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A suds-soaked Otto after being flushed out of the drainage ditch.

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One cat’s harrowing tale and dramatic rescue

He’d been gone 12 days — days on the island that had dropped inches of snow and frightfully…

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OPALCO 2021 Board Candidates

Submitted by Orcas Power &Light Cooperative.

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Free Tooth Extraction Clinic

Submitted by Dr. Michael Triplett

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Island Hospital offers online classes

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Medicare from birth | Letter

America can provide health care for all Americans by enrolling every newborn baby in Medicare for Newborns (Medicare…

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Kids during recess.

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Kids, parents and teachers rejoice in the re-opening of public school

Children have never been so thrilled to go to school.

Island Hospital is offering classes each week on a variety of topics.

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Free online offerings from Island Hospital

Submitted by Island Hospital

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Grateful for Orcas Island Clinic

I echo Joanne Cundy’s February 22 letter regarding her praise of Doctors Russell and Alperin. I am very…

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Helping your teen have a happy and healthy relationship | Guest column

by SAFE San Juans

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Ferry fracas, tree trouble, anonymous accidents | The San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

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

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Looking forward to medical care changes | Letter

Orcas community has come a long way in its struggle for stable medical care. After decades of fundraising…

Volunteers are currently assessing food systems in San Juan County.

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Food System Team forges ahead with work on Community Food Assessment

Submitted by Caitlin Leck, on behalf of the Food System Team.

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Obituaries

Robert Lee Powell | 1954-2021

Farewell to Big Bob