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Contributed photo/Wolf Hollow                                A rare Townsend’s big-eared bat that was found in distress, brought to Wolf Hollow, revived and released alive.

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The secrets of island bats

Submitted by Kwiaht

An Orcas Halloween | Calendar

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An Orcas Halloween | Calendar

Halloween events throughout the island.

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Blood drive a success

Bloodworks Northwest would like to thank the community for its support of the San Juan Islands Blood Drives.

All-star dance concert in November

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All-star dance concert in November

The Island Inspiration All-Stars and the Shooting Stars present another dazzling display of dancing designed to bring energy,…

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County Democrats support single-payer health care

During a meeting on Oct. 14, the San Juan County Democratic Party conducted a vigorous discussion regarding the…

Orcas sailors take fifth in pacific coast regatta

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Orcas sailors take fifth in pacific coast regatta

Submitted by Sail Orcas.

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United Way SJC seeks computer donations

Does your organization or business have computers to donate?

Have you heard about the Orcas Community Resource Center?

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Have you heard about the Orcas Community Resource Center?

by Steven Jung

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Shaw students win earthquake video contest | Video

Shaw Island School’s 6-8th-grade students won a statewide earthquake preparedness video contest hosted by Washington Military Department’s Emergency…

First annual Orcas Island ‘Hops on the Rock’ beer festival

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First annual Orcas Island ‘Hops on the Rock’ beer festival

In celebration of “NovemBEER,” Orcas Island hosts a weekend of beer events with a grand tasting on Nov.…

Staff photo, Heather Spaulding. Terri Dowell and Addy at Skookum Dog Rehabilitation and Fitness

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Orcas veterinarian offers mobile services to San Juan Island

The services complement care by primary veterinarians, including acupuncture, therapeutic laser, and pulsed electromagnetic field treatments.

Weekly Horoscope | Oct. 25–31

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Weekly Horoscope | Oct. 25–31

Check out the weekly horoscope from Music in the Stars Astrology on Orcas Island published every week in…

Letters to the Editor

Vote ‘yes’ on bond and levy | Letters

I am writing to urge the community to approve the upcoming school bond and levy. Both make essential…