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Kaleidoscope childcare center expansion nearing completion, needs donations

As the school year nears its close, director Amber Paulsen says Kaleidoscope Preschool and Childcare center's two new…

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Kid-size scarecrows will be offered at OIEF auction

Mandy Randolph says her Farm to Classroom kids are having an incredible amount of fun making scarecrows that…

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Food for Thought benefit supports public schools arts, AP classes and more

Tickets are still available for the Orcas Island Education Foundation Food for Thought Benefit for our public schools.…

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Island Writers booth at county fair solicits entries

Organizers for the Island Writers county fair booth, once called “The Written Word,” are looking for submissions of…

Jay and Deanna Brant with their 'Scurvy Dogs' stand.

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Lopez navy veterans open ‘Ye Scurvy Dogs’ hot dog shop

After traveling around the world and sailing all of the seven seas, US Navy veterans Jay and Deanna…

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‘Plant a Row for the Hungry’ is underway

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Orcas A Cappella.

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Orcas A Cappella concerts May 20 and 22

The vocal ensemble Orcas A Cappella will perform two concerts on Orcas in late May, directed by Angel…

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Dinner Kitchen on May 26 at Emmanuel Episcopal

This month’s Dinner Kitchen is titled “CHICKEN, CHICKEN, CHICKEN!” "It will feature barbecued chicken, of course, and all…

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How OASIS works | Letter

I am writing to respond to the question about OASIS funding raised by Janet Knowles in her letter…

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More sun is needed for the madronas | Letter

While all the diseases named in your article about the madronas are present, I would concur with Lutz…

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Park fee is unfair | Letter

I agree with Monique and Bill concerning the parking fees for the state parks. It is a haven for…

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The best of the bunch: Cider and mead festival at the Orcas Farmers’ Market on May 14

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British soccer camp registration is open

Challenger Sports, a nationwide soccer company that holds camps in the United States, Canada and Australia, will hold…