Here’s a thought…
“To be clear, we don’t know if A.I. models are conscious. I don’t know. I’m genuinely uncertain.”
CHRISTOPHER OLAH
Toxic Creosote Being Removed
-- from Katie Fleming, FRIENDS of the San Juans -- Creosote removal project underway in Barlow Bay off Lopez. FRIENDS of the San Juans partnered with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Tulalip Tribes to remove creosote pilings and a pier in Barlow Bay
ACA Deadline Approaching Fast
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- The deadline for getting health insurance in place for the first of the year under the new Affordable Care Act is Tuesday, December 23. If your health plan has notified you that they are terminating your health plan at the end of the year, then
Local History Essays Published on HistoryLink
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- Several San Juan County writers have just had their essays on local history published on HistoryLink.org. History Link is the on-line encyclopedia of Washington State history and a partner to the "Writing our History" project. The "Writing our History" project was launched last May. Three
Start Now for the Orcas Has Talent Finale Show
"Audition Show" & OHT Junior Show: Jan. 18, 2014 - at The Grange Stage "Orcas Has Talent -Finale Show": Feb. 8, 2014 - at The Orcas Center -- from Donna Laslo -- Calling all singers, dancers, musicians and performers of all kind. It's time to get your act together for
For a Moment, We Were Almost Mainers
-- A review by Lin McNulty -- Last Weekend! Friday, Saturday, Sunday at The Grange, 7:30 p.m.: Tony Lee (Chad) and Freddy Hinkle (Randy) slappin' back a few beers on a cold winter night. Photo: Chris Thomerson Jeezum Crow! It was perfect! On opening night of "Almost, Maine,"
Who Said “There’s No Free Lunch”
-- from Mia Kartiganer -- Monday, December 16, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mia's Café: Mia's Café offering free soup for you!. Mia's Café will be serving up free lunch! We will have four hearty soups to choose from. Bring your own bowl and spoon and you can
Don’t Forget: Community Band Concert
-- by Margie Doyle -- Saturday, December 14 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center Orcas Island Community Band invites you to join with them in "Serious Fun" at their afternoon concert, Dec. 14 The Orcas Island Community Band is going strong in its 23rd year! The Band's concert,
Letter to the Editor: OPALCO Comes Through — Again!
I'm writing this letter to express my gratitude to the OPALCO workers who came to the rescue in the wee hours last Friday night (Dec. 6-7). We in the Rosario part of the world lost power for 3-1/2 hours on a night that was well below freezing and very windy.
Serve on OPALCO’s District 1 Nominating Committee
December meeting of the OPALCO Board of Directors is Thursday, December 19 at 8:30 a.m. at Eastsound office. Members are welcome to attend: -- from Bev Madan -- The OPALCO Board of Directors has set Saturday, May 3, 2014 for its Annual Meeting and election of directors from District 1
Doe Bay Internet Group to Explore Alternatives
-- from Chris Brems -- With a shout of “we’re mad as hell and we’re not going to take it anymore,” five residents of the Doe Bay area have formed the Doe Bay Internet Users Association. Chris Sutton, Tony Simpson, Shawn Alexander, Tom Tillman, and Chris Brems have created the
Documentary at Legion on Veterans’ Stress
-- from Lawrence Hughes -- Friday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., American Legion: Free screening of documentary on treating military veterans with PTSD Military veterans seeking help to cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can now get free or low-cost counseling sessions using the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), thanks to
State of the Trees at Moran State Park
-- by Didier Gincig -- A state of the trees meeting was held on Nov. 7 at Moran State Park where ranger, Al Nickerson discussed why trees were cut near the Environmental Learning Center and the walk-in campground up Mt. Constitution. Naturally occurring fungi, Ecotrophic Mycilia, are prevalent (southern B.C.,
Top State Insurance Official Says: Give ACA Time
-- from the Washington State Office of Insurance Commissioner -- Noting the challenges that the United States resolved with other major reforms, Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler urged Congress to exercise patience with the Affordable Care Act. “It’s fine to be a critic,” Kreidler told members of the
Editorial Column: Love, Tradition and Reading
-- by Margie Doyle -- Girls in the background and boys up front love reading books! Those of us who love reading know all that is unsaid when someone confesses, “I love to read.” It’s one of the great pleasures in life and truly a key to opening
Orcas Septic Service Is Under New Ownership
-- from Shelley Curtis -- Bart and Shelley Curtis have sold to Craig and Marianne Starr of Friday Harbor. Starr, originally from Orcas Island, is the previous owner of a septic service company on San Juan Island and is a licensed waste water inspector in San Juan County. Mark Chapman,
Memorial Service for Belinda Landon Dec. 15
-- from Judi Resch -- There will be a Celebration of Life for Belinda Landon, on Sunday December 15, at the American Legion Post, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Belinda was a long time Orcas Island resident and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for many years. She was the owner
