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Chamber reflects on the year | Letter

The New Year is upon us, and time for a little reflection. The island’s holiday season kicked off…

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Winter class offerings from the Orcas Library

The Orcas Island Library is taking registrations for three new classes beginning in January.

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San Juan County’s insurance pool settles for $75k in unlawful arrest claim

San Juan County’s insurance carrier — a pool of Washington counties — has settled an unlawful arrest suit…

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Reminder: ferry fares to increase on Jan. 1

A 2.5 percent fare increase will go into effect on all Washington State Ferry routes on Jan. 1,…

Humpback whales are the focus of an upcoming lecture.

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‘Humpbacks of the Salish Sea’ Marine Science Lecture

On Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m., Dr. Jeremy Goldbogen of Cascadia Research will give a presentation on…

Mikey passed away on Dec. 27

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Obituary: Mikey, Feb. 19, 2003 to Dec. 27, 2010

Michell and Doug Marshall are very sad to report that their beloved dog Mikey died on Monday, Dec.…

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Christian School to host community dinners

It’s that time of year again to join with friends and neighbors to meet at Orcas Christian School…

Bring your clean

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Bring old Christmas trees to the transfer station

The County Public Works Department is sponsoring a Christmas tree collection program this year. Trees will be chipped…

Sheriff’s Deputy Rob Nou was elected the first new sheriff of San Juan County in 24 years.

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Sounder’s top stories for 2010

Check out The Islands' Sounder's top stories for 2010.

Jim Calhoon

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Jim Calhoon

Jimmie Hal “Jim” Calhoon MD, 80, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010 in the San Juan Islands…

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San Juan Islands Ferry Group circulates petition about ferry system

A local organization, the San Juan Islands Ferry Group, is spearheading an effort to voice concerns about the…

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for supporting American legion | Letter

Thank you, Orcas Island community! Thank you, all volunteers! Thank you, members of American Legion Post 93! Thank…

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for giving tree donations | Letter

One hundred ninety-nine Orcas children celebrated this holiday season with their Christmas wishes coming true, thanks to the…