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The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a special meeting

Submitted by San Juan County Fire Protection District #2

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The first annual All-Island NaNoWriMo Writing Sprint

Have you ever spoken the words: “Someday I’ll write a novel…”? Well, someday is now! Join us for…

Local women play a key role in constructing places of worship

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Local women play a key role in constructing places of worship

Submitted by Jehovah’s Witnesses United States of America.

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Louann Pamatian, Community Advocate for Safe San Juans (left), receives Market Day proceeds from Emmanuel parishioner Mary Greenwell.

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Emmanuel Shares Market Day Money with Orcas Nonprofits

Submitted by Emmanuel Episcopal Parish.

Letters.

Letters to the Editor

Toni for fire commissioner | Letter

The common thread for us all is, we value our fire department as an essential service to our…

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Letters to the Editor

Driftwood Nursery to close | Letter

After over 30 years, I have made the hard decision to retire from Driftwood Flowers and Nursery.

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BOFC holds a special meeting

The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a SPECIAL MEETING on Thursday, November 9, at 1:00 p.m. online…

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Toilet tomfoolery, animal attacks, phony payment |San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

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Water board candidates step forward

by Toby Cooper

Above: Carla Shanks teaches social-emotional learning at the Orcas Island Public School.

Life

A love letter to Carla Shanks

Members of the Orcas Women’s Coalition are so happy to present the second installment of the “Love Letter…

Letters.

Opinion

Kate Hansen for Fire Commissioner | Letter

My husband, Gene Knapp, served as prosecutor, on the Land Bank, and councilman in this county. He was…

Letters.

Letters to the Editor

Brian Ehrmantraut for fire commission | Letter

We hope you will join us in voting for Brian Ehrmantraut for Fire Commissioner position 2 and support…

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Opinion

Fentanyl overdose is preventable with drug education | Guest column

by Jody Boulay