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Orcas Center fall fundraiser: Beatles, Burgers and Brew

Submitted by Orcas Center.

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Community gathers in rain for ‘No Kings’ democracy rally

by Darrell Kirk

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Nov. 4 general election: Vote! Sign! Send!

Submitted by San Juan County.

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Halloween calendar of events

When the portal between worlds is most thin, Orcas Island is ready to celebrate. Starting this weekend, Halloween…

William Leonard photo. Arctiostrotus vancouverensis, a native endemic worm of the Salish Sea region discovered by Dorothy McKey-Fender as described in the essay.

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The not-so-humble earthworm

by Russel Barsh

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Picked-up passports; counterfeit coin | SJC Sheriff’s log

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

CWMA photo. What is next for the Lopez Island Clinic?

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Lopez Island Clinic’s transition: Complicated but hopeful

By Gretchen Wing

”Julia Orangetip Butterfly” by Sophie Citro.

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Have we lost the Orangetip butterfly?

By Sophie Citro

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OIFR seeks community properties for firefighter training

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire &Rescue.

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Vikings upcoming games

Submitted by the Orcas Island Booster Club.

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Orcas Island Education Foundation announces annual fundraiser: ‘An Evening at the Lodge’

Submitted by the Orcas Island Education Foundation.

Darrell Kirk photo. Fire commissioners Randall Gaylord (left) and Brian Ehrmantraut.

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OIFR seeks $18.5M bond for aging fleet and fire stations in need of repair | Town hall reveals critical equipment failures, insurance rating concerns and volunteer shortage

By Darrell Kirk

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Fian and Orcas Dance Collective to host Halloween Masquerade

The veil is thin. The verdant thicket of life safeguarding the joys of summer has used itself up.…