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.”
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Killarney becomes first Irish town to ban single-use coffee cups
‘It was a plague’: A blanket ‘bring or buy’ reusable scheme has been introduced in the town, which was getting through 23,000 cups a week ||| FROM THE GUARDIAN || at request of Orcasonian reader
Sheriff’s Report | October 4 – 10, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 23-007959 Disorderly Conduct 11:40:17 10/04/23 A San Juan Deputy made contact with an intoxicated individual who was yelling and causing a disturbance at the
Letter to Editor | In support of Brian Ehrmantraut for Fire Commissioner
||| FROM JANET BROWNELL ||| While I am not 100% up to speed on all things “fire department” – I do know Brian. He is thoughtful, intelligent, calm, and honest. These are the essential traits for any
Hoping for peace
||| FROM HILARY CANTY ||| Waking this week in a world with two active and horrific wars. It is so very tragic for so many and the terror is real. I have no words, but
Larsen joins bipartisan rural health caucus
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) recently joined the bipartisan Rural Health Caucus to improve understanding and coordinate policies that address rural health issues in Northwest
Letter to Editor | Rick Fant for Port of Orcas
||| FROM CHIP LONG ||| As a new to the island resident, what’s immediately apparent is how generous our neighbors can be in volunteering their time and expertise in ways that solve problems, create opportunities,
Nov. 1 deadline for art in the Orcas Library is quickly approaching
||| FROM DAVE KOSIUR for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Want to Exhibit Your Art? Now’s your chance. The Art Committee at the Orcas Island Public Library is seeking applications for the 2024 exhibit schedule. All
Make Your Voice Heard: Community health survey postcards on their way to you
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Health & Community Services wants to hear from as many people as possible in the Community Health Survey. We are sending a postcard to all San
Local rock band to debut at Grange for Halloween dance party
||| FROM COLLEEN SMITH SUMMERS ||| All ages are invited to kick off their Halloween festivities with a cosmic dance party at the Grange. A group of Orcas Island all-stars have united to create a
Large Snake River toxic algal bloom hasn’t happened before
||| FROM KNKX NPR.ORG ||| POSTED AT REQUEST OF ORCASONIAN READER From the air above Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River, a green sheen spreads out over the water. “There was a pretty extensive
Fall 2023 Great Islands Clean-up successfully removes 1,800lbs of litter
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| In an inspiring display of community unity and environmental stewardship, 164 dedicated volunteers came together to participate in the Fall Great Islands Clean-up on Orcas, San Juan, Shaw,
Call for artisans for Orcas Winter Market and countywide online auction
||| FROM SAN JUAN MAKERS GUILD ||| Join us as a featured vendor at the Winter Artisans Market at Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound, Dec 8-10. Open to San Juan County residents. Online applications due
Registration opens for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine appointments
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| Registration for the new pediatric 23-24 COVID-19 vaccine is now open, with limited availability for children under 19 years of age. Our first clinics will be held Oct.
Time again for Medicare open enrollment presentations
||| FROM PEGI GROUNDWATER for SAN JUAN SHIBA ||| October 15 through December 7 is your once-a-year chance to review your insurance coverage and make sure that it will still be right for you in
Road work on Cattle Point Road begins
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County’s Public Works Department is beginning maintenance on Cattle Point Road this week. The road will remain open to traffic, though drivers may experience traffic delays.
Vermont utility plans to end outages by giving customers batteries
Green Mountain Power is asking state regulators to let it buy batteries it will install at customers’ homes, saying doing so will be cheaper than putting up more power lines. ||| FROM THE NEW YORK
