Obituaries
Irene Syrstad
Irene Syrstad, formerly of Orcas Island, died peacefully on March 27, 2011 at her assisted living facility in…
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Sanford and Ciskowski to offer “Lifestories” workshop
Polly Sanford and Kathi Ciskowski will lead a “Lifestories” workshop in April with the aim of helping participants…
Life
Academy Chamber Orchestra youth to perform at Orcas Center
Next Saturday, April 2, marks the return engagement of the premier youth chamber orchestra in the Northwest, the…
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Jessica Gudgell serves as Senate Page for Senator Ranker
Jessica Gudgell, a 10th grade student attending Orcas Island High School, took time away from her studies to…
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Orcas Medical Foundation to hold annual meeting April 26
Orcas Medical Foundation to hold annual meeting Orcas Medical Foundation will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, April…
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Orcas Island Library closure
On Tuesday, April 5, the Orcas Island Library will be closed all day for staff training.
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History Lives Here tour this weekend
Mark your calendars and buy your tickets now for this self-guided tour, featuring six historic B&Bs and inns.…
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Local wine experts select fine wines for Orcas Montessori School benefit
This April brings the annual Montessori school auction, this year featuring a wine tasting given a special touch…
Letters to the Editor
We are at risk for an earthquake | Letter
In light of all that has befallen our Eastern Island neighbors of Japan lately, it may be a…
News
Bing and David Mowrey team up for special April lunch
Bing Mowrey, a member of the Orcas School cafeteria staff, has been treating public school kids to special…
Letters to the Editor
Lopez Port considers taking over transfer station | Letter
Lopez citizens arise! If you care about the functioning of our transfer station, Take It or Leave It,…
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Special Fire Department meeting
The Orcas Island Fire Department is holding a special public meeting on Friday, March 25 at 12:45 p.m.…
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Time to make appointments for ‘Mobile Mammogram’
The “Mobile Mammogram” is returning to the Orcas Senior Center April 19-21. Getting a high-quality screening mammogram and…