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Letters to the Editor

No on prop. 1 & 2 | Letter

After serving under the charter form of government for the last 20 months, I have come to fully…

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Yes to CRC changes | Letter

There have been recent letters expressing concern that Lopez Island would have equal footing in county governing along…

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Yes for more local control | Letter

The Charter Review Commission’s platform is simple. We the people should control our local government instead of being…

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Thank you for coming to June’s memorial | Letter

We wish to express our gratitude to all those dear folks who came to the reception for the…

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Young sailor needs community help | Letter

Hello, my name is Maggie Toombs. I’m 11 years old and have lived on Orcas Island almost my…

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Thanks for school music support | Letter

Thanks to all who attended the Sept. 12 School Music Matters concert at Orcas Island Community Church. It…

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Funding needed for school music | Letter

Funding needed for school music What a concert! It’s not too late to support our local “School Music…

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Wooden boat fest was a success | Letter

On behalf of Deer Harbor Boatworks, we thank the wonderful volunteers, musicians, attendees and employees of the Deer…

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Support for Angels | Letter

On Friday, Sept. 7, Orcas Angels held a Benefit Taco Dinner at the American Legion Hall.

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Thoughts on GMOs | Letter

There are few places in the world that could be effectively GMO-free, and the San Juan Islands is…

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Yes to charter changes | Letter

If I understand the letter to the Sounder for the Aug. 22 issue (“Vote no on Charter Propositions…

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Yes to charter changes | Letter

Strip away the politics and islanders are all decent and exceptional people. One thing we all have in…

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Orcas Recycling Services update and call to action | Letter

In August the San Juan County Council asked county staff to negotiate two contracts, one with Orcas Recycling…