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

Life

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.

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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.

Life

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.

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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.…

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Crypto crime, gang graffiti and a radio ruckus | SJC Sheriff’s log

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

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Blakely Island.

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San Juan County Conservation Land Bank acquires 225-acre school trust land parcel on Blakely Island

Submitted by San Juan County.

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New Orcas Fire and Rescue EMTs with their new AEDs.

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OIFR equips new EMTs with life-saving AEDs thanks to GiveOrcas grant

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire &Rescue.

Julian Hochgesang photo.

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Fall is here – Let’s check your heat sources and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Submitted by San Juan County.