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Chief O’Brien Learns Leadership on the Line
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O'Brien hitting the books at the National Fire Academy If anyone thought Kevin O'Brien was done learning now that he is Chief
Guest Opinion: Independent Congressional Candidate Here This Saturday
Saturday, July 26, Noon, Stage on the Green -- by David Turnoy -- Mike Lapointe, independent candidate for Rick Larsen's seat in Congress, will be in Eastsound this coming Saturday, July 26. Mike opposes the
New Plans Released for the Gateway Pacific Terminal
-- by Michael Riordan -- Bellingham is abuzz with news that coal-port proponents have released revised plans for the Gateway Pacific Terminal. On Tuesday, Pacific International Terminals, a subsidiary of Seattle-based SSA Marine revealed a
Wednesday Evening Markets on the Village Green!
-- from Jennifer Pietsch, Orcas Island Farmers Market Manager -- For the third year, Orcas Island Farmers Market is hosting Evening Markets Wednesdays on the Village Green! We started three years as part of the
Guest Editorial: A Bountiful Garden in the Heart of Eastsound
-- by Antoinette Botsford -- The Fern Street "Extension" parcel -- ideal for a community garden? The Eastsound Planning Review committee (EPRC), County Public Works and the County Council from time to time
Library Shares Expansion Plans Over Ice Cream
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=30502] My family moved to Orcas Island when I was eight years old. It was a uniquely cold and windy November. The Orcas Public Library, which was located at
Guest Column: More Light on OPALCO’s Transparency
-- by Alex MacLeod -- When I wrote last month saying it was my belief OPALCO Board members and senior managers had not been honest when they publicly denied any involvement in threatening letters sent
The Fair — Participating is the Name of the Game
-- from Reve Shannon, Fair Production, San Juan County Fair -- The County Fair is coming soon — August 13-16 — and now is the time to set your sites to get the most out
County Council Sends Letter to CenturyLink
On July 15, the County Council approved sending a letter to Tom Novotney, Vice President and General Manager for Century Link in Spokane, Wash. It read: Thank you for taking the time to come and
Come Meet Congressional Candidate Mike Lapointe
Saturday, July 26 at 12 noon on the Village Green -- from Sharon Abreu -- Mike LaPointe, independent candidate for Congress Mike Lapointe from Everett is a progressive candidate running as an Independent
Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Science Expert, Returns to Orcas, July 23rd
-- from Kathleen Lunde -- The Orcas Island Public Library presents Dr. Cliff Mass, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University Of Washington, speaking on Wednesday, July 23 at 5:30pm at the Orcas Center’s Main
Letter to the Community
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen -- To the Community of Eastsound: I want to extend my gratitude for the gracious support you showed this past 4th of July weekend. My family and I enjoyed celebrating
San Juan Neighbors Support Marijuana “Farm”
After the fact regulations, temporary structures, criminal activity and GMO all questioned before County Council -- by Margie Doyle -- Editor's note: Updates in italics, thanks to Council Chair Rick Hughes The County Council heard
On the Ground, In the Air: Fieldwork by FEMA
-- from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be performing field work along the shorelines of San Juan County July 14th to July 18th. The fieldwork is
DH Fire Station Conditional Use Public Comment Period Open
Citizen comments are welcome until July 30, 2014 -- from Pat Ayers -- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has filed for a Conditional Use Permit which would allow the community to hold meetings and events
Guest Column: On Libraries, Las Vegas, and Elvis
-- by Donna Riordan -- Who knew that Elvis was a convincing 3-D printer pitchman? In late June, I attended the American Library Association meeting in Las Vegas along with 18,000 other library lovers –
