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Heather Spaulding/staff photo                                Amber Chenoweth, owner and handler, with 8-year-old Pomeranian “detection diva” Shugga.

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Smelling a cure for Parkinsons

Dog and medical enthusiasts gathered to support and learn more about PADs for Parkinson’s. The nonprofit that trains…

Annual Children’s Christmas Market

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Annual Children’s Christmas Market

Are you looking for a unique and affordable gift for Christmas? Then look no further.

Contributed photo.

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KidzLit is Back at the Funhouse

Submitted by the Funhouse Commons.

Nickolas Randall Saling | August 5, 1966- October 20, 2019

Obituaries

Nickolas Randall Saling | August 5, 1966- October 20, 2019

It is with great sorrow we share that on Sunday, Oct. 20, Nickolas (Nick) Randall Saling died in…

Santa comes to town

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Santa comes to town

In parts of the world, Santa arrives by sleigh, slides down chimneys or walks through front doors. But…

Holiday Traditions at Orcas Center Bring a Festive Spirit to the Islands

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Holiday Traditions at Orcas Center Bring a Festive Spirit to the Islands

As the days grow shorter and nights get colder, Orcas Center helps keep the holiday spirit alive through…

Choral Society carolers warm Orcas spirits

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Choral Society carolers warm Orcas spirits

This year, kick off your holidays with real, old-fashioned Christmas spirit, as carolers from the Orcas Choral Society…

Walter Schulz.                                (Contributed photo.)

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Walter Evan Schulz | Service Notice

Walter Evan Schulz, 93, of Chico, California and Orcas Island, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 in…

To the voters of Orcas Island | Letter

Letters to the Editor

To the voters of Orcas Island | Letter

Thank you for your confidence in allowing me to continue serving as a commissioner for the Port of…

Going for the gold

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Going for the gold

A dark shadow flies through the air contrasting against the bright blue sky as Owen Akopiantz twists his…

Washington State Ferries hosts first-ever virtual community meetings

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Washington State Ferries hosts first-ever virtual community meetings

Submitted by Washington State Ferries.

Bipartisan hope emerging on climate change | Guest column

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Bipartisan hope emerging on climate change | Guest column

by Mark Reynolds

Dangerous dog, wayward walker, nonpaying patron | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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Dangerous dog, wayward walker, nonpaying patron | San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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