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Early Childhood Education Initiative Sustainability Task Force

The new conference room at the Orcas Island Community Foundation was buzzing with excitement, as the Early Childhood…

Site work underway: construction bids new hurdle for April’s Grove

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Site work underway: construction bids new hurdle for April’s Grove

In mid-November site work began on April’s Grove, OPAL’s planned 45-home rental neighborhood, when Island Excavating began clearing…

Chatty canine, suspicion search and goat gathering | Sheriff Log

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Chatty canine, suspicion search and goat gathering | Sheriff Log

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

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‘Jazzin’ with the Classics for Christmas’ at Emmanuel

Music at Emmanuel presents the 12th annual “Yuletide Baroque: Jazzin’ with the Classics for Christmas,” featuring special guest…

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EDC invites San Juan County knowledge workers to informal meet-up

Submitted by the San Juan County Economic Development Council.

Inslee calls for $1 billion to save orcas and salmon

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Inslee calls for $1 billion to save orcas and salmon

Submitted by Governor Jay Inslee’s office.

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Community Band concert, Dec. 16

All are invited to the Orcas Island Community Band concert on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 3 p.m., Orcas…

Amazed by the ‘Roasted Nut’ | Letters

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Amazed by the ‘Roasted Nut’ | Letters

Once again I am moved by what Orcas Center has offered to us. After many decades and after…

Quiet, electric boats needed | Letters

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Quiet, electric boats needed | Letters

(Editor’s note: Seattle’s Pure Watercraft is one example of a manufacturer that sells outboard motors for boats using…

Bolshoi is not to be missed | Letters

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Bolshoi is not to be missed | Letters

We want to share this world-class opportunity with you! For the last several years, something notable has been…

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OPALCO capital credit checks coming

In December, capital credit checks will be sent out to members who were active in 1993, plus some…

Crow Valley String band presents ‘Home for Christmas’

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Crow Valley String band presents ‘Home for Christmas’

The Crow Valley String band is hosting “Home for Christmas” at Orcas Center on Friday, Dec. 21 at…

Contributed photo/Wolf Hollow                                The sick trumpeter swan at Wolf Hollow Rehabilitation.

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Wolf Hollow staff treat swan with lead poisoning

Submitted by Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.