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Here’s a thought…

“I know I’m not a young man. I don’t walk as easy as I used to. I don’t speak as smoothly as I used to. I don’t debate as well as I used to. But I know what I do know. I know how to tell the truth…. I know how to do this job….I know, like millions of Americans know — when you get knocked down you get back up!”

JOE BIDEN

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Ferries Start Fall Schedule this Sunday, Sept. 20

Lin McNulty2015-09-22T15:34:28-07:00September 20th, 2015|

-- from Washington State Ferries -- Ana/SJs/Sidney - Fall Schedule Begins Sunday, Sept. 20 Beginning Sunday, Sept. 20, the fall sailing schedule goes into effect. In keeping with previous fall schedules, drivers and passengers should

Sheriff’s Report: September 9 – 15, 2015

Lin McNulty2015-09-18T17:45:01-07:00September 18th, 2015|

September 9, 2015 15-005464 Wanted Person 09:51:45 09/09/15 Lopez Island Deputies arrested a wanted person on 09/10/15. The person was arrested for a California felony warrant. The subject was subsequently transported to the San Juan County jail

Help OIEF Bring Art Classes to our Public Schools

Lin McNulty2015-09-18T14:06:32-07:00September 18th, 2015|

-- from Janna Carter for the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) -- A - OK brings the comfort and creativity of art to school students The Orcas Island Education Foundation is sponsoring a

U.S. Rep. Larsen Reports on Veterans

Lin McNulty2015-09-17T10:15:00-07:00September 18th, 2015|

Mt. Vernon Clinic Open 6 hours daily for walk-in mental health care -- from the office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Following a series of six recent roundtables with veterans across the Second Congressional

Chinese President’s First Stop in Seattle on U.S. Visit

Lin McNulty2015-09-17T08:43:26-07:00September 17th, 2015|

-- from the office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Seattle has been confirmed as the first stop for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his delegation who will be visiting the United States next week. Gov.

Orcas Fire and Rescue to Renew Contract with Dr. Sullivan

Lin McNulty2015-09-16T11:14:13-07:00September 16th, 2015|

-- by Margie Doyle -- The Orcas Fire and Rescue Commissioners plan to renew two contracts for Emergency Medical Coverage and for Volunteers Occupational Health and Fitness contracts with Dr. Michael Sullivan at their Thursday,

Friends of the Library Invite All to Annual Meeting

Lin McNulty2015-09-15T17:28:16-07:00September 15th, 2015|

-- from the Friends of the Library -- The Friends of the Library,(FOIL) will hold their annual meeting Sunday, September 20th, from 1pm to 3pm in the meeting room of the Orcas Library. All FOIL

Come See Orcas Library’s Plans for Expansion

Lin McNulty2015-09-15T01:24:01-07:00September 15th, 2015|

Open House Tuesday, September 22, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 5 – 7 p.m. -- from Alexander Conrad for the Orcas Library Board of Trustees -- Concept drawing for expansion of the Orcas

Brad Hanson Reports on Southern Resident Killer Whales

Lin McNulty2015-09-10T19:55:40-07:00September 12th, 2015|

Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. in Friday Harbor -- from The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Brad Hanson as part of the 2015 Lecture Series on Thursday, September 17th

Agenda for Tuesday County Council Meet Announced

Lin McNulty2015-09-11T16:03:25-07:00September 11th, 2015|

-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- [Following standard meeting opening activities, including New employee introductions; Approval of minutes, consent agenda and correspondence; Recogniton of Sage Macleod, retiring after almost 17 years of service