas Island Food Bank most needs the following items: canned meats and tuna, peanut butter (18 oz.),…

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‘Blistering’ London play ‘Collaborators’ to stream at Orcas Center

National Theatre Live On Screen at Orcas Center continues with a new play by John Hodge “Collaborators,” on…

Letters to the Editor

Help Mayor April get new digs | Letter

I was moooved to tears while reading the letter to the editor written by citizen Mr. Jack Coe…

Letters to the Editor

Sounder should have given more details | Letter

I applaud Superintendent Barbara Kline’s decision to enforce a strict interpretation of the rules on alcohol and drug…

Letters to the Editor

‘Toys for Tots’ is not happening this year; other ways to find gifts for kids | Letter

During this past year the Orcas Island Lions Club has had to make some hard decisions and among…