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It makes sense to avoid harmful products

Regarding the article about honeybee decline (“Honeybee decline causes concern on Vashon,” July 9), there is one thing…

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Islanders should unite to save honeybees

This is a call to action in response to Bob Dixon’s intelligent letter regarding the chemicals that are…

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Thriftway has crossed a line with gun owners

Thriftway is now a “no weapons, no drugs” zone. What in the world? Vashon is a small community…

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The PlaySpace needs our support

It broke my heart to hear of the PlaySpace having to cut its programs due to loss of…

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Paper misused apostrophe

On page 18 of the June 18 Beachcomber, we were informed that Meaghan Connor received a Bachelor of…

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Consider fire risk this holiday

Vashon enjoyed its third year of injury-free fireworks usage last year; however, there was a fire on July…

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Co-op preschool finds new home at former court room

The Vashon-Maury Island Coop-erative Preschool recently relocated from its home at the PlaySpace to the former King County…

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District is working to address water pressure issues

In March, Water District 19 finished installing a set of pressure-reducing valves in its distribution system, with the…

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Consider the impact of chemicals that kill bees

Yesterday I brought home an empty beehive. It consisted of two hive boxes for the bees and a…

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We were lucky to have Magnuson on the island

A shocking and sad day on the island! Dr. Chad Magnuson has folded up practice, but let us…

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School district needs to step up

It’s not often I agree with the park board on their decisions. But this time, the park board…

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Burton Community Church: Stop by on Sunday mornings

The Beachcomber, perhaps rather foolishly, recently encouraged letters to the editor if they were kept below 300 words.…

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Previous resident fondly recalls her home

I was given the March 19 issue of The Beachcomber and was exited to see our former home…