Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Breaking News: Wildland Fire at Mountain Lake
-- from the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District -- At 06:27am Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a wildland fire in the area of Mountain Lake. Responding crews found a
Kamin Warns of Increased Demand for Water
-- from Paul Kamin, General Manager, Eastsound Water Users Association -- The summer of 2015 is starting markedly different than recent years. Eastsound Water has been experiencing significantly elevated demands for water throughout the month
Fireworks Sponsorship & Donations – Can You Help?
-- from the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- The Chamber is thrilled to report that our annual Fourth of July Fireworks show in Eastsound is in-place and ready to go on Saturday, July 4!
Intern Studying Rural Medicine at OMC
-- from the Orcas Medical Center -- Mark Tom, studying rural medicine at OMC The Orcas Medical Center has been pleased to have Mark Tom, second-year medical student at the University of Washington
Ferry Good Advice for Fourth of July Weekend Travel
-- from Washington State Ferries -- With additional sailings and travel tips, Washington State Ferries is all about helping customers make their Fourth of July weekend sparkle. Last year, the country’s largest ferry system carried
Appraisal Fair Featured at Museum’s Historical Days Celebration
-- from Maggie Vinson for the Historical Museum -- Orcas Island Historical Museum will again be holding its annual Historical Days Fair this July 3rd on the Eastsound Village Green. This year’s Historical Days Fair
Whale Museum Talk on Garbage Archaeology
The Whale Museum’s Lecture Series: ProjectSAM Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Dr. Candace Gossen as part of the 2015 Summer
Libby Has Something to Crow About!
Libby Garcia is Number One! -- by Madie Murray -- It was unanimous! We have a new First Place Orcas Home Brewer who is now the proud owner of a coveted #1 Crow
Matthew the Magician Back by Popular Demand
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Magic Show-- from Left, Matthew Laslo, Maddie Jane West, Virginia Sides and Maria Bullock Matthew Laslo, a 14-years young, award-winning magician and illusionist, brings "The Magic Show"
Home-grown Bitter Ends Plays this Friday
-- from Mandy Troxel -- The Bitter Ends with Mandy Troxel at Random Howse 7-9 this Friday! Don't miss! Friday, July 3rd is your one and only chance to catch Mandy Troxel and
Eastsound Planning Review Agenda
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC), which serves as advisory to San Juan County government, will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow, July 2, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Greg
Spirit Eagle Art Show at Wa Fed
-- from Spirit Eagle -- Artist Spirit Eagle will display her Art at Washington Federal Savings Bank during the month of July beginning on Wednesday, July 1 during banking hours. She is an Artist who
Ranker Statement on Flawed Budget Process
-- from State Senator Kevin Ranker -- “While I supported this budget, I cannot support the process. It should not take the risk of a government shutdown to reach an agreement. We should not risk
Letter to OPALCO: the Costs of Electric Power
-- from Ed Sutton -- Foster; As I mentioned recently, I have been recording my energy usage about every 2-3 hours (except night-time), and can report the following for the first week (Monday, 6/22 at
Reps. Lytton and Morris on Transportation Proposal
-- from the State House Democrats -- State Reps. Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, and Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, praised the state transportation package released today [June 29], which will bring more than $42,000,000 to the district,
Our National Anthem: A Refresher and a Contest
-- by Margie Doyle -- Lady Liberty walks a tightrope Were you, like me, taught the words to the "Star Spangled Banner" and told we MUST sing them with our hand over our
