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Anything is still possible

Never have I experienced goose bumps for such an extended period of time as when I heard the…

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PTSA Harvest Fair a success

We here on Orcas have yet another example of how fortunate we are to live in such a…

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Mowrey wedding thanks

I wish to express the Mowrey family’s appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the members of the Orcas Fire…

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In memory of Dana

Once upon a time a Country Girl met a City Boy. Let’s see what they had in common…

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Generators a blast from the past

Awhile back I took a friend to the food bank and got to snooping into the windows of…

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The Right to Public Restrooms

I note that the new county budget proposes to:

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United Way helps preschools

Affording preschool for their children is becoming increasingly more difficult for families on Orcas Island. Preschool provides an…

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Library survey confirms community priorities for library funding

On behalf of the Library Board of Trustees, I would like to thank everyone who participated in the…

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Street vending on Eastsound corners?

As a community member and small business owner, I would like to present both my own views and…

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Orcas Rec: Supporting youth and preventing crime

What are some of the options for addressing the proposed elimination from the county’s 2009 budget of Orcas…

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Fire dept. budget high

While most of us are experiencing some sort of budget shortfall, the good news is there is no…

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Please Support the United Way Drive !

In these tough times giving is even more important. United Way of San Juan County funds over 30…

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Alternatives to closing skate park

I recently read in the Sounder that the Orcas Island skate park could possibly be closed and was…