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
It’s Highly Toxic Tansy Ragwort Season
-- from Jason Ontjes -- Tansy ragwort, one of San Juan County’s worst noxious weeds, is now in flower along roadsides, in fields and in residents’ yards. Highly toxic, its alkaloids are present in all plant parts.
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Monday, August 21, Dr. Triplett's Office -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday August 21 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw
Introducing the New Special Ed Teacher
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District -- Melissa Davis will be our new High School Special Education Teacher. With a passion for education and student success, Davis has taught special education in Oak
Yakima Returns to Duty
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Anacortes/Sidney ferry routes will resume their regular Summer 2017 schedule Wednesday morning with the Yakima rejoining the route. The Yakima’s return means the route
Did You Know Bees Love Blue and Violet?
--from Mo Sloane, San Juan County Master Gardener -- Did you know that native bees and honey bees love blue and violet flowers? Why? Plants may have evolved blue and violet flowers to be attractive
Library Fair Comes Roaring Back this Saturday
Saturday, August 12, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Sandra Wilson for the Friends of the Orcas Island Library -- Hopefully you have already Saved the Date on your calendar and in
School Welcomes New Nurse
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District -- Cindy Sapp, new nurse for Orcas Schools. Today the OISD spotlight is on our new School Nurse, Cindy Sapp. Cindy started out working with
Guest Opinion | Clean Air for San Juan County?
-- from Michael Riordan -- Satellite photograph of southern British Columbia and Washington state on Wednesday, August 1, 2017, showing smoke from the BC fires streaming through the Fraser River gap toward the San
It’s Summer and Monday: Four-boat Emergency Schedule
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to a problem with the number two engine on the M/V Samish, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, BC route is operating on a four-boat emergency schedule until another vessel
Ferry Alert: Samish Down, Schedule Changes
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- UPDATE: Sunday Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. The Samish is out of service for the rest of the day due to a problem with the number two engine.
Calling All Explorers and Aspiring Actors
Saturday - Sunday, September 23 - 24, 411 Madrona St. Eastsound, -- from Paula Russell -- Are you an adult beginning actor? Are you an adventurer or an introvert ready to step out of your
The Everyday Gurus Among Us
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- John is a Guru - not that he would recognize himself as one. He is in his mid 80s, retired, and lives with his wife Eleanor. When looking at John,
Mindy Kayl Named OASIS Office Manager
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas Island School District -- [Orcas Island School District is] in the process of spotlighting [the] most recent hires in preparation for the new school year. On board now as
Reception for Visiting Artists Stevens and Skinner
Sunday, August 6, 2 to 6 p.m. at Crow Valley Gallery - 296 Main St. In his career of over 30 years, Bradley Stevens has forged a reputation as one of America's leading realist painters.
New or Confused About Medicare?
Wednesday, August 9, 2 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- If you are turning 65 soon or if you have been on Social Security Disability for two years, you are now eligible for
A Celebration of Mary Schoen’s Life
Friday, August 11, 2 - 4 p.m., West Sound Community Hall -- from Steven Schoen -- A celebration of the life of Mary Katherine Schoen (September 27, 1925 – April 26, 2017) will be held
