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
Lucre: Judy Tepley Art Show this Month
"Circle" one of Judy Tepley's artworks using various mediums. Judy Tepley is showing her artwork at Washington Federal Bank for the month of February. The show title is "Lucre. Tepley will be
OPALCO’s Done the Homework — Members to Decide on Enhanced Telecommunications
Surveys show that 97 percent of those surveyed were not satisfied with their current internet service By Margie Doyle Updated Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Internet Broadband Service — it sounds big, broad and
Building of the Cob Oven in the School Garden
This is just the beginning! By Madie Murray I’m sure many of you have wondered exactly how the beautiful cob oven was built in our school garden last fall by FEAST and FoodMaster
Poll Shows Coal Terminals Favored by Most of the State
New poll results show that Washingtonians largely support proposed coal terminals along the state's coastline. In true measured Northwest form though, they want to know more. By Floyd McKay of Crosscut.com Coal-export terminals at Bellingham
CANCELLED: “Corelli and Handel’s Soprano” with the Salish Sea Early Music Festival
Jan Weinhold, pianist from Luebeck Germany for the Early Salish Sea Music Festival performance next Sunday This event has been cancelled due to performer’s illness Sunday, Feb. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at
Doe Bay to Host Writer’s Workshop
By Jennifer Beck Furber Twenty-five lucky writers will spend an inspiration-filled weekend on Orcas Island immersed in creativity, community and storytelling April 19-21, 2013. Matthew Logelin, author of theNew York Times bestselling Two Kisses for
What’s Wrong With My Ballot?
From F. Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor The Elections Office has been fielding a lot of questions from voters about the February ballot, most of which have to do with Charter-initiated changes to the
Dental Clinic Prepares for Year Two
By Hilary Canty The Medical Teams International Mobile Dental clinic visited Orcas for eight days in 2012. Patient care was contributed by all three of our local dentists and their staffs, as well as Dr.
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Responds Effectively to Concerns
We are writing to you to express our support for Lovel Pratt in the upcoming County Council election. In March 2012 we became aware that the proposed commercial cell tower ordinance included language which applied
The Life of Galileo continues at OffCenter
Elane Phipps and Tom Fiscus in The Life of Galileo. Photo: Orcas Issues Riveting theatre-in-the-round on the OffCenter Stage of Orcas Center, The Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht, continues this Thursday, January
Guest Column: We Should Talk
By County Council Chair Jamie Stephens My fellow County Council members and I hope you will join us in a Community Conversation about the future of the San Juan Islands and the role of its
You’re Invited to the Library’s Open House!
Wednesday, February 6, Noon to 6 p.m. By Martin Arnold Come Celebrate Orcas Island Public Library on February 6 Since March 4, 1909, when the Madrona Club of Eastsound opened the first public
School-Public Library Discussions Wednesday Morning
From Phil Heikkinen, Orcas Public Library Director Members of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) and Orcas Island Library boards, along with staff members, will continue discussions at a public meeting at the OISD School
Aspiring Student Chefs, Start Your Ovens!
Sabrina Bailey and Millie Kau show off their "Best Overall Galley Master" prizes and ribbons in last year's Elementary competition. By Madie Murray The Fourth Annual K-12 Student Chef Competition organized by the
Coal Terminal Series: The Decision Makers
Ultimately, eight elected officials, an Army general and several agency heads hold the fate of the Gateway Pacific Terminal By Floyd McKay For Crosscut.com The last in a three-part series on the Gateway Pacific Terminal.
Ray’s Pharmacy Customers and Employees Donate $5,000 to Food Bank
By Madie Murray In 2007, Ray’s Pharmacy committed to collect $5,000 for the Orcas Island Food Bank within 5 years. That commitment was fulfilled this week. The majority of the funds came from pharmacy customers
