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
Inslee and Bipartisan Governors Sign Clean Energy and Economic Development Accords
-- from the office of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee -- [On Sept. 22] Gov. Jay Inslee, along with four other U.S. governors, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and six Chinese governors and leaders
Late Breaking News: Public Library Closed on Thursday, Sept. 24
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Orcas Public Library Director -- The Library will be closed all day on Thursday, September 24 for staff training. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
State Opens Licensing for Medical and Recreational Pot Markets
--by Jordan Schrader for the Bellingham Herald -- State regulators hope to have some new marijuana stores licensed by the start of next year as they prepare to merge the medical and recreational markets. The
Guest Column: A Life Examined, a Day of Atonement on Yom Kippur
-- by David Kobrin -- This year the Jewish holy day, Yom Kippur, begins Tuesday, September 22nd at sunset, and continues through sunset on Wednesday, September 23rd. Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement. Within
Larsen Applauds Grants for Homeless Veterans
-- from the office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, [on Sept. 21] applauded federal grants for two Pacific Northwest organizations in support of their work to prevent homelessness among veterans.
Kids’ Pioneer Clubs This Fall
--by Meredith Griffith -- Island kids from four years through sixth grade are invited to attend weekly Pioneer Clubs at Orcas Island Community Church this school year. Clubs will be divided by age into Skippers
County Council Places Review of Proposed Greenhouse Regulations on Hold
-- from the San Juan County Council -- San Juan County Council Chairman Bob Jarman announced today that he will not calendar any further Council review of the proposed greenhouse regulations until the Dept. of
Poem: Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)
-- by Linda Pastan -- A tree beside the synagogue atones of all its leaves. Within the ram’s horn blows and sins come tumbling down to rest among old cigarettes and handkerchiefs. My sins are
Entry Forms Now Available for the Trashion Fashion Show
-- from Linda Peth for the Orcas Grange -- Trashion Fashion Show entry forms are now available on the Orcas Island Bulletin Boards at the Post Office, in Templin's (Ray's) Square, on the south side
Guest Column: Bringing the City to the Woods
-- by a 20-something naturalist-- Last month marked the end to my third year out here on Orcas. These past three years have been a formative transition for me from the proverbial adolescence to adulthood
Guest Column: Celebrating International Day of Peace
-- by Sharon Abreu -- On this International Peace Day, I'm thinking about all those who have lost their lives in violence in the U.S. and around the world, and those who will lose their
The Concerto Project for Young Adults with Autism Launches Much-Needed Transition Program in Pacific Northwest
-- from The Concerto Project (concertoproject.org) -- The Concerto Project (www.concertoproject.org) launches campaign to purchase Mount Baker Farm and begin two-year program for young adults with autism The Concerto Project was begun in
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for the Chili Cookoff Success
-- from Jennifer Pietsch & Jim Biddick, Event organizers The 4th Annual Chili Cook-off is in the over and once again the island came through. The event netted $1,664.41 for the Holiday Giving tree. We
San Juan County Health Offers Flu Shots
-- from San Juan County-- In Friday Harbor, Orcas and Shaw Flu season is here and it is time to get your flu shot! San Juan County Health and Community Services will be offering influenza
The Gallery Hosts New Show and Courtyard Sale
-- from The Gallery -- The Gallery, across North Beach Road from Enzo's Come to The Gallery in Eastsound to enjoy an exciting and varied new show of original art work including figurative,
Become a Vikings Business Booster!
-- from Justin Paulsen -- A huge thank you to the local businesses who have responded this year to our Booster Club Business Sponsorship program. I could just list them here... But lists are boring,
