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Be a buddy for seniors in need | Give Orcas campaign going on now | Sponsored post

Orcas Senior Center’s Buddy Check-In program launched just over a year ago as an urgent response to COVID-19.…

Orcas Island Historical Museum/contributed photo Sutherland Farmhouse.

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Growing trees and a growing school

Submitted by Orcas Island Children’s House.

Lions Club is offering scholarships.

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Lions Club scholarship opportunities

Submitted by Steve Schaefer, Orcas Island Lions Club.

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Sowing seeds of hope for survivors of sexual abuse

Submitted by SAFE San Juans.

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Drip irrigation: Secret to gardening success

There are many different strategies for growing a successful and abundant garden, but ultimately it all depends on…

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Explore Orcas gardens during annual tour

Submitted by the Orcas Island Garden Tour.

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A time to grow

By Caleb Summers

2021 Surprise Concert MAG concert

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Students’ Virtual Concert scheduled

Submitted by the Orcas Island Musical Advocacy Group

Contributed photo Rena Priest is the first indigenous poet to be appointed Washington State Poet Laureate.

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Rena Priest named Washington State Poet Laureate

Originally published by Washington State Arts Commission.

Contributed photo Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott

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‘The Informed Gardener: Gardening Myths’

Submitted by the Orcas Island Garden Club.

Members of Samish Tribe utilizing "Teams" to teach about their culture and historical lineage

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Samish Indian Nation Stays Connected During COVID

Tom Wooten, the tribal councilman for the Samish Nation for the last 16 years, has seen many trials…

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New podcast examines endangered Southern Resident killer whales

Submitted by the SeaDoc Society.

Contributed photo Twelve-year-old Gabriel and nine-year-old Ian Malone explore the world from home.

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Spirituality finds a place in the new ‘school house’

by Josh McKeown