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Sequestering carbon | Letter

Several years ago a friend expressed her frustration about her need to drive a car, which only added…

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Litter clean-up | Letter

What a day it was! Martin Luther King, Jr. Da – -a day of service throughout the country.…

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Spirit of abundance | Letter

Every YMCA program, including summer camp at Orkila, comes with the promise that, “All are welcome. Financial assistance…

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Thanks to Sen. Ranker for guest column | Letter

I greatly appreciated the guest column by State Senator Kevin Ranker in the Jan. 14 issue of The…

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Questions about reservation system | Letter

ing existing tollbooth, 600 LF controlled blasting, 300 CY rdwy excavation, 104 LF pre cast conc. barrier, 1390…

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OPALCO’s new rates are unfair | Letter

The worst thing about OPALCO’s new “rate structure” is how grossly unfair it is. For example: With the…

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Support for growing cannabis | Letter

My father James McRae grew up farming on San Juan Island. Although he passed away in 1975 I…

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How to be a Good Neighbor | Letter

A number of events occurring on our islands as I was reading “Six Degrees” by Mark Lynas has…

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Enjoy island-wide art exhibit on San Juan | Letter

The Islands Museum of Art on Spring Street in Friday Harbor is a significant new landmark in the…

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First Market Bucks was a big success | Letter

Thanks to coordinated efforts of the Orcas Farmers’ Market, the Orcas Island Community Foundation, Orcas Family Connections and…

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A different way to look at cannabis | Letter

Since the discussion regarding growing marijuana in San Juan County is complicated and multi-faceted, I would like to…

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Choral Society Concert was perfect | Letter

The Orcas Choral Society’s annual Christmas concert has always been my kick-off to the Christmas season. Sunday’s performance…

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Solar for Schools funded | Letter

Thanks to support from islanders, we have raised over $120,000 in community contributions and grants, and are well…