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Help for an islander | Letter

An older hardworking woman finally confided in me about her circumstances. She, alone, cares for several family members.…

Seniors Have Talent a success | Letter

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Seniors Have Talent a success | Letter

Thank you to everyone who participated in Seniors Have Talent and to all who showed up to enjoy…

Remembering Martin Friedmann

Letters to the Editor

Remembering Martin Friedmann

The recent obituary of Martin Friedmann (Feb. 27, 2019) was very interesting to me. For one thing, according…

Community Resource Center thanks United Way of San Juan County | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Community Resource Center thanks United Way of San Juan County | Letter

The Orcas Community Resource Center would like to thank United Way San Juan County for its continued support.

What is happening to Orcas Island? | Letter

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What is happening to Orcas Island? | Letter

I am a professional ghostwriter for the United Nations and a permanent resident of the island with many…

Reading intervention project to start | Letter

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Reading intervention project to start | Letter

Orcas will have its early reading intervention project thanks to lots of helpful and generous people.

Help at Moran | Letter

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Help at Moran | Letter

As we move from spring into summer this year, our community will begin using our own Moran State…

Mullis Center not to do Pledge of Allegiance | Letter

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Mullis Center not to do Pledge of Allegiance | Letter

The Mullis Center Operations Committee on San Juan Island has decided to discontinue the practice of honoring the…

Response to Pledge of Allegiance concerns | Letter

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Response to Pledge of Allegiance concerns | Letter

This letter is in response to a petition asking for a reconsideration of the decision to eliminate the…

Why the ferry delays? | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Why the ferry delays? | Letter

Even during the slow winter months, ferries serving the San Juans continue to experience frequent delays. The alerts…

Paper airplane contest thank you | Letter

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Paper airplane contest thank you | Letter

The Kiwanis Club has put on the paper airplane contest for the last 23 years, but our club…

A*OK sale a success | Letter

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A*OK sale a success | Letter

Fundraisers don’t happen without the help and support of many. The second annual A*OK Garage Sale was no…

Save Coffelt Farm | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Save Coffelt Farm | Letter

I am writing this letter to beg the San Juan County Land Bank to invest the funds necessary…