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
Coal Wars: Export Backers Push Jobs and Try to Limit Environmental Review
Part One of a Three-Part Series Supporters of a coal port near Bellingham want to keep the focus on what they see as the main issues: More jobs and revenue for local governments. By Floyd
Be a Greeter at the Historical Museum
Orcas Historical Society and Museum seeks volunteers to greet visitors From the Orcas Island Historical Society Orcas Island Historical Museum is looking for greeters and docents for 2013! Help keep local history alive
Workshops on Advance Directives Planned
Wednesday, March 27, from 1:30-3 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. in Friday Harbor From Amy Cloud, Peace Island Medical Center PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC) will offer two workshops on Advance Directives later this
“Shakespeare’s Most Heavenly Music” Plays at the Festival
Hear the music of Shakespeare's time in live performance as the Salish Sea Music Festival performs in Eastsound From Jeffrey Cohan Saturday, March 23 at 5 p.m. at the Adventist Fellowship Church, 107
People the Comedy Comes to Orcas Center
Two of the people in People The acclaimed new comedy, People, streams live to Orcas Center on Thursday, March 21st at 7: 30 pm. For People, Award-winning writer Alan Bennett is reunited with
Raindrops Keep Falling – Hey, that’s Stormwater!
By Mindy Kayl The outfall pipe into East Sound When a rain drop falls in Eastsound it will most likely end up going into a storm drain like the one to the left.
Help Kerissa — Enjoy Pizza
A Fundraiser for Kerissa Thorson-Shaepe will be held on Monday April 1, 2013 at Portofino Pizzeria on "A" Street in Eastsound. The fundraising event will take place from 2pm-7pm. Order in, or take out, with
Sponsors Sought for Student Chef Competition
Last year's grand prize winners, Millie Kau and Sabrina Bailey show judge Susan Babcock ingredients they are preparing for their Caribbean Chicken Casserole By Madie Murray Businesses and individuals are being sought to
Home Saved After Guest House Catches Fire
Orcas Fire and Rescue cleans up after fire in Sea Acres on March 18. Photo courtesy Orcas Fire and Rescue from Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire & Rescue Chief On Saturday, March 16, at
Shaw Island School Promotes Energy Efficiency
OPALCO Energy Services staff (in capes from left): Beth Anderson, Elisa Howard and Anne Bertino recognize students and teachers from Shaw Island School for their energy efficiency calendar. From Orcas Power & Light
Thursday Morning Traffic Advisory: House Move
From OPAL Community Land Trust House Move from Buck Mountain to Eastsound On Thursday, March 21 between about 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Nickel Bros. House Movers will transport a one-story house from Buck Mountain
Fire & Rescue Town Hall Brings Out Sheriff Boat Supporters
Correction: Next Fire and Rescue Working Session, Tuesday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle At its Town Hall meeting earlier this month, Orcas Fire and Rescue Commissioners, Chief Kevin
What’s Cookin’ at Moran Mansion? A New Kitchen
Christopher Peacock in the construction area of Rosario's new kitchen. Just behind him is the stove area where the ventilation will go through four stories. By Margie Doyle Visitors to Moran Mansion at
Orcas Center Names Award Winners at Annual Meeting
From Orcas Center Last Sunday after the Orcas Center’s Annual Membership meeting, the Volunteer Dinner for Orcas Center volunteers was happily reinstituted. Attendees savored a yummy St Patrick’s Day meal and were treated to a
Agricultural Resources Committee Seeks Coordinator for Island Grown Program
San Juan County's Agricultural Resource Committee (ARC), with the assistance of NW Agricutural Business Center, is seeking a Membership Coordinator for the Island Grown Program. This position is approx. 40 hours/month thru 2013. Prior marketing
Letter to the Editor: Come to the Medical Travel Benefit
There is a need to increase the availability of funds to help support the cost of ferry travel for people with medical needs. Limited funding is currently available for people on DSHS programs and/or Medicaid.
