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Weekly lunch volunteers, left to right: Angela Burch, Mark Meyer, Mary Greenwell, Hilary Canty and Theresa Gerringer.

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Breaking bread with the Orcas Island community

Magic can happen over a quality meal with friends.

Dr. Rubek in one of her mobile dental vans. She visited Orcas preschools for screenings on Feb. 25.

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Everyone deserves dental care

Dr. Jessica Dubek believes oral hygiene is paramount to a healthy life.

Krzysztof Hepner photo.

Life

Spring is near, but influenza is still here

Submitted by San Juan County’s Department of Health & Community Services.

Black oystercatchers on Indian Island.

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Indian Island: birds, beaches and marine science at the Tides of March

Submitted by Kwiaht.

Ksenia Makagonova photo. Meditation.

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Events at Orcas Senior Center

Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.

SVP Studios photo.

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You’re invited! Orcas Island Fire & Rescue fire chief candidates public meet and greet

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire & Rescue.

Anita Orne and Christopher Peacock.

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Christopher Peacock named next executive director of Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival

Submitted by the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival.

Marj Franke painting.

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Events at the Orcas Senior Center

Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center.

USGS Community Internet Intesnisty Map

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Islanders wake up to earthquake

Journal staff

Russel Barsh photo. 
An Ochre Ringlet.

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The Ochre Ringlet

by Russel Barsh

Senior musicians from OIHS pose following the Winter Concert. From l-r: Forest Frausto, Henry Walker, Calvin Saxe, Scarlett Coffey, Solianna Halabisky, Dagny Kruger and Kristian Freeman.

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March 2 School Music Benefit Concert to feature Turtleback Brass and other beloved island musicians

Submitted by the Music Advocacy Group.

Cienna Richardson photo.
Viking Remy Lago playing against Lopez.

Sports

Vikings basketball teams finish up postseason play

by Declan O’Malley

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SJC Sheriff’s log

Canine chomp; fraudulent funds; sword safekeeping | San Juan County Sheriff’s log