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Library Closure Extended
-- from Martin Arnold -- We need more time! The addition to the Library is taking longer than expected to complete. The Library will be closed until Friday, June 23. The Library is expected to
New to Medicare? Here’s the Place to Sort it All Out
Monday, June 26, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Get prepared for a whole new medical insurance experience. There are lots of confusing new provisions and options for you to understand. Medicare
A Brand New Chapter Opens at the Library
-- by Margie Doyle -- Late notice: Library will be closed for collection moving and painting until Friday June 23. [metaslider id=53197] Friday is the long-awaited day for the opening of the expanded Orcas Island
Local Doctor Pens Health Care Reform Pamphlet
-- from Emily Reed Geyman -- John Geyman, M.D. of Friday Harbor, a writer about national health care policy since 1990, has published a new 28 page pamphlet: "Common Sense about Health Care Reform in
NAS Whidbey Conducts Medical Evacuation for Lopez Resident
-- from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) from Lopez Island Airport on Sunday, June
CenturyLink Outage Hits Land Lines on Father’s Day
-- by Orcas Issues staff -- Telephone land lines for CenturyLink customers were out on Orcas Island yesterday, [Sunday, June 18] although internet and cell phone coverage was not affected. Jeff Larsen, manning the Eastsound
Sheriff’s Report | June 7 – 13, 2017
June 7, 2017 17-003223 Overdose 07:32:41 06/07/17 A Deputy was dispatched to an intentional overdose of prescription medication. The person was flown off via air ambulance for treatment and a mental evaluation. 17-003225 Communications Problem
Abreu and Limbach Come Back from People’s Summit Galvanized
-- by Margie Doyle, updated June 20 at 3 p.m. -- Sharon Abreu and Learner Limbach Sharon Abreu and Learner Limbach returned this week from the second "People's Summit" held last weekend in
Upcoming Bond: Needs Over Wants
--by Ayn Gailey -- After months of collecting community feedback, the School Board held a special meeting on Wednesday, June 14, to hear more input and make a decision on what to do about the
Guest Opinion: French Elections Have Lessons for U.S.
-- by Tom Owens -- France has just seen a revolution in their political landscape. The old guard is out. Emmanuel Macron, a new, little known politician started a new party and went on to
Lopez Student to Attend Prestigious U.S. Service Academy
Harrison P. Goodrich (left) of Lopez Island will attend the U.S. Naval Academy. -- from Douglas Wagoner for Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), today announced that a San Juan
Put Women’s Coalition Quarterly Meeting on Your Schedule
Sunday, June 25, 4 - 6 p.m., Orcas Public School Cafeteria -- from Gretchen Krampf for Orcas Women's Coalition -- Orcas Women's Coalition (OWC) is a vibrant, energetic network of women and transgender people on
Letter to the Editor: Sign the “Immigration Rights” Initiative
-- by Bill Buchan -- I am no longer a resident of San Juan County, but [I am doing what I can] to help get Initiative 2017-07 on the ballot. I urge each of you
Ferries Propose Price Increase
-- from Reema Griffith, Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) Executive Director -- Ferry customers and anyone with an interest in Washington State Ferry fares are being asked to weigh in on a new fare proposal
Moving Days at the Library
-- from Martin Arnold for the Orcas Island Public Library -- It's finally here! Moving day(s)! The Orcas Island Library will close at 1 pm Monday, June 19 and remain closed until 10 am Thursday,
New “Market Bucks” Program to Promote Locally Grown Foods
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Health and Community Services has partnered with Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor, Orcas Island Community Foundation, the Lopez Locavores, and the Honeywell Foundation, to offer
