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
Island Ways: Steamship Authority apologizes to customers after cancelling weekend trips due to crew shortages
The ferry company apologized for inconveniencing customers. ||| FROM BOSTON.COM ||| The Steamship Authority apologized for inconveniencing customers over the weekend after cancelling several weekend trips due to staff shortages. “Due to a crew shortage,
Chair Yoga
Enhancing balance and wellbeing for seniors and individuals with disabilities ||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join us for Chair Yoga, a soothing practice tailored for seniors and those with disabilities, held
Guest Opinion | As we work to mend our social fabric
||| FROM LEITH TEMPLIN ||| This past Saturday I had the distinct pleasure of wearing my Cemetery Commissioners hat to attend the Haffey/Reddick service at Woodlawn Cemetery. It was such a pleasure to hear the
Orcas Island cemetery information
||| FROM LEITH TEMPLIN for SJC CEMETERY DISTRICT #3 ||| Do you know how to get in touch with our local cemeteries when someone asks you or when your family is in need? The Commissioners
Letter to Editor | OI Boosters thank local doctors
||| FROM KATE LONG for ORCAS ISLAND BOOSTER CLUB ||| The Orcas Island Booster Club extends a heartfelt thank you to Drs Buxbaum, Fleming, and Russell for their most recent service at our Sports Physical
Recreational shellfish harvesting remains closed
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| On June 18, 2024, all San Juan County beaches closed to recreational shellfish harvesting. This county-wide beach closure does not mean that commercial shellfish operations are closed. You can see which
New Primitives – Funky R&B Reggae on the Green
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Join us on Sunday, August 18 at 5pm on the Village Green for New Primitives as part of the FREE Summer Concert Series from Orcas Center, Country
Ukulele Kanikipila: Musical fun at Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Experience the joy of making music at Ukulele Kanikipila, Hawaiian for "play music," every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center. This gathering
Plant questions answered
||| FROM DIANNE MACONDRAY for SJC MASTER GARDENERS ||| August is a time to enjoy our beautiful weather and our gardens. But, if you have gardening questions or problems be sure to visit the San
Letter to Editor | In response to a recall process initiated for EWUA directors
||| FROM CHRIS BEAN-HEARNE ||| I am a member of the Eastsound Water Users’ Association - I have been for over 30 years. My opinion of Jim Nelson, Teri Nigretto, Mike Cleveland and Leith Templin
Port of Orcas Special Meeting
||| FROM CHIP LONG for PORT OF ORCAS ||| The Port of Orcas Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 12th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.. Access information can be found on
Weekly Meditation Sessions
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Julia Summers leads a weekly meditation group at Orcas Senior Center every Tuesday at 1 pm. Regardless of prior experience, Julia extends a warm invitation
Mammograms at Orcas Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Assured Imaging will return to Orcas Senior Center this year for mammograms from September 18-20. Early detection is crucial, as one in eight women will be
Letter to Editor | O’Day clarifies position on 32-hour work week
||| FROM STEPHANIE O'DAY ||| I am writing to clarify my stance on the 32-hour work week for our county. While I believe the County entered into this decision hastily, due to management’s effort to
Midnight Mutterings | Have a nice day
||| MIDNIGHT MUTTERINGS by JACKIE BATES ||| I’m feeling curmudgeonly tonight about something that isn’t very important on the big scale. Just something that annoys me more than it should, and has for some years.
Sheriff’s Report | July 31 – August 7, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 24-004873 Accident-NonInj 12:48:49 07/31/24 A Lopez Island Deputy was dispatched to an Accident Non-Injury. The incident was documented. 24-004874 Agency Assistance 13:17:26 07/31/24 A
