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Red foxes on San Juan Island test positive for avian influenza

Submitted by San Juan County.

Liz Doane photo. Above: Rook Vergen and Johanna Lange as Danny and Sandy.

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We’ve got chills — and they’re multiplying | Grease opens soon

Imagine if Grease’s legendary 1950s high school was a safe place where everyone, regardless of gender or sexuality,…

Tate Cohan photo. Jeffrey Cohan.

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Music festival presents ‘European Tour for Flute and Harpsichord’

Submitted by the Salish Sea Early Music Festival.

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Orcas Island Public Library launches free seven-week “Language Exchange” classes

Submitted by the Orcas Island Public Library.

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EDC and Business Impact NW to host free workshop on understanding the gig economy

Submitted by the Economic Development Council.

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Online dog licenses renewal now available

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Orcas Senior Center happenings

Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.

Darrell Kirk photo. Left to right: Cadets Neila Welch, Jacob Wright, CJ Nuñez, Kairam Bailey, Isaiah Kimple.

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Orcas Fire revives cadet program, building next generation of community leaders

By Asifa Pasin

Darrell Kirk photo. Fire Academy members in training.

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Historic Fire Academy brings new generation eager to give back and serve Orcas Island | Thirty recruits — including six high school cadets — represent largest training class in department history

By Darrell Kirk

Contributed photo. Diego Salvetti.

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An evening with guitarist Diego Salvetti

Submitted by the Orcas Center.

Russel Barsh photo. Russel Barsh photo. A Pine Elfin, one of the islands’ relatively common Elfins (we have a few rare species as well), enjoying a sip of nectar from an apple blossom.

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Bats’ breakfast | Learn about local butterflies and moths

By Russel Barsh

Contributed photo. Orcas Christian School students give back on a community service day.

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Orcas Christian School students give back during community service day

By Lilianna Stanford

Carey and Christina.

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A perfect match from the start

When Carey Eskridge saw his future wife, Christina Vallery, he thought she was the most beautiful woman in…