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Letters to the?editor Account opened for RoseAnn Dolan
On behalf of the Dolan family, thank you for the love, prayers and help of all kinds you’ve…
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Fire Commissioners discuss Deer Harbor Station
At the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, Fire Chief Mike Harris reminded the commissioners…
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Working towards a healthy Puget Sound
The San Juan Islands boast some of the most pristine waters and habitat in Puget Sound. So why…
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Recession hits Orcas residents hard
Imagine having rent to pay, a car with an empty gas tank, school supplies to buy, and bare…
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Letters to the?editor Thank you for the community Thanksgiving
On behalf of the Odd Fellows, we would like to thank the community for making this Thanksgiving at…
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Why Kayl requested a recount in council race
On Thursday, Dec. 4, the San Juan County Elections Department conducted a hand recount of the District 4…
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Recent hunting incidents raise questions
Gone are the days when Native Americans gracefully hunted through the plains of North America, bow and arrow…
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San Juan mental health tax will help many — especially students
My name is Bill Evans. I am the Superintendent of Lopez Schools and I was a member of…
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Islands Sounder Letters to the?Editor | Dec. 3
We are writing to express dismay at Margie Doyle’s separation from The Islands Sounder. Margie has demonstrated a…
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Orcas Senior Center
This is an open letter to the elected officials of San Juan County and their appointees.
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Sewer just a small step toward saving Puget Sound
The scientists call it “nonpoint pollution,” meaning it emanates from sources that aren’t specific or readily identifiable. Oil…