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Keep San Juan regulations simple — New, countywide aquifer protections are confusing
The county approved the Critical Aquifer Recharge Area Ordinance on Nov. 18, a Critical Area Ordinance that is…
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Letters to the?editor Youth services Thanks to the United Way Seniors count on services Margie Doyle will be missed
At this time of year when thinking about all we have to be thankful for, I would like…
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Like charity, prosperity begins at home
During the Great Depression, a number of agencies created by the New Deal assisted in the eventual return…
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Changing of the guard
Margie Doyle, who served as editor of the Islands’ Sounder for more than two years, is no longer…
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Saving the San Juans
In a victory for thoughtful planning, the County Council on Oct. 20 unanimously denied an application for a…
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Toward more efficiency in the new year
Anticipate revenue to come in lower than expected and budget accordingly. If revenue comes in higher and you…
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United Way – an anchor in the storm!
Are you aware that United Way supports the fine work of many local organizations? The dollars that you…
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Odd Fellows wood raffle
The winner of the wood raffle held on Oct. 31 was Jill Galeotti of Seattle, who generously donated…
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Thanks to the community
Now that the elections are over, I’d like to thank all the members of the Orcas and San…
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Often overlooked
We take the Islands’ Sounder a lot for granted, expecting to see it each week in our Sounder…
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Ranker pleased at election
Thank you for the tremendous support you have shown these past months.
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Ballot research
I was concerned about my vote being counted in the Nov. 4 election, so I called the San…
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United Way supports prevention
Prevention can mean vitamins, seat belts or exercise. It can also mean helping kids to achieve goals, feel…