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    Looking Forward to Spring’ on Feb. 7
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    Chimera Gallery is closed Jan.1 through Jan.16. We will reopen Jan. 17.

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    Salish Sea Early Music Festival concerts
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    Now online: County hosts community meeting on Shaw Island: Future of Public Works road maintenance
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    January 8, 2026 1:30 am

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Clear skies and calm seas during the Around the County race.
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    The two-day Round the County Regatta kicked off Nov. 8. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Yacht Club, racers lined up…

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