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      <image:title>News - Jumping Into 2026 Together - Join us on Saturday, January 17, for a conversation with Port Townsend author Erica Bauermeister as she discusses her newest novel, No Two Persons.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This exploration of how the same story can touch each of us differently has us intrigued and ready to curl up for a rainy-day read. Copies are available at the store!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Jumping Into 2026 Together - That’s Hilary and Ben with our fabulous general manager, Sam.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hilary just completed a marine systems course at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding and is now ready to tackle any mechanical or electrical challenge afloat. Handy, since she and Ben live aboard a 65’ tugboat moored in Port Townsend. Their boat, P&amp;T Pioneer, was built in 1951 and packs 400 square feet of living space. You might also recognize Ben as a bosun on the Coupeville–Port Townsend ferry. Our store is always a little brighter when these two are aboard. Keep an eye on P&amp;T Pioneer. We’ve heard rumors of future dinner cruises!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Jumping Into 2026 Together - Shannon, Jerry, Cindy and Ron visited us from Port Orchard while renting an island house for New Year’s.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Their celebration plans included an impossible puzzle and tasty drinks, both supplied by the store! First-timers Shannon and Jerry declared the store “10× better than expected”, praising the inviting layout and bountiful organic produce.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Jumping Into 2026 Together - Meet Annabelle (2) and Max (6).</image:title>
      <image:caption>Max already runs his own retail operation, buying goods from our store and reselling them at his own shop in an old oyster hut. He even keeps a fire going to warm his customers. Hot Wheels are accepted as currency. Annabelle, of course, shops free because “she’s my sister.” Max, come see us in ten years. We’ve got a job waiting for you!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Jumping Into 2026 Together - Six-month-old Bruno stole our hearts.</image:title>
      <image:caption>So much so that we made an exception and let him into the store for a photo with his dog parents, Rebecca and Rob. The humans love having a store account. Saying “put it on my tab” makes them feel like true locals! They raved about our coffee, produce and swag. We hope they’ve discovered where we keep the dog treats.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Jumping Into 2026 Together - Aaron, Meg, and their girls—Hattie (3) and Genevieve (5)—visited us from Idaho.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We’re lucky to see them often thanks to family ties on Marrowstone. Meg says our store is “super cute” and loves our focus on local makers. We’re happy Pane d’Amore is your favorite bakery and hope you found special treasures on your beach walks!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Jumping Into 2026 Together - Polar Plunge 2026 brought plenty of hearty souls charging into the new year with gusto.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Families leapt in together and bravely treaded water for a full three minutes (thanks, Dad!), seasoned cold-plungers laughed it off in winter hats, and a few bold jumpers and divers showed off truly Olympic-level form (summer or winter?). Huge thanks to Tom and Sue for keeping this invigorating tradition alive. What a way to start the year!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Holiday warmth…and COLD! - Welcome 2026 with bubbles!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whether you fancy champagne, prosecco, cava, or a festive blush, we have sampled and approved each bottle on our shelves. Uncork the news! Enjoy 10% off full cases and 5% off half cases of wine and bubbles every day. Mixed cases are encouraged!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Holiday warmth…and COLD! - Twins Josh and Anna (13) bravely boated over from Hadlock with their dad, Matt, and family friend Meghan on a chilly December afternoon.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Meghan had a $50 store gift card to spend, and we were thoroughly entertained as the foursome strategized their $12.50-per-person purchases. There may have been some classic tween negotiating involved! We’re so glad you loved the remodel and our emphasis on local goods, and we hope the boat ride home was just as fun.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Holiday warmth…and COLD! - Polar Plunge Warm-Up!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kick off the new year with 20% off insulated mugs and 15% off ceramic mugs on New Year’s Day. Fill up pre- or post-plunge and warm up in style!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Holiday warmth…and COLD! - Ever wonder who’s behind our fabulous home-cooked frozen meals?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Meet Britt of Britt’s Delish. We sampled her cottage pie, beef stroganoff, and pot roast and were impressed by the fresh ingredients and thoughtful preparation. Stuck without a dinner plan? Pop one of these into the oven straight from the freezer and enjoy a hearty, delicious meal in under an hour.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Holiday warmth…and COLD! - Join us on Saturday, January 17, for a conversation with Port Townsend author Erica Bauermeister as she discusses her newest novel, No Two Persons.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This exploration of how the same story can touch each of us differently has us intrigued and ready to curl up for a rainy-day read. Copies are available at the store!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Holiday warmth…and COLD! - Meet Cleo (age 3).</image:title>
      <image:caption>This lucky guy visited Marrowstone to watch Ravioli, a harbor seal pup, return to the wild at Fort Flagler. SeaLife Response + Rehab + Research (SR3) rescues and rehabilitates marine animals throughout the Pacific Northwest. If you’re lucky, you can witness one of their releases firsthand. Cleo and his family made the trip from Poulsbo and stopped in after the release to admire our locally made pottery and enjoy a few tasty snacks.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Holiday warmth…and COLD! - We’re pretty smitten with Milo, Peter’s 15-week-old cavalier spaniel.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Peter was thrilled to spot Erica Bauermeister’s new book, No Two Persons, on our shelves. He snapped up a copy and plans to attend her book talk on January 17. He’s also a fan of our produce, people, pastries and porch (we do love a good alliteration!).</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Holiday warmth…and COLD! - Mickey and Jordan visited the PNW from Brooklyn.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jordan’s childhood bestie just had a baby, so these two pulled together the perfect duo of gift bundles—smoked fish and a candle for the new mom, and a locally crafted puzzle and stuffed bear for the little one. As bartenders, they gave big cheers to our mix of traditional and new-school wines, our lively staff, and our commitment to all things local. So happy you visit often!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Holiday warmth…and COLD! - Bruce and Carol visited us from Seattle.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These sweethearts will be married 50 years in 2026! It was their first visit since the fire and they were pleased to see the store’s familiar charm has endured. We hope these proud grandparents had a magical holiday with their five grandchildren (those photos were adorable!) and we’re thrilled they treated themselves to a couple of holiday goodies as well.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Winter Warmth, Island Style - It was all here.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Community warmth, a dazzling tree, balmy weather, spirited music, and just the right amount of holiday magic. Thank you Tom and Sue, and all the helpers, for continuing the cherished tree-lighting tradition.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Winter Warmth, Island Style - Meet Cathy and Jet.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Together with her partner Marc, Cathy is breathing new life into the Marrowstone Inn. They are reviving cabins, nurturing the start of a working farm, and building a permanent family home. Plans include an event barn and charming touches like movie nights and square-dance gatherings. Curious about future cabin stays, or want to follow along as their vision unfolds?</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Winter Warmth, Island Style - Marrowstone Bay Art Gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 to 4:30.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Just steps from our store, the gallery and working studio is brimming with Amanda and Bryan’s inspired work. Amanda’s eclectic imagery and Bryan’s dimensional canvases might just be the perfect holiday gift…for you!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Winter Warmth, Island Style - Don’t Ellen and Mike look adorbs in their new Marrowstone Island merino wool beanies?</image:title>
      <image:caption>These hats make perfect holiday gifts…and apparently you agree. They arrived just a week ago and they’re already flying off the shelves. So soft, snuggly warm, and blissfully itch-free.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Winter Warmth, Island Style - Carol, Lee and Rebecca are half of the team behind our Annual Member Celebration.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Thank you to all who braved the foggy night to join us! Not pictured, but equally important, are Barcy, Susan and Linda.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Winter Warmth, Island Style - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Winter Warmth, Island Style - Henry and Thatcher have a sharp eye for fashion and the creativity to back it up.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These part-time island residents repurposed Marrowstone Island drink koozies into outfits for their favorite stuffies along with matching hoodies for themselves. What an irresistible foursome!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Winter Warmth, Island Style - Join us on Saturday, January 17, for a conversation with Port Townsend author Erica Bauermeister as she discusses her newest novel, No Two Persons.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This exploration of how the same story can touch each of us differently has us intrigued and ready to curl up for a rainy-day read. Copies are available at the store!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Winter Warmth, Island Style - Santa’s sleigh is making an early stop!</image:title>
      <image:caption>All toys and children’s books are 15% off this Saturday, December 13 for store members. Elf Chelsie has lovingly gathered favorites for all ages. Browse storybooks, interactive toys, creative kits, and other options perfect for holiday gifting!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Winter Warmth, Island Style - Two wins, one little card.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Support your community store and give a gift that always fits. Nordland General Store gift cards are great for teachers, mail carriers, pet sitters, and the neighbor who keeps an eye on things while you’re away!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Grateful Gatherings Begin Here - We are grateful to the Nordland Garden Club for continuing their merry tradition of donating the fragrant holiday wreaths that now adorn our storefront.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Heaps of gratitude to Carol and her mom Marcy who delivered these showstoppers and to our own Marc for hanging them with festive flair!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Grateful Gatherings Begin Here - Join us on Saturday, January 17, for a conversation with Port Townsend author Erica Bauermeister as she discusses her newest novel, No Two Persons.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This exploration of how the same story can touch each of us differently has us intrigued and ready to curl up for a rainy-day read. We are excited to welcome Erica, hear what inspired this novel, and learn more about her writing process.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Grateful Gatherings Begin Here - Huge cheers to our friends James, Taylor, and Amy for earning Best Winery in Jefferson County and Port Townsend.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Completely deserved. Completely delightful. We’re proud to support their craft and offer their wines at our store.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Grateful Gatherings Begin Here - Michael and Bonnie come from Port Gamble for groceries and the warmth that makes our store feel like home.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bonnie has started her holiday shopping here and will be back for more one-of-a-kind gifts. After helping a woman locked out of her car, and then seeing our staff drive her home for spare keys, they said, “This is why we love Marrowstone.” We couldn’t agree more. Hope your Flagler hike was amazing!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Grateful Gatherings Begin Here - When Desserae and her bestie Gail (not pictured) heard about our Community Pantry, these devoted cat moms asked us about starting a Pet Pantry.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Their idea was simple: neighbors donate pet food to the box and anyone who could use a little help feeding their pets takes what they need. We said “heck yes,” and now their little box of kindness sits on our front porch for all to use. Do we live on the best island or what?</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Grateful Gatherings Begin Here - We’re ready to help you bring bounty to your Thanksgiving table.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Want to level up your spud game? We’ve got six kinds of potatoes. Craving Aunt Clara’s legendary roasted squash? We’ve got plenty to choose from. Looking to green up your feast? Come check out our locally grown greens.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Grateful Gatherings Begin Here - Connor, Evin, and Callum (2) visit often to stock up on produce, cheese, bread and toys.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Callum zoomed through the aisles adding treasures to his cart faster than Mom and Dad could keep up. He’ll become a big brother to baby Elliott in February, and we know these boys will grow up making special memories at the store. As Evin says, “this place is cooler than cool.”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>They said it feels brighter and more airy, yet still holds the magic it’s had for generations. And being in “the most picturesque place in the world,” as they put it, certainly helps. We’re happy we had the ingredients you needed to make your soup!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>You may be conflicted about Black Friday, but Rigel and Quince are 110% on board with NGS co-op members getting 15% off all NGS merchandise the day after Thanksgiving. New hoodie color? Check. New insulated mugs? Check. Quince’s iconic haircut? Double check.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Good Things Grow Here - Here’s another way to support our community: our red food donation box is now on our front porch, accessible to everyone.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Have some? Leave some. Need some? Take some. Please avoid leaving food that might attract critters! A volunteer will pick up any food that remains each Tuesday and deliver to the food bank. Thank you Carol!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Good Things Grow Here - Molly is pictured here offering tastes of Mystery Bay Farm’s new fromage blanc cheese to Neil and Kathryn.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Made with cow’s milk from Dungeness Valley Creamery, the cheese was an instant hit; rich, fresh, and udderly delicious. Visitors enjoyed sampling the cheese and hearing about Molly’s apprenticeship at the farm. That’s local goodness at its best. The fromage blanc is now available in our cheese fridge!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Good Things Grow Here - James is a USPS contractor who brings our mail to the Nordland Post Office.</image:title>
      <image:caption>When he noticed the flag beside our building was in tatters, he quietly brought one of his own to take its place. James, your service in the U.S. Army and your generosity remind us what community looks like. We’re grateful and proud to have your flag flying beside the store.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Clockwise from top left: Emilee with Maisee (3), Kalesta (6) &amp; Ellie (5), Koshalla the kitty and siblings Colter (2) &amp; Sully (2++). Huge thanks to Aegea for putting together our island trick-or-treating map!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>He’s brave, bold, and curious, definitely a hobbit hero in training, minus the “quiet and shy” part. Thanks to all who joined our Halloween pumpkin weight-and-waist guessing fun. Hats off to Cameron for coming closest to the weight of 170 lbs, 6 oz, and to Mendi and Willis for guessing the 96-inch waist spot-on. Your gift cards are waiting!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>You can now mail packages and buy stamps right here on the island. You can use credit and debit cards for now, with cash transactions on the way. Huge thanks to Summer for pushing this across the finish line!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Every dollar given goes directly to community members experiencing food insecurity. Any Marrowstone, Hadlock, or Chimacum resident who needs food assistance may purchase up to $50 of groceries at our store once per month, free of charge. Curious what $50 can provide? Each basket of food shown below comes in just under that amount. Please help us spread the word and offer nourishment where it’s needed most. No proof of need. No judgment. Just community.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Good Things Grow Here - Thank you, Kelli Estes, for spending the afternoon with us and sharing the stories behind The Girl Who Wrote in Silk and your other books.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Your journey to becoming an author is as inspiring as the worlds you create on the page. And thank you to everyone who joined us for a rich, energizing conversation. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! Stay tuned… more events are on the horizon!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Rain or Shine, Come Cozy Up at the Store! - Join us Saturday, November 8, for a conversation with local author Kelli Estes, author of The Girl Who Wrote in Silk.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This historical novel, inspired by true events, is available at our store. The Jefferson County Library in Hadlock also offers a book club kit. We can’t wait to welcome Kelli, hear about her inspiration and learn more about her writing process. We promise no spoilers for those who haven’t read the book!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bonnie has been making the 34-mile journey to Marrowstone for more than three decades. She told us the Nordland General Store was always the highlight of her ride, especially the apple streusel and coffee enjoyed by the old wood stove. The stove may be gone, and Bonnie may have upgraded to an e-bike, but she said our reopened store is just as lovely and wonderfully reminiscent of the original. This adventurous trio described their visit as a “reconnaissance mission” to check out the new store, and from the smiles and stories they shared, we think it’s safe to say they’ll be back often. Thank you for riding over, shopping local, and keeping this sweet tradition alive!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Rain or Shine, Come Cozy Up at the Store! - Cousins Adele, Mia, Everett, and Titus paused just long enough on our front porch for this great photo.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mia and Everett were visiting from Colorado over their fall break, and the cousins made the most of their time together playing pickleball, card games, and, of course, visiting our store. These clever teens quickly discovered our ice cream, organic produce and snack treats. We’ll see if their smarts extend to the pumpkin weight and waist guessing contest. Good luck, team!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bring your cute monsters and tiny superheroes around today from 5–7 pm for candy stops at island homes and businesses. Thanks to all who are keeping our island spirit alive!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Her clever solution? Partner with Dungeness Valley Creamery to craft a Mystery Bay Farm Fromage Blanc made with rich, local milk. Come meet Molly at our store this Sunday, November 2 at noon to taste this new cheese and learn more about the art of cheesemaking!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Take a peek at this great blog about mushroom foraging in our local woods, plus a few irresistible chanterelle recipes! Or, if you’d rather “forage” in the store, pick up some gorgeous oyster mushrooms from Marrowstone Mushrooms while they last.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - The Season of Gathering — From Porch Pumpkins to Good Reads - Meet Danica and her crew: Wilder (2), Jed (10) and Juniper (4).</image:title>
      <image:caption>This family loves our store for its warm welcome, fine food, and “so, so good” coffee from Better Living Through Coffee. The kids cheer for our candy jars and ice cream, while mom appreciates no-added-sugar snack options. With a $5 shopping limit, Juniper chose a whistle, baseball-loving Jed grabbed Big League Chew, and Wilder went a bit over budget with his banana wind-up car. These Chimacum locals love Fort Flagler for walks, beach time, and kite flying. We’re so glad you’ve got family on the island so we can see these sweet kiddos regularly!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - The Season of Gathering — From Porch Pumpkins to Good Reads - Elizabeth and her son Lochlan popped in for fruit and left with smiles as big as their haul—organic figs, pluots, peaches, and bananas.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Then came the sweet extras: a candy necklace, gummi pizza, and a Pane d’Amore cinnamon twist! This dynamic duo is already planning their next trip (by boat) to stock up on toys and ice cream. We can’t wait to welcome them back!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - The Season of Gathering — From Porch Pumpkins to Good Reads - Lily (3), Case (11) and Campbell (8) came all the way from Tennessee to visit their grandparents on Marrowstone.</image:title>
      <image:caption>For Halloween, Lily’s dressing up as a princess dinosaur, Case as a cyberpunk, and Campbell has graduated from princess to scary clown. This sweet trio made daily stops for candy and cinnamon rolls and gave us a 5++ star review! Our “real nice shop” earned five stars for cute stuffed animals, a + for hot chocolate, and another + for ice cream. We’ll take it!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - The Season of Gathering — From Porch Pumpkins to Good Reads - James and Grace are two of our newest island residents, fulfilling their dream of rural life after moving from Portland to Marrowstone.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They love having cycling, hiking, and open-water swimming on the island. James is a builder and is already geeking out over designs for their future home. Our store helped seal the deal when they bought property here: fresh food, produce, and, best of all, wine and treats just a short walk from home. Welcome new friends!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - The Season of Gathering — From Porch Pumpkins to Good Reads - Join us Saturday, November 8, for a conversation with local author Kelli Estes, author of The Girl Who Wrote in Silk.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This historical novel, inspired by true events, is available at our store. The Jefferson County Library in Hadlock also offers a book club kit. We can’t wait to welcome Kelli, hear about her inspiration and learn more about her writing process. We promise no spoilers for those who haven’t read the book!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - The Season of Gathering — From Porch Pumpkins to Good Reads - We had a lovely visit with our own Karen and her mom, Janet, who was visiting from Kalispell.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We are thrilled to have Karen on our team and even happier she now calls our island home. Karen keeps our store humming with her trademark smile, but did you know she is also a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP)? She helps her clients with health and wellness goals and gave our store high marks for quality and selection, especially our carefully tended organic produce. Try the Element Chocolate Covered Rice Cakes Karen curated for us. Healthy, delicious, and perfect for curbing cravings!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>October will be the last month for this very special local goat cheese until February. The pregnant goats need time to gain weight and build babies!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - The Season of Gathering — From Porch Pumpkins to Good Reads - Evie (4), Mea (11), and June (2) visited from Poulsbo and couldn’t resist a photo op with our porch pumpkin.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They eagerly shared their Halloween plans: Evie will sparkle as Princess Ariel, Mea’s going as a Chipette from Alvin and the Chipmunks, and little June will be the cutest donut with sprinkles. We can’t wait to see the pictures!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Shorter Days &amp;amp; Brighter Smiles - Nick, Pat, Gary, Deb, and (accidentally) Mark squeezed together for a sunny porch photo.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Gary and Deb said our store reminds them of the general store in Friendship, Maine where they got married. They signed their marriage license on the store freezer, asked the clerk to be their witness, and carried a bouquet of wildflowers gathered by the witness’s husband. As for Mark? He wasn’t part of their group but we pulled him into the picture anyway. That’s how new friendships are made on our porch!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>For the last seven years Tom has waved to passersby in front of his home from 7 to 8 am every morning. He knows how to make people feel welcome and even gave us a porch-side demo while enjoying an ice cream. His take on our team? Friendly and welcoming. We’ll take it!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Shorter Days &amp;amp; Brighter Smiles - Andrea spent a golden fall week on Marrowstone and quickly declared our store an island gem.</image:title>
      <image:caption>A self-proclaimed kale super-fan, she was thrilled to find Lacinato/Tuscan kale in all its crispy, vibrant glory. Visiting from Pensacola, Florida, Andrea said it’s clear we’re invested in local farms, makers, and artisans and she loved the strong community vibe. Her verdict? You could do all your weekly shopping here without ever leaving the island.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Shorter Days &amp;amp; Brighter Smiles - Jim, Tamara, Joanna, Lori, Mike, and Paul all have deep roots on Marrowstone.</image:title>
      <image:caption>As kids and young adults they spent vacations crabbing, kayaking, Polar Bear plunging, and parading on Tractor Days. On their return, they were delighted to find the store still sporting its familiar flower boxes and classic signage and even more thrilled to spot Zotz candy from their childhood. These grown kids couldn’t resist becoming salty dogs on the porch once again!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Born in Joshua Tree and most recently living in Santa Barbara, she headed north in search of that perfect mix of ocean and forest. It was love at first sight when she landed on Marrowstone, and her island love story grew when she discovered our store (and all our gluten-free options). Welcome, friend!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Shorter Days &amp;amp; Brighter Smiles - Jilly greets customer with a warm smile as she hustles coffee drinks, rings up groceries, and shares local advice.</image:title>
      <image:caption>But did you know this petite dynamo has fished albacore commercially since she was 12? Based in Hawaii, she chased runs all the way to the International Date Line. We wish we had a video of Jilly working 10 fishing lines during a hot bite! Her record catch was a 63-pound albacore, and on her biggest day she hauled in nine tons.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Shorter Days &amp;amp; Brighter Smiles - Wendy, Paul, Willa (5), and Joon the mini doodle stopped by while camping at Fort Flagler.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Willa and her grandparents raved about our fruit, coffee, toys, and local gifts. In true island spirit, Willa scavenged the beach for perfect rocks, painted them, and tucked them back for lucky beachcombers to discover. Look for one special rock featuring Wendy and Willa!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Vintage 80s photo of Mike with his stepdad Ralph and mom Anne, selling Scow Bay oysters and clams on Flagler Road. Just $3.50 a dozen!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Savoring Summer’s Finale - Harper (5) and Palmer (3) popped in for treats…</image:title>
      <image:caption>including Cearra’s cinnamon rolls, before heading to East Beach and Fort Flagler. These Hadlock sweeties (and their parents) promised they’ll be back soon for more “yum-yums” and all-day coffee drinks.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Savoring Summer’s Finale - Judah and Alina kayaked from the south end of Marrowstone to our store for a porch lunch.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Alina said it feels like we’re always one step ahead, knowing just what people might need when they walk in. They loved the mix of nostalgic staples…Skippy peanut butter and Betty Crocker frosting. And they appreciated our variety…M&amp;Ms to stunning organic produce. Both admired our locally themed guidebook selection. These two left with lots of locally made gifts for friends and family in Chicago. We can’t wait to welcome you back!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Savoring Summer’s Finale - NGS board members John and Carol brought their son Ian to visit the store they lovingly helped build.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ian marveled at what a community can do when it pulls together. He declared our store “the cutest”! Great work Mom and Dad!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Jeff splits his time between his Marrowstone home and his 44-foot sailboat. The trio shared stories of their long friendship including their brief foray into hippiedom. Scott makes granola and is the innkeeper at Sir Cedric’s Cedar Treehouse (he might still be a hippie). Between them, they’ve been an engineer, a school principal, and a stonemason. Can you guess who’s who? Their gratitude for our open doors and their infectious laughter made our evening.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Savoring Summer’s Finale - Maddy and Shelagh are sisters-in-law who made our store their one-stop shop for Labor Day weekend.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Maddy grew up on our enchanted island and has been in 15 Tractor Day parades and has braved many Polar Bear dips. Her tastes may have shifted from penny candy to organic produce, but her love of the store hasn’t wavered. These two filled a cart with kale, Mystery Bay Farm chèvre, frozen pie crusts for their blackberry harvest and plenty of basics. Shelagh calls us the island pantry with items from Reese’s Cups to Samish Bay yogurt (her favorite). Best of all? A good cup of coffee and a break from kids and husbands.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Savoring Summer’s Finale - This nomadic trio, Rick, Jan and Lily the doodle, have been on the road for ten years.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This month they’re Fort Flagler campground hosts. Rick grew up in Yakutat, Alaska without paved roads or TV and says our store reminds him of the general store from his childhood. They raved about what they found on our shelves while enjoying cookies and coffee on a foggy Saturday afternoon.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Savoring Summer’s Finale - Speaking of college friends, Stephen and Katie rallied 15 UW friends for a Marrowstone weekend (Stephen, Steve, Sally, Katie, Amy &amp; Will pictured).</image:title>
      <image:caption>Every visit brought a chorus of spirited OMGs: “This store is so cute!” “The produce is so fresh!” “The cheese, wine &amp; beer selection is so perfect!” Thank you for shopping between Fort Flagler hikes, East Beach walks, storytelling and croquet. Don’t wait another 20 years to reunite on this special island at the edge of America!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Savoring Summer’s Finale - Dan, Mazy, and Cory stopped in for snacks before hiking Mount Townsend.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Seattle-based but summering and weekending on Marrowstone, they’ve owned their island log cabin for over a decade. Mazy laughed about sleeping in the attic with bats before a few upgrades. They were thrilled when our store reopened after the fire, both for shopping and as a community hub. From vegan jerky to coconut water to Cearra’s cowboy cookies, this kind family had nothing but praise for our selections. And Mazy, yes, we’re hunting down that toilet bowl candy you remember so fondly!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Savoring Summer’s Finale - Every bite in this spread came from our store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Want to wow visitors with almost no effort? Grab a mix of creamy and bold cheeses, sweet and savory crackers, and juicy stone fruit. Pile it all on a locally made wooden board and voilà, you’re ready for a delicious gathering.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Heather is a self-taught baker who tweaks family recipes to create scrumptious treats like our Moon’s Cafe Island Time carrot cake. Next up is her chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting and chocolate raspberry ganache. We’ve sampled both, and just like Hallen, we are wholehearted fans!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Carrot Cake, Cobbler and Cider - Bird &amp; Blossom Cidery’s grand opening is August 29!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sandy and Duncan came to Marrowstone eight years ago with a dream and 20 apple trees. Today, they have 285 trees and a goal: cider made only from Marrowstone fruit. Our favorite? The rosé. Come by for fantastic cider, stunning mountain views and a dog-friendly vibe. BYOF (bring your own food) from our store for a perfect picnic!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Carrot Cake, Cobbler and Cider - Courtney had a vision of peach blueberry cobbler.</image:title>
      <image:caption>So she visited our store where she found all of the fruit, ginger (secret ingredient!), heavy cream and baking ingredients she needed. Her recipe called for 12 ingredients…and we had them all! See below for her finished masterpiece. And yes, she grabbed ice cream for a final touch!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Carrot Cake, Cobbler and Cider - Nate, Marlene, Caleb (9) and Colin (7) visited us from Twisp.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This sweet family found candy for the boys, a foraging book for Dad and store merch for Mom. Seafood chowder and crab cakes were on the menu for this family…all using Marrowstone harvested ingredients. We expect nothing less from a fish biologist with a passion for salmon recovery!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Carrot Cake, Cobbler and Cider - Jennifer, Glenn, Myles and Mimi have been making summer pilgrimages to Marrowstone since 2004.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This Minnesotan family was happy to say goodbye to their state bird (mosquito) and hello to our bountiful wildlife. They appreciate the sense of community at our store and genuine smiles from staff. Their daily shopping included produce, local beer, coffee and pastries. And their final visit was spent hunting for local gifts for friends at home. Thank you for spreading the love!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Carrot Cake, Cobbler and Cider - Curious about foraging, fishing and harvesting locally?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Chelsie has thoughtfully curated book guides that will improve your knowledge and confidence in living from our bountiful land and sea. “A Rockhound’s Guide” has sold out, but we’ll have more on the shelves soon!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Carrot Cake, Cobbler and Cider - Aunt Sara, Zadie (14), Roxanne (12), Joel and Rachel are celebrating ten years on the Olympic Peninsula.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They love our rural, coastal feel and being close to their food sources. Aunt Sara, visiting from Los Angeles, said being on our island is like stepping into a nature bath. These good people appreciate our high quality, diverse offerings and strongly recommend Rachel’s Mystery Bay Farm goat cheese. Best quote? “Everyone here is intertwined; giving what they can, and valuing what others give.”</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Carrot Cake, Cobbler and Cider - Bill, Henry and Sue visited us daily while vacationing on Marrowstone.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These Bostonians loved our homey vibe and are big fans of our Pane d’Amore scones, Chimacum Grainery beer and Molly Moon’s Ice Cream. We think you look great in our merch and hope you’ll be back soon!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cooper began kayaking to our store at five and told us mom pays for treats when he kayaks. This trio fished every body of water near Marrowstone (catch-and-release except for the elusive dream salmon). Have a great junior year!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Adventures, Treats &amp;amp; Island Beats - Steve traveled to Port Townsend to visit his Aunt Mary Jean and Uncle Peter.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They stopped at our store after an afternoon Fort Flagler stroll. These longtime visitors know how much it takes to keep our store open and support us whenever they can. They love Marrowstone’s secret driveways that vanish into the woods. Favorite store treats: ice cream, cookies, and croissant bread (French toast magic). Thank you for treasuring our slower speed of life.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Adventures, Treats &amp;amp; Island Beats - Fill up while you can on organic berries, stone fruit, figs and melon.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We’re grateful to the farmers who grow with such care, and to our volunteers who keep our produce fresh and beautiful. Big thanks this week to our volunteers Katie and Jim!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Adventures, Treats &amp;amp; Island Beats - Karla and Rafael (2.5) come to Marrowstone from Seattle to visit friends on Smith Road.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These cuties love to swim, clam and look for sculpin under rocks. Karla says our community store is “darling” and she especially appreciates shopping our local products. Rafael loves our friendly porch bear and colorful geraniums!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This family loves anchoring in different bays and exploring new shores. They said it’s uncanny how many of their favorite items show up here — from gluten-free snacks to new books for the boat. Mom calls the store “cute and homey”. We know you love exploring new places, but we hope Marrowstone can be a regular destination for your sweet family.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Adventures, Treats &amp;amp; Island Beats - Steve and Andrea enjoyed summer libations in Mystery Bay using vintage Nordland General Store pint glasses.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Boat time was even better with a yummy charcuterie platter from our store; Coro salami, Mystery Bay goat cheese, Cypress Grove goat gouda and Bella Capra goat cheddar. Add organic Thomcord grapes and it’s summer perfection!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Adventures, Treats &amp;amp; Island Beats - Richard polished off his “strawbabies” while proudly explaining how he broke his wrist on the monkey bars.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Nine more days until the cast comes off! He hasn’t let it slow him down — he’s still painting, drawing, and strolling the beach. His mom says the store is a bright spot in their week and loves visiting from Port Ludlow for drinks, produce and treats.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Adventures, Treats &amp;amp; Island Beats - Gabby (7) and Oscar (4) visited us daily during their two week Marrowstone family vacation.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Gabby’s favorite store treat? A peach. Oscar’s? Starbursts. They also approve of candy hamburgers, pizzas and ring pops for lunch. These two loved visiting their grandparents, aunts, cousin and friends on the island. Their favorite Marrowstone adventure: beach combing for pristine white shells.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Adventures, Treats &amp;amp; Island Beats - Chris and Heather zip around Marrowstone on Honda scooters, taking breaks from city life in Seattle.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Chris came to the Nordland store as a kid for penny candy, and now he can’t resist our smoked fish, crackers and ice cream. Heather says our produce is “something special.” We’ll take it! Vroom vroom.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Adventures, Treats &amp;amp; Island Beats - Jessica and Robert stopped by for snacks after kayaking from East Beach to Mystery Bay.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They paddled through challenging turbulence, crab pots and playful seals. Robert is (per Jessica) obsessed with building wooden kayaks. Next up is a woman’s boat crafted to accommodate Jessica’s large feet. Her words, not ours. This adventurous duo circumnavigated Marrowstone three weeks ago. Their 19 mile journey took seven hours. Robert is retired coast guard search and rescue and Jessica is a retired massage therapist. Sounds like a perfect combo for safely completing and recovering from long journeys. These two belong to Olympic Peninsula Paddlers which does important work like Kinney Point clean up and rescue instruction.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Hey summer! Slow your roll. We’re just warming up! - Mike and Lisa have been members since we opened, but this summer was their first store visit.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They tried all Samish Bay yogurts (plain, Greek and labneh), said our corn was the best of the summer and reminisced over Cracker Jacks! These Bostonians love good coffee and thought our mochas were sensational!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Hey summer! Slow your roll. We’re just warming up! - Summer and Krista are the new Nordland post office power duo.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Summer is our post office clerk and Krista is our mail carrier. If you have a PO box, see Summer for your new key and return your existing key to Port Hadlock. All mail and packages that were at the Hadlock post office are now in Nordland.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Hey summer! Slow your roll. We’re just warming up! - Christine sent us this photo from the Ruth Glacier in Denali National Park.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We crazy love this photo, but we’re wondering if next time Christine should also model a Nordland General Store beanie and sweatshirt! Brrrrr! Thank you Christine for spreading the love and sharing your contagious smile.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Hey summer! Slow your roll. We’re just warming up! - Sisters Oaklynn (6) and Finnley (3) light up our aisles every time they visit.</image:title>
      <image:caption>The girls love to spend time with Grandma Gigi watching My Little Pony, picking berries and shopping at our store. Oaklynn’s favorite thing about Finnley is her “crazy” and Finnley’s favorite thing about Oaklynn is pulling her hair. Sounds about right!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Hey summer! Slow your roll. We’re just warming up! - We love a good treat while hiking Mt. Townsend, kayaking Kilisut Harbor or enjoying a lazy summer afternoon on the porch.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These are some of our new yummies: Chuao chocolate bars, Bearclaw granola bars, Poppies chocolate macarons and Ranger turtles. They have our lip smacking approval!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>They left D.C. on May 6 and will end in La Push this week! These veterans said the generosity they have experienced across our stunning country has far eclipsed any muscle fatigue. Congrats on your accomplishment and thank you for your service!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Hey summer! Slow your roll. We’re just warming up! - Jesse and Caroline proved you can be in your 20s and still appreciate the candy aisle.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They feasted on all the Zotz flavors and bags of Mad Candy. You can also sample our beer once you are in your 20s. These siblings gave a giant thumbs up to our beer selection, especially the new offerings from Chimacum Valley Grainery.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Hey summer! Slow your roll. We’re just warming up! - June brought her sister Anne, granddaughter Renly (12) and daughter Megan to our store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Megan told us she is thrilled our community has the space and heart to support our store. Our Pane d’Amore cinammon twists and Snoqualmie vanilla bean ice cream may have been slightly depleted during the family visit, but next time we’ll be better prepared! June is one of our tireless volunteers who hustles behind the scenes to keep our store humming.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Living in Paradise. Summer Edition. - Jessica, Liam (15) and Rob recently visited from Seattle.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They are repeat Fort Flagler campers and love to hike and bike the park. They recommend the Fort Flager hospital tour (their guide wore period clothing!) and were looking forward to battery tour. These nature and history buffs said crossing the bridge onto Marrowstone is like entering another world. Jessica is a union electrician, Liam is a D&amp;D adventurer and Rob is a welder and fabricator. We could chat on the porch for hours with this family!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Living in Paradise. Summer Edition. - We had a lovely porch chat with Arwen and Alejandro who were camping at Fort Flagler.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These Poulsbo visitors impressed us with their foldable kayaks and paddles. We checked out the boats inside their car and were awed by the small size. They came to see us for beer and ice cream after hiking and paddling. They noticed our local Millbrook Clayworks pottery features animals they saw while visiting Marrowstone like heron, crab and kingfishers. Best compliment of the week, “you have way more ice cream options than we expected from a general store”. We do know how to make people happy!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Living in Paradise. Summer Edition. - Erika and Ella are a mother daughter pair from Olympia who visit Marrowstone annually.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Not pictured here is grandma who was relaxing at the rented farmhouse waiting for happy snacks to appear from our store. These lovely woman told us our community feels peaceful and accepting, even if you aren’t a resident. They appreciated our selection of mementos and good food with mindful ingredients. The three generations loved being able to walk to the store from their home away from home!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Living in Paradise. Summer Edition. - Jess, Nana (Joyce) and Jeffrey have a combined 128 years of family history on Marrowstone.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jess’ parents bought property on the west side of Marrowstone in 1959 and Nana’s parents (Jeffrey’s grandparents) bought property on the east side in 1962. Fast forward almost 60 years and Jess and Jeffrey were introduced at our store, stoked their romance in front of the old wood stove and now shop regularly as a joyfully married couple. We love hearing about connections made at our store!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Living in Paradise. Summer Edition. - Meet Gina and Bob from Port Ludlow.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These two dynamos walk Flager daily with their super mutt Ursa. They time their island visits to enjoy Marrowstone Vineyards and to buy Chimacum Grainery bread from our store on Thursdays. Gina is a sommelier and said our wine selection is top knotch! Bob does salmon habitat restoration work with local tribes. We think a fish and wine pairing might be on the menu!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Living in Paradise. Summer Edition. - We strongly support pajamas all day long.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These lucky siblings: Solomon (6), Rebekah (3), Naomi (4) and Jeremih (7) visit Marrowstone every summer. Store favorites include animal stuffies, ice cream + sprinkles and visiting Nana (Sarah!) while she works at the store. This is the first summer Jeremih was allowed to kayak to the store!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Living in Paradise. Summer Edition. - Kyle and Kelly celebrated their recent one year anniversary with bubbles and flowers from our store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These newlyweds told us our store feels like a step back to a simpler time. They appreciate traveling down the road a short distance for breakfast treats, ice cream and delicious libations. They said no day is complete without a trip to the store to see who’s around and to admire the front flower boxes.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Living in Paradise. Summer Edition. - Jen has been a major supporter of our store since the day we opened.</image:title>
      <image:caption>She loves our well-tended produce and says we have what she needs for a yummy stir fry, salad or grilling with neighbors. Whether it’s a local oyster treat, hand crafted earrings for a friend or a candle gift for her favorite auntie, Jen says we have her covered!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Living in Paradise. Summer Edition. - Charlotte and Kristy recently visited friends on Marrowstone.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They said our island feels like a loosely kept secret and every moment on the island is a photo opp. Both appreciated daily visits to the store for coffee, cookies and local artisan crafts. We were thrilled to overhear them say they could do their regular shopping at our store. We hope these two teachers will return on their next school break!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Open the windows. Turn up the tunes. It’s Full Tilt summer! - Jess and Katie bonded in our parking lot after realizing they both like to zip around in their matching Fiat 500e cars.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These new friends are Marrowstone residents and love shopping for groceries without leaving the island. White wine, bananas, hamburger buns…apparently we have everything they need! This is our dream. New and old community connections.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Open the windows. Turn up the tunes. It’s Full Tilt summer! - Liz, Karen, Lyndi and The Mighty Quinn were excited to visit us before and after walking at Fort Flagler.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These longtime friends loved our old world charm and said our store transported them to a simpler time. This was Liz’s inaugural Marrowstone visit and we hope these lovelies return. With TMQ!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Open the windows. Turn up the tunes. It’s Full Tilt summer! - Grace, Susan and island resident Debbie met during an intensive on-line program in 2022.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These three virtual friends decided to meet in real life on Marrowstone. And boy are we happy they did! They gushed about the pace and beauty of our island and fell in love with our store. We had everything they needed from local salad greens to artisan wedding presents. They said each locally crafted item carries a story and honors the energy of our special community. Wow. We’re blushing.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Open the windows. Turn up the tunes. It’s Full Tilt summer! - Nerd alert! Ann, George, Suzanna and Larry have a combined three PhDs.</image:title>
      <image:caption>And these four wisely love sitting on our front porch watching the world go by. Arizona residents Suzanna and Larry have visited Marrowstone every summer for over ten years. We are grateful for Ann and George’s daily visits and delight in meeting their family and friends all summer long!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Open the windows. Turn up the tunes. It’s Full Tilt summer! - Mitchell and Madison brought Emerson (1.5) to shop in our kids corner.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fun fact. When Mitchell and Madison started dating, they’d pick up movies from the old store and hang for the weekend at Mitchell’s parents on Marrowstone. We may not have DVDs or toy cap guns anymore, but we love remaining part of your family island experience.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Open the windows. Turn up the tunes. It’s Full Tilt summer! - Tess and Rowan (6 months) are Marrowstone residents.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mom and Dad left Seattle for a quieter lifestyle and a more carefree childhood for Rowan. This foodie family appreciates our cozy store, personable staff and rotating pastry selection. Mom is excited for the day when Rowan and our staff will greet each other by name. Welcome to our community!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Open the windows. Turn up the tunes. It’s Full Tilt summer! - Gary, Cynthia and Cosmo arrived by boat to visit their Marrowstone friends.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They embraced all things Marrowstone: our store, winery and Fort Flagler and East Beach State Parks. And, of course, crab season opener. They marveled at our store bounty - tahini, kale, GF crackers, local jewelry and so much more - and visited us daily!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Open the windows. Turn up the tunes. It’s Full Tilt summer! - This is a love letter to Quince.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our store shines brighter whenever you pop in. Whether you are bringing flowers for our customers or grabbing snacks for biking with dad, your energy propels us all. Yes, we admire your entreprenial spirit and appreciate your flowers on our counter. But most of all we adore the person you are becoming.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Open the windows. Turn up the tunes. It’s Full Tilt summer! - Meet daughter (Lanie) and mom (Marcia).</image:title>
      <image:caption>In the 80s the family began staying at The Ecologic Place cottages on south Marrowstone. Years later Lanie and her husband honeymooned on Marrowstone. Mom gave Lanie a store membership as a birthday present! How cool is that?!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Peter modeled his NGS beanie while boating in Dabob Bay and George of the Jungle sported his NGS crewneck sweatshirt while hunting for black mamba snakes in Botswana.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Our glorious summer has arrived! - Angela and Ian brought Isla (3) and Remy (5) to the store during a Fort Flagler camping adventure.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These sweet Seattleites love beach treasure and came to Marrowstone with a metal detector and well-honed beach glass hunting skills. We’ve heard this family also makes impressive sand castles!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Our glorious summer has arrived! - Remember Conner from last summer?</image:title>
      <image:caption>He’s now 9 and remains our favorite corn model (he devoured this cob raw). He’s excited to go salmon and lingcod fishing with dad and grandpa this summer. Next summer Conner will be allowed to kayak or canoe across Mystery Bay to the store for ice cream and corn. He’s growing up so fast!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Our glorious summer has arrived! - Meet Adam, Scooby Doo and Emily.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We snapped a sun-in-your eyes photo (sorry!) to capture this charming trio on the front porch. These Seattleites camped at Fort Flagler, swam in Mystery Bay and have now decided to make Marrowstone an annual tradition. They marveled at our store’s home town feel, fresh produce and local artwork.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Our glorious summer has arrived! - Bill and Jim are part-time island residents and full-time store supporters.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They come for books, wine, organic produce and chats with our staff. We love when they bring out-of-town guests to visit us. We adore these two, but be careful if they invite you to a “friendly” game of croquet or pickleball!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Our glorious summer has arrived! - Alex and Rachel rode from Seattle to Fort Flagler in a day (with an assist from the Bainbridge ferry).</image:title>
      <image:caption>These bike campers said trip highlights were picking salmonberries and visiting our store for the first time. They made several store stops for ice cream, beer and lunch. Why ride with all the weight when we have everything you need?!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Our glorious summer has arrived! - Sisters Eliza and Jordana have many Marrowstone memories.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Grandpa had an island farm and these two city slickers recalled doing lots of farm chores while Grandpa caught up with his buddies. The original store was a family favorite for last minute meals, penny candy and ice cream. These siblings were overjoyed to sit on our porch once again and reminisce while wearing their new store merch.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Our glorious summer has arrived! - No one does summer as well as sisters Debbie and Tina.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These closely connected sibs are equally matched bursts of energy and sunshine. They are passionate store ambassadors who rave about our local products and friendly staff. The love goes both ways friends!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Our glorious summer has arrived! - Patrick, Kayla, Pete and Tara moored their new Ranger Tug at Mystery Bay last week.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Earlier this year, Pete and Tara chose Port Townsend and Marrowstone for their inaugural boating destination. They arrived at our store hungry after that first voyage and said we saved them with charcuterie, cookies, beer and cider. These quick learners are now timing the tides for Mystery Bay store runs. So happy to be part of your boat life!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Want your drink to stay cold? Need ideas for paddling and hiking? Hoping for protection from the sun? Craving local summer treats?</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Our glorious summer has arrived! - Zach (6) says there is no better summer feeling than arriving to the store by boat at 7:55 pm.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Five minutes to spare for that after dinner ice cream treat! We like your style little guy.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Summer Solstice! - Korey, Hayes and Waylon live on island and their favorite thing about the store…it’s steps away from the dock!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dad took the boys sailing and told us Waylon is learning to love boating. We love watching you dock and walk to the store for ice cream and beer. We are honored to be a port of call for your family!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Summer Solstice! - Andy and his daughter Levyn had a father’s day picnic on our porch.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This sweet father-daughter duo loves to motorcycle to Marrowstone from Port Townsend. Dad appreciates our focus on local and we had a nice chat about potentially carrying his BluJay kombucha. We love local makers!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Summer Solstice! - Kai, Rob, Etolin (10) and Kingston (8) loaded up their summer toys and headed to Mystery Bay.</image:title>
      <image:caption>But first they stopped at the Nordland General Store for a box of lunch treats and drinks! This family loves the community vibe of our store. We hope you were able to sail El Toro and enjoy a beautiful day on the water!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>They told us “it’s rare in this world to find a place this peaceful and sweet”. These charmers stopped in daily for pastries and coffee in the morning and fruit and ice cream in the afternoon. We approve of their plans to kayak across Mystery Bay to visit us when they return!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Oh La La…can you believe it…they told us our store is the highlight of their trip! They visit Marrowstone often and are big fans of our local beer, cider and Mystery Bay Farm cheese. We appreciate their choice of shopping carts!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Summer Solstice! - Sisters Ellie (14) and Liya (16) received Nordland General Store gift cards for their birthdays.</image:title>
      <image:caption>And they had no problem finding ways to use their gifts! These two hold a very special place in our hearts and we were happy to make their annual Marrowstone trip even more fun!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Our farmers are getting closer and closer. This week’s Chimacum strawberries and Wenatchee cherries are two of our favorites!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Islanders Lori and Glen spent two weeks in Ireland with their friends Susan and Bob. Happy to see everyone appropriately attired!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Father’s Day - We have lots of options to show dad extra love this weekend!</image:title>
      <image:caption>You know dad is always right. And we’re mostly right about what makes dad happy. Besides you, that is.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Father’s Day - Meet your MICA board (from left): Nancy, Bob, Gary, Jackie, Colleen, Radha and Jess.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This lively community-minded septet met on our porch to plan the 2025 Strawberry Festival for YOU! Check out the details below.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Father’s Day - Sue and Bonnie came in to see our newly relaunched store and visit Sam, their old friend and our general manager.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sue worked at the Food Co-op in PT and is widely recognized as a produce legend. Which is why we blushed when she told us our produce is well-tended and appealing. Sue and Bonnie love bringing their grandkids to Marrowstone to visit the parks and beaches. We can’t wait to meet all the family members!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>These sugar snap peas from Midori Farm are as sweet and crunchy as they look. Enough said.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Father’s Day - Wisconsinites and Seattleites Carol, Stevie, Sam and Stacy visited Marrowstone on a stunning sunny afternoon.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Carol previously worked for a large, healthy-ish grocery store now owned by Amazon. She is impressed with our gourmet, high quality selections. Carol and Stevie are engaged (congrats!) and loved Marrowstone. So much so that they asked if we knew of a wedding officiant who could perform the service immediately!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Father’s Day - Taylor and the crew at Marrowstone Vineyards are thrilled with the newly released 2024 Rosé.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This dry, medium body blush is made with Mourvèdre grapes from Yakima Valley and pairs well with seafood and garden salads. And guess what? You can only buy this lip smacking bottle from the Nordland General Store or the vineyard. Honored!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Father’s Day - Speaking of amazing dads, Scott from Mystery Bay Farms is making hay while the sun shines.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Scott harvests hay at peak protein content to feed the goats only the best. Which means higher quality goat milk. Which means the best chèvre for you at your Nordland General Store! We l-o-v-e when Scott drives his tractor to the store to pick up beer after harvesting!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Community L*O*V*E on such a lovely day! - The Tractor Days parade was followed by the Tractor Days Triathlon.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Participants completed a 3/4 mile run from the Nordland General Store to Mystery Bay State Park, a return kayak/SUP/canoe journey back to store followed by a 3.5 mile bike ride around the island. Such amazing energy!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Community L*O*V*E on such a lovely day! - Over 170 friends, family members and neighbors gathered to celebrate our One Year Anniversary operating as a community co-op.</image:title>
      <image:caption>From 102 years old to 4 weeks old, people connected on a bluebird Saturday to recognize what can be achieved when a community comes together for the common good.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Community L*O*V*E on such a lovely day! - Karen has been an island resident since 2007.</image:title>
      <image:caption>She enjoys the idyllic feel of our quirky community and supports our store by buying gifts, staples and lots of ice cream! We appreciate the flair Karen adds to our community and the many contributions she makes as a local educator.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Community L*O*V*E on such a lovely day! - The Islanders String Band played their way into our hearts on Saturday.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This ensemble provided a pitch perfect soundtrack to our anniversary gathering and we loved every note!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Community L*O*V*E on such a lovely day! - Over 30 tractors paraded past the Nordland General Store during this year’s Tractor Days.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This was the 25th Tractor Days orchestrated by Sue and Tom. We are grateful for the annual reminder of the important role agriculture has played in the history of our island.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Community L*O*V*E on such a lovely day! - Anniversary celebration co-chairs Lee (pictured left) and Barcy and committee members Susan, Carol, Linda and Rebecca threw a perfect party.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Thank you for the many hours of planning, set up and clean up. Amazing teamwork!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Community L*O*V*E on such a lovely day! - Lauren and Arthur drove the first JUST MARRIED tractor in the history of Tractor Days.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These Marrowstone islanders were married on May 5 at Fort Townsend State Park. We hear a honeymoon to Bali or Baja is being planned by these lovebirds. We wish these soulmates every happiness!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Community L*O*V*E on such a lovely day! - Dave and Rob have been friends since the mid 80s when they met working in Alaska.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Residents of Seattle and Bainbridge Island, they love to hike year-round on Marrowstone and appreciate our treat selection for après-hiking. These friends came for our anniversary party and stayed for the porch after party!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - We are almost ONE! - Kara, Nat (4) and Marian (1) visited us while staying at Fort Flagler.</image:title>
      <image:caption>The kids happily explored our toy selection while mom and dad shopped. Everyone left with something new to try including Propolis farmhouse ales and Cearra’s cookies. Dad said our candy jars remind him of his childhood general store in Stanley, Idaho. Awww…</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - We are almost ONE! - Kelly and mom Cathy enjoyed a mother’s day excursion last weekend.</image:title>
      <image:caption>After a Fort Flagler walk, this mother-daughter duo enjoyed refreshments on our porch. Kelly enjoys visiting her mom from Seattle and getting away to our quiet oasis. This was Kelly’s first visit and she was wowed by our charm and product selection.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - We are almost ONE! - This is a first!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our neighbor Bill asked if he could level our table when he noticed it rocking. We brought him our toolbox and voila, no more uneven table! Bill said we are the morning coffee shop he’s always wanted in his neighborhood. We love seeing him settled in with coffee, a pastry and the paper. And we love people who leave places better than they found them. It’s the old campsite rule!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - We are almost ONE! - Check out some of our new artisan paper products!</image:title>
      <image:caption>We love these adorable E. Frances Paper Little Notes, rainy day paint-by-number kits and our custom designed Elizabeth Person Art &amp; Design Marrowstone area map. Small world connection…Nat and Marian’s dad, Brandon, is an old friend of Elizabeth’s and he was delighted to see her work in our store!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - We are almost ONE! - Jesse is grateful for her short 6 minute walk to our store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>She keeps returning for our people, organic produce and staple items. Jesse loves to soak up our view while sitting at the front counter and enjoying a nibble. We’re delighted Jesse lives close by and visits regularly.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - We are almost ONE! - This is the crew who brings our store to life.</image:title>
      <image:caption>From back left: Juli, Sam, Amber, Tim and Sarah. From front left: Chelsie, Susan, Cheryl, Jilly and Ally. Your store experience always comes with a “hello” and smile from this team. And that’s how we create community!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - We are almost ONE! - Meet the Island String Band who will be playing during our one year anniversary celebration.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Get ready for some lively Americana music with a dash of blues and jazz.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - We are almost ONE! - Arlo (11) and Sully (6) were all smiles at our candy section when they found their favorite Double Bubble gum and Sour Patch candies.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mom said we had all of her favorite things including a great beer and wine selection. Mom left with Hidden Hollow soaps and the boys left with a pocketful of candy. Sounds like a family win!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - We are almost ONE! - Ralph from Moonlight Oysters has been harvesting these local Marrowstone delicacies for all of us to enjoy.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These tasty Aphrodite oysters will be chilling on our front porch and ready for pickup starting this Friday, May 23!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Mother’s Day - We know love and gratitude are the most important gifts you can give the moms in your life.</image:title>
      <image:caption>If you’re also looking for small ways to show your appreciation, we’ve got you covered!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Mother’s Day - Thank you Sue and Tom for planting our flower boxes and preparing us for summer.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This year’s planting task also included rebuilding two planter boxes. We are awed by everything you do to add beauty and joy to our store and island. We can’t wait to see blooms spilling over!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Mother’s Day - Teri and Dan recently celebrated a sparkling sunny day with bubbles and ice cream.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dan is a doppelgänger for a certain jolly soul who visited us in December. Just a coincidence, we’re sure! Teri and Dan are part of an extended Marrowstone family that pumps up our community!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Mother’s Day - Ally’s brother (Austin) and cousin (Hunter) were each paid $5 by their moms to visit our store as dinosaur cowboys.</image:title>
      <image:caption>The boys are out of school for the summer and looking forward to camping and being outdoors. They love getting snacks at our store and are very enthusiastic about our premium marshmallow selection!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Mother’s Day - Ryan, Willa and Josie (6 months) visited us from Oregon.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ryan and Willa honeymooned on Marrowstone in 2022. They were delighted to see our store reopened this week. Willa bought a few bottles of our Marrowstone Vineyard wine because she said drinking the earthy wine at home reminds her of our little island!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>They applaud our bright, homey store and fresh produce. Barbara’s family owned a five and dime store in Poulsbo. She said our store brings back many happy memories.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Mother’s Day - Holly and Evelyn (4) stopped in for coffee before heading to Oma’s to visit her little chicks.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Holly loved the Nordland General Store candy selection as a kid and she’s happy we’ve recreated an old school candy section. Thank you Holly for creating new store memories with Evelyn.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy Mother’s Day - Sandy and daughter Leslie visited their friend and co-worker Laura (center) on Marrowstone.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Leslie was thrilled to try our vegan Fiddlehead ice cream! This trio thinks community co-ops are magical and they loved our origin story. Their enthusiasm for our store left us smiling all day.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This sweetness is matched by newly arrived blackberry and clover honey from Sailing S Orchard.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Anniversary celebrations, local makers &amp;amp; sweet honey! - Mike, Kayla and Lois (5) visited us from Joyce.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We filled their matching travel mugs so they could sip &amp; shop. Kayla is on the board of Lois’ pre-school cooperative and has a deep appreciation for how cooperatives can serve and connect communities. We hope these cuties had a great time exploring Fort Flagler!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Anniversary celebrations, local makers &amp;amp; sweet honey! - Meet Isla (4), Mallory, Josh and Henry (2) from Sequim.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This sweet family came for the day to visit Fort Flagler and family on Marrowstone. The kids were super excited about our toy submarines, pullback cars, chocolate milk &amp; stickers. We think this family wins “best boots” this weekend!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Anniversary celebrations, local makers &amp;amp; sweet honey! - The Rat Island Rowing Club relaxed after a morning of battling a ripping tide.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They reported raccoon, loon and harbor seal sightings while they were on the water. These year-round rowers are always a happy crew on our porch.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Anniversary celebrations, local makers &amp;amp; sweet honey! - Stan, Linda, Reta, Karen, Mike and Jim boated to Mystery Bay from Whidbey Island this week.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This group has been making the voyage across Admiralty Inlet in the spring and fall for the past seven years. They love our focus on local and are so happy we have reopened. We hope to see your flotilla again soon!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Anniversary celebrations, local makers &amp;amp; sweet honey! - Patti and Marty celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last weekend.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Family journeyed by train and plane from as far as Fargo and San Francisco. It has been ten years since some family members have been together. Now that’s a testament to true love. Congrats you two!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Anniversary celebrations, local makers &amp;amp; sweet honey! - It’s only early May, but warmer weather and sunshine already have us planning for summer!</image:title>
      <image:caption>We can’t wait to dig into all of the Fiddlehead Creamery flavors (Coffee Cookie is a staff fav). Thank you Amanda for restocking us this week with your dairy-free ice cream. You will not believe this Port Townsend-made treat is vegan!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Anniversary celebrations, local makers &amp;amp; sweet honey! - Erik and his wife Radha are the duo behind Newquist Forge.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We are proud to offer their hand hammered woks, cookware, garden tools, hooks and candleholders. Erik took time in his shop to show us his new induction-friendly woks. Erik and his wife Radha do so much to connect our community and we are grateful for their contributions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This little blue guy found a new home with one of our crew and stayed out of the landfill. We love a happy ending.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Spanish Torta, Easter Egg &amp;amp; Rubber Ducky Treasures - Dee and Carol are AAUW members who were volunteer docents at one of the Marrowstone houses on this year’s tour.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They told us their favorite place on our island is Marrowstone Vineyards and their second favorite is our store. We’re happy to be on the podium! These two raved about our book selection and connection to Imprint Books. Come check out our new summer titles!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Spanish Torta, Easter Egg &amp;amp; Rubber Ducky Treasures - NGS board members joined other neighbors to pick up beach trash.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We hauled 250 pounds of styrofoam, bottles, shoes, rope and even a rubber ducky. Earth Month may be ending, but our natural stewardship is year round.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Spanish Torta, Easter Egg &amp;amp; Rubber Ducky Treasures - Ellinor and Avery are best friends.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These two planned an Easter egg hunt at Mystery Bay State Park. They shopped for all types of candy treats at our store to put inside their eggs. Rumor has it that the largest egg was going to be hidden in the tidal flats. We hope a lucky hunter found that egg!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Spanish Torta, Easter Egg &amp;amp; Rubber Ducky Treasures - Bobbie visited us this week from California.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Marko and his crew planted matador, Ailsa Craig and cabernet onions this week next to a field of garlic. Marko and his wife Hanako keep us flush with products from their Quilcene valley farm all year long. We give thanks to every local farmer and producer who feeds our community.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Spanish Torta, Easter Egg &amp;amp; Rubber Ducky Treasures - Cameryn, Doug and Leslie are big supporters of our store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cameryn applauds having a place for community to gather. Mom appreciates being able to buy farm eggs five minutes before breakfast. And Doug says visiting our store is just like walking through the farmers’ market. High praise from this flannel fam!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Spanish Torta, Easter Egg &amp;amp; Rubber Ducky Treasures - Dawne and Katherine are energetic AAUW volunteers who provided Cearra’s cookies to those on the Home &amp; Kitchen tour.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These two told us they are passionate about AAUW because it provides direct support to our local women and girls. We were beyond proud to be a stop on this year’s tour.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Spanish Torta, Easter Egg &amp;amp; Rubber Ducky Treasures - Grace and Mary are beaming with their Ines Rosales tortas.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mary (right) fell in love with these crackers living in Spain almost 30 years ago. Mary moved to PT recently and was delighted to find her Spanish treasure in her new hometown. These new friends also recommend our Newquist Forge and Pane d’Amore treasures!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Sunshine, smiles &amp;amp; our local hero! - Quince and Rigel have been friends since they were three.</image:title>
      <image:caption>You may recognize Quince as one of our flower purveyors, but did you also know he is also a stocker for Mystery Bay Farm?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Well, the moms are producing abundant milk which means delicious chevré for all of our customers! Thanks Quince for keeping us flush with fresh-as-it-gets cheese! And yes, you’ve been in this newsletter more than anyone else!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Sunshine, smiles &amp;amp; our local hero! - Kyle, Griffin and Eric are perfect NGS hat models!</image:title>
      <image:caption>This handsome trio visited us every day during spring break for bake-at-home cookies, snacks, ice cream and meal ingredients. And lots of wine &amp; cider for the dads!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Sunshine, smiles &amp;amp; our local hero! - We are SO proud of Marrowstone islander Jim who just returned home after biking from Puglia, Italy to Salzburg, Austria.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jim peddled through Italy and over the Alps for 20 days and 1,050 miles before reaching Austria. Jim’s most memorable meal was orecchiette pasta with asparagus. Check out Jim’s Marrowstone Cycling Club bike jersey!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Sunshine, smiles &amp;amp; our local hero! - Leo (10) is modeling strong shopping techniques for her sister Ros (5).</image:title>
      <image:caption>These two recommend all of our quarter candy, popcorn and Cearra cinnamon rolls. We think Leo might be ready to operate a full-size shopping cart but we appreciate her being a wonderful big sister.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Sunshine, smiles &amp;amp; our local hero! - Kacie (8), David, Millie (celebrating her 7th birthday!) and Kylie visited from Marysville for the girls’ spring break.</image:title>
      <image:caption>The family explored the Ft. Worden bunkers (next time they’ll bring headlamps!). And, of course, Millie found the perfect birthday stuffy and ice cream treats at our store. Millie, we adore your birthday tiara!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Sunshine, smiles &amp;amp; our local hero! - Bobbie visited us this week from California.</image:title>
      <image:caption>She told us Marrowstone is the perfect place for centering and escaping the frenetic Bay Area. She raved about our local Port Townsend Roasting coffee selection, cards and candles. She said she didn’t want to leave…so we asked her to stay! We’re still waiting for her answer…</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Sunshine, smiles &amp;amp; our local hero! - Andrea is an islander who values her neighborhood store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>She was excited to see the multi-colored Fastbreaker eggs and learn about our Alexandre cream-on-top milk from Sarah. Andrea used to bring her daughters to the old store for ice cream after swimming in Mystery Bay. She says it’s still a fun treat to visit our store!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Sunshine, smiles &amp;amp; our local hero! - Todd told Juli, “now that the store is here I can go days without leaving the island.”</image:title>
      <image:caption>He appreciates our easy dinner and beer choices. Todd has been an islander since 1983. He says a lot has changed, but he can’t imagine living anywhere else. He can listen to the surf while watching eagles in his Douglas fir trees. Perfection.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Flowers, Ferments &amp;amp; Festivities! - Amanda repainted our iconic Marrowstone Island welcome signs.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Thank you Amanda for donating your time and talent to be sure all know they are welcome here! Amanda is a resident island artist and you can see her work at the Mystery Bay Art Gallery &amp; Studio next to our store. Open Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 4:30 pm.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Flowers, Ferments &amp;amp; Festivities! - Our good friends at Midori Farm keep us happy &amp; healthy with their sauerkraut &amp; kimchi.</image:title>
      <image:caption>From seed to soil to crock to table, these unique ferments are all tenderly created at the farm in Quilcene Valley. Our latest addition is horseradish leek which Sarah has proclaimed her favorite.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Flowers, Ferments &amp;amp; Festivities! - Ally’s best friend Kenzie made a new signboard for the store!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ally and Kenzie frequently visit the store for last minute movie snacks. They recommend any romcom with Julia Roberts accompanied by Cearra’s snickerdoodles and Kettle chips. Thank you Kenzie!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Flowers, Ferments &amp;amp; Festivities! - We love when Jan (pictured here with Jilly) visits us with her captivating smile.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jan is a big fan of our vegetables, snacks and likes to explore our growing inventory selection. Jan is an avid boater and applauds us (thank you Tom &amp; Sue!) for providing docking for boaters visiting the store.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Flowers, Ferments &amp;amp; Festivities! - Samantha, Julian (22 months) &amp; Theodore (2 months) are always beaming when they visit.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This local island family enjoys our drink selection including Finn River brandy + Silver City Brewing’s Magnificent Scotch Ale for dad. Mom shops our jewelry items for gifts and the whole family loves to come in for Cearra’s cookies!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Flowers, Ferments &amp;amp; Festivities! - Spring has sprung!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Laurie from Dragonheart Flowers delivered joy to our store with the season’s first flower bouquets. As an extra bonus, Oliver (6) joined mom for the delivery and scored a Cearra chocolate chip cookie. If you see Oliver, ask him about his recent salmon fishing!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mystery Bay kissed by morning fog</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Ice Cream Towers and Foggy Mornings - Ed brought his visiting daughter Emily to the store for coffee, pastries and groceries this week.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Emily appreciates our sweet community where neighbors know and look out for each other. Ed and Emily like to buy ingredients for banana splits at the store (especially the Coop’s salted caramel sauce). Can we come?</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Ice Cream Towers and Foggy Mornings - Meet Austin, Sierra and baby Ayla.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Austin walks with Ayla for two hours each morning to give Sierra a little rest. Often his walk includes a store visit! Austin runs Olympic Kayak Tours and delights in sharing our wildlife and nighttime bioluminescence. Austin and Sierra enjoy having the store close and are big fans of It’s a Wrap, Pane d’Amore, ice cream and much more!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Ice Cream Towers and Foggy Mornings - The temps are creeping up, the days are noticeably longer and our Elevated Ice Cream game is strong.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pro tip. Your ice cream won’t melt as quickly in the spring…perfect for enjoying while you sit on the porch watching the Mystery Bay tide ebb and flow!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rain or shine, festivities will take place on May 25 The tractor parade starts at 1 pm and the triathlon begins at 2 pm. The triathlon kicks off with a run to Mystery Bay Park, canoe or kayak back to the dock and bike around the island. Or, skip the race and join us for warm drinks and pastries while you cheer on the participants!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Ice Cream Towers and Foggy Mornings - Meet Henry (8), Thatcher (6) and Maren!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Henry loves coming to the store for fruit and candy. “Me too” says Thatcher! This active family kayaks, canoes or SUPs across Mystery Bay for ice cream at the store. So fun! Thatcher wants you to know he sleeps in mom’s Marrowstone Island shirt…purchased you know where!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Find energetic volunteers like Rich and Tom to make your recycling runs. These friends say they’re looking forward to being the “old” guys at the store enjoying coffee in the morning and beer in the afternoon. We love it…but you aren’t old enough yet!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Ice Cream Towers and Foggy Mornings - Uma, Inga, Mindy and Matt came to Marrowstone for a family weekend.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Uma and Inga are U-Dub students and love when mom and dad visit from Spokane. A favorite family activity is visiting Fort Flagler in search of beach treasure and eagles. They say the best part is coming to the store after the park for local crafts, baked goods and coffee.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rain or shine, festivities will take place on May 25. The tractor parade starts at 1 pm and the triathlon begins at 2 pm. The triathlon kicks off with a run to Mystery Bay Park, canoe or kayak back to the dock and bike around the island. Or, skip the race and join us for warm drinks and pastries while you cheer on the participants!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Artwork Mystery, Tractor Days &amp;amp; Dragons - Meet our new neighbors Kamala and Paul!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Want to know why they’re beaming? They recently retired and bought a home on Marrowstone. Two wise decisions! They say Marrowstone is the whole package. Quiet. Close to the mountains. Fabulous community store with yummy treats. Welcome neighbors!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nora wants you to know she loves our fruit. And Sophie asked us to tell you our store is extra cozy. Nora and Sophie, we want YOU to know we can’t wait for you to bring your smiles back to our store. Enjoy your roadtrip snacks!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Artwork Mystery, Tractor Days &amp;amp; Dragons - Susan has been a Marrowstone resident for 36 years.</image:title>
      <image:caption>She tries to do all of her shopping at our store. She knows our inventory better than we do! Susan’s son is a Vermont farmer and she can’t wait to show off our produce selection when he visits this summer. That’s high praise!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Artwork Mystery, Tractor Days &amp;amp; Dragons - Branan needs your help!</image:title>
      <image:caption>102 year-old Branan paints pet portraits on Marrowstone. He painted this portrait, but can’t remember who commissioned the work. If you recognize this stunning brown-blue-eyed pup, please let its owners know the portrait is at the store!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Artwork Mystery, Tractor Days &amp;amp; Dragons - Lizzie and John are visiting from Maine.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These former Seattleites decided to visit the Olympic Peninsula and stumbled on Marrowstone as an idyllic place to stay. They say our store has everything you need and lots of things you didn’t know you needed! Like this book for their two grandsons who love dragons! Fun fact. They took the train from Maine!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Artwork Mystery, Tractor Days &amp;amp; Dragons - This is Carol’s granddaughter Lily (2.5)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lily loves bananas, hiking and playing on swings. She comes by her love of hiking honestly. When Lily was 18 months old, she stayed with Carol for a month while her parents hiked the Pacific Crest Trail. Sounds like one of those win-win-win situations! Lily, we have lots of snack options for your next hike or playground rendezvous!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Artwork Mystery, Tractor Days &amp;amp; Dragons - Jake, Rhian, Sophie (7) and Nora (5) are visiting Aunt Devon on Marrowstone.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These charmers are on a spring break roadtrip from Missoula. We experienced the joy of these girls multiple times during their stay, and we are now all BFFs.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - City slickers, a smiling horse + notable additions - Two and a half year-old Finnley is a shopping rockstar.</image:title>
      <image:caption>She can fill her shopping cart with goodies faster than Grandma Gigi can take them out. Did you know Finnley’s uncle donated the materials and labor for our stunning front countertop? Our store’s special sauce is families like these.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - City slickers, a smiling horse + notable additions - Check out these ready-to-crackle firewood bundles!</image:title>
      <image:caption>We are cheering for AJ (right), our budding island entrepreneur. Always ready to help, Ken built AJ a firewood shelter to keep the bundles dry. Enjoy before July 1!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - City slickers, a smiling horse + notable additions - Ryan, Sarah, Matthew and Kali visited Matthew’s parents on Marrowstone for a friends weekend.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This foursome shopped daily and were big fans of our cookies, cheese and local art. We asked Matthew if his parents had a store account for the family, and he said “no” but he should set one up for them. What a good son!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sam has joined Sarah and Chelsie on our management team. This powerful trio, combined with the rest of our mighty team, has us beaming! Gardening is one of Sam’s passions and she jumped right in to get primroses into our porch planters. Welcome Sam!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - City slickers, a smiling horse + notable additions - There will be a short break in our Mystery Bay Farm cheese supply while the baby goats get all of the milk.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Molly and Quince posed with two of the 24 kids born so far! Ten goats are still pregnant so more kids are on the way! Want to see the babies?</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - City slickers, a smiling horse + notable additions - Cora loves her family’s goats, but her true love is horses.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cora has trained her horse Fern to smile. Fern knows lots of tricks! If you’re lucky, Cora and Fern will demonstrate during a farm tour.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - City slickers, a smiling horse + notable additions - Jeremiah and Karlee came to Marrowstone to visit Fort Flagler.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jeremiah relived his childhood camping and capture the flag experiences with Karlee. They loved our small town welcome and bought their weekly groceries at our store before returning to Seattle.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It’s been a lovely winter, but we’re ready for spring! Jilly and Hallee took advantage of this week’s delightful sunshine and removed our holiday wreaths. We’re already planning flowers for the front porch!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Upcycling, Peanut Sauce and a Chance to Win! - We now offer Marrowstone’s own Fastbreaker farm-fresh eggs!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cidney and Anderson involve their entire Brady Bunch clan (blended family of 5 children). Anderson’s daughter designed their logo and all of the kids jumped in to set up hen houses. You can also find Fastbreaker at the Chimacum and PT Farmers markets offering Belgian waffles!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Upcycling, Peanut Sauce and a Chance to Win! - This is Hannah, our new pickup volunteer from The Nest in Port Townsend.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We are happy to have grateful recipients of our slow moving and soon-to-expire food items. Hannah loves opening young minds and helping youth explore their passions. Thank you Hannah!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Upcycling, Peanut Sauce and a Chance to Win! - Deb and Jack took advantage of the sunshine and chatted with us on our porch.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Deb makes our upcycled cashmere mitts and headbands. These Hadlock residents appreciate our community focus. They keep returning to our “heartwarming” store for favorites like dried apricots + handmade cards!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Upcycling, Peanut Sauce and a Chance to Win! - You can now find Thaifusions Co. peanut sauce and panang curry at your Nordland General Store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Learn Thaifusions’ story and find tasty recipes for their products here. We have lots of inspiring Asian ingredients waiting for you!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Upcycling, Peanut Sauce and a Chance to Win! - Meet 2 year-old Rune.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This shopper-in-training visited with his dad Stewart. Stewart told us he used to ride his bike to the store for penny candy back when there was a gas pump at the store! Now he stops for staples, local beer and organic produce on his way to visit his parents on Marrowstone. Have fun with your grandparents Rune!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Upcycling, Peanut Sauce and a Chance to Win! - Carolyn and Evan split their time between Vashon and Marrowstone (guess they like islands!)</image:title>
      <image:caption>They appreciate our selection of gluten + dairy free items and adore our Newquist Forge hand hammered cookware. These two artists have been married 51 years and say our store is visually beautiful. We’re blushing!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Upcycling, Peanut Sauce and a Chance to Win! - WIN a $25 Nordland General Store gift card!</image:title>
      <image:caption>14 items were purchased at the store to make this Sticky Miso Salmon bowl. First person to send an email with the correct ingredients will win a gift card! Hint: We don’t sell miso (yet).</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Two kinds of kids, tea rainbows and fresh team smiles! - Meet our two newest team members, Juli (left) and Nancy (right).</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fun fact about Juli. She is a wild animal rescue enthusiast and bottle fed a baby opossum she said was “equal parts sinister and funny”. Fun fact about Nancy. She’s worked with herbs and gardens since she was 16. Ask her anything about our produce. We guarantee you’ll feel healthier just talking to her!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Looking for a way to add yummy + cozy to your winter day? We have a wide selection of teas including the newly added Blue Lotus masala chai. Free of sweeteners, milk powder + additives, this is one of many teas we are proud to offer. And we have hand-crafted ceramic cups and mugs from potter Steve Eiger. We wonder who will snag the sweet Eiger tea pot!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Two kinds of kids, tea rainbows and fresh team smiles! - We are always happy to see Port Townsend family Makensie, Justin and Emeline.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Three year-old Emeline zipped around our aisles like a pro! Last week the family tried each of Cearra’s cookies (chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, cowboy + oatmeal raisin). They declared all perfect and returned for the same assortment this week. How sweet!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Two kinds of kids, tea rainbows and fresh team smiles! - Thank you to all Marrowstone Island talent show performers.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We are grateful to MICA for reminding us what makes our community so special. Harpist Paula is always ready to play and sing our beloved island anthem. I’m not crying. You’re crying.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Two kinds of kids, tea rainbows and fresh team smiles! - We were honored to meet the first two Mystery Bay Farm kids of the season.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This fiesty American Alpine dairy goat and her brother were born six hours before this photo was taken. There are twenty-four pregnant goats at Mystery Bay Farm. Which means a steady supply of delicious chevré for all of us!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Two kinds of kids, tea rainbows and fresh team smiles! - We believe in all things local and our bank, 1st Security Bank of Washington, is no exception.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ashton is always ready to help us with deposits, change requests and behind-the-scenes banking that keeps our store operating. Ashton loves visiting our store and says our blueberries are the best she’s ever had!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Two kinds of kids, tea rainbows and fresh team smiles! - Coffee with the Chief</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fire Chief Bret Black knowledgeably answered our questions about fire safety and prevention, emergency services and so much more during the MIF sponsored Coffee with the Chief. We all left the discussion more aware, prepared and ready to do our part to keep our community safe. Thank you Chief!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Two kinds of kids, tea rainbows and fresh team smiles! - Meet 8 month-old Kai and his mom Courtney.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We love Kai’s cherubic cheeks! Mom is grateful for our many gluten free options and loves grabbing coffee and a snack before paddle boarding in Mystery Bay or hiking in Fort Flagler. Courtney says she “just loves the aesthetic and unique selection, the store is truly a gem”.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Trifecta! Talent Show, Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day! - Our 6th District Congresswoman Emily Randall brought her three puppies for a Fort Flagler walk last weekend.</image:title>
      <image:caption>She said she wanted to stop at the store and see it “in all of its glory”. Emily shared that representing this community is a real honor because of our incredible people. Thank you for supporting our community store!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Trifecta! Talent Show, Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day! - Meet Marrrowstone Island shopper-in-training Mabel!</image:title>
      <image:caption>At 17 months, Mabel is already practicing full basket shopping. She’s a huge fan of our organic fruit and may or may not sample a grape or three before checking out. Thank you board members Carol and John for our new pint-sized shopping carts!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Trifecta! Talent Show, Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day! - We can’t help but smile when Marrowstone islander Glenda waltzes into our store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>She says the Nordland General Store is just the right size for bumping into friends and neighbors. She is grateful to one-stop-shop for organic greens, gifts for her two granddaughters and Cearra’s cinnamon rolls for her husband Peter. We usually limit photos to one per shopper in each newsletter, but we had to share the photo of Glenda shopping for stuffies in our toy section. Adorbs!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Trifecta! Talent Show, Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day! - Local islanders Lori and Glen gifted their Georgia friends, Karen and Mark, Nordland General Store logo wear last fall.</image:title>
      <image:caption>After months of waiting, Karen and Mark were finally able to visit us in person. They appreciated the uniqueness of our store and think being a community co-op makes us extra special. We agree!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Trifecta! Talent Show, Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day! - Bob came prepared with a recipe and left with all of the ingredients he needed for sticky miso salmon.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yum. And where’s our invite?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>They had plenty of room to talk while shopping. Creating a community space means as much to us as selling groceries, wine + beer, and gifts. Come in for shopping and stay for chatting!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Trifecta! Talent Show, Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day! - Port Townsend residents Katy and Jakob brought three-month-old Bruce in for a store visit.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bruce doesn’t get to visit many places, but he loves coming to our store. We are swooning over those striking baby blues! Katy used to live on the island and is fond of our community and sparkling water views.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Big Dipper scented and unscented candles, novelty chocolate from Elevated Candy Co., multiple bottles of bubbles and many other gift ideas. Whether you want to treat yourself (we are huge fans of practicing self-love) or someone else, we’re ready to play Cupid. Need a Valentine? We’re available!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Sunshine and Smiles! - This week was Sonia’s last pick up for The Nest in Port Townsend.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sonia has been collecting our slow moving and soon-to-expire food each Tuesday for youth who visit The Nest. We will miss Sonia’s must-do attitude and radiant smile. We wish her well on her next adventure. We can’t wait to meet our new Nest volunteer!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Sunshine and Smiles! - Our good friend Brian is gathering traffic data to help us apply for vehicle and pedestrian safety enhancements around the store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We promise, he cannot issue speeding tickets! Thank you Brian for working hard to keep our community safe.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This adorable family just moved to the Peninsula from Brooklyn. Mom and dad love our selection of easy snacks. They said our staff is “kind to our active, rambunctious boys”. We love the boys’ energy and can’t wait to have you back!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Sunshine and Smiles! - Steve and Monica stopped in after birding at Fort Flagler.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They ran into their friend Helen who introduced them to her friend Janet. Helen and Janet had just finished creating wildlife habitats in the Chai-yahk-wh Preserve. And that’s how we build human and wildlife communities on Marrowstone Island!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We are impressed with your year-round enthusiasm and energetic smiles. It is so fun watching you arrive by water and we are honored to serve you drinks and snacks after your row.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We are proud to now offer the delicious Pacific Northwest IPA from Talking Cedar Brewing. Learn more about the Chehalis tribe’s quest to open a brewery on reservation lands here. In honor of our local tribes we carry “Still Here: Portraits of the Chemakum”, from the Chemakum Council and “Willow Whoops” and “The čičməhán Trail” from the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe. Looking for an earthy tea this cold and flu season? Try SovereignNDNTea made from labrador tea harvested, dried and packaged on the Olympic Peninsula by Quinault tribal elder Jean Ramos.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>They love the leisurely drive from Port Townsend to Marrowstone and said our store is the perfect stopping place. This week they loaded up on Valentine’s Day gifts for their granddaughters. This sweet couple met in Panama where Janet was teaching and John was a ship’s pilot navigating the canal. How cool is that?!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We’re pretty confident he is the youngest shopping cart user yet! Hayes says traveling barefoot allows him to get a real feel for the store. And it’s feeling pretty good. Don’t worry big guy! We keep our floors pristine.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>She takes one stop shopping to an extreme! Our favorite Lisa quote? “If the Nordland General Store doesn’t have it, I don’t need it.” Neighbors like Lisa fill us with gratitude.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>She requested we stock Have A’Corn Chips and Woodstock baby dill kosher pickles. So now we do! We take shopper requests seriously and want to carry your most loved groceries! Cora’s favorite things about the store? Our pastries and her short walk from home to the store.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Want to know about fire prevention and getting your home wildfire inspected at no charge? Interested in how the CARES program keeps our most vulnerable safe? Curious about go bags and fire extinguishers? Come join Chief Black to learn!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Chelsie shared her kid-favorite, playdate-go-to popcorn recipe with us.: Heat Atlas olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add 3 kernels when you think the oil is ready and cover. When the tester kernels pop, add the remaining kernels. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil followed by nutritional yeast and flavored San Juan Island Sea Salt. Repeat for desired coating level. Don’t tell the kids…it’s super healthy! And it’s not just for kiddos!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Once a month these friends (June, Rebecca, Carol, Kathleen and Katherine) gather for coffee and grocery shopping after an energetic Fort Flagler walk. They love our store’s small town feel and agree that saying “put it on my account” gives them a sense of belonging.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We appreciate when they make their way north to our store instead of traveling off-island to shop. Alice is an avid gardener who grows food to nourish her family and neighbors and to supply the local food bank. Both Alice and Tim love coming to our store for sweet and savory pastries. We appreciate this incredible pair. And we adore Alice’s pashmina wrap!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This dynamic duo entered our store with such curiosity and energy that we had to know more. Debbi (right) owns Mrs. Woolly’s General Store in Glenorchy, New Zealand. We don’t know if this is a thing, but we want to be sister stores. First step, plane tickets to New Zealand to be sure it’s a good fit!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>for speaking with Marrowstone community members about pedestrian and vehicle safety around our store. We are grateful to have an elected official with Marrowstone roots who listens thoughtfully and provides practical advice to keep our community and visitors safe.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ellinor celebrates her birthday on Groundhog Day. Shadow or no shadow, we wish Ellinor the happiest of celebrations and a joyful year ahead!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Chelsie shared her kid-favorite, playdate-go-to popcorn recipe with us.: Heat Atlas olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add 3 kernels when you think the oil is ready and cover. When the tester kernels pop, add the remaining kernels. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil followed by nutritional yeast and flavored San Juan Island Sea Salt. Repeat for desired coating level. Don’t tell the kids…it’s super healthy! And it’s not just for kiddos!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Cuteness overload, New Zealand and Patagonia - This is Laird and Casey with their adorable children Jack and Maeve.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jack was enjoying his introduction to licorice while his dad told us about coming to the store as a kid with his own dad. Casey referred to our store as the heartbeat of our island. We couldn’t agree more!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>He loved spending winter break in Hawaii eating coconuts, but is happy to be back home on Marrowstone. He’s studying aerodynamics and flight patterns in school. And apparently he’s also studying the flight pattern of navel oranges in our produce section! Quince will be juggling three by Valentine’s Day!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Chelsie shared her kid-favorite, playdate-go-to popcorn recipe with us.: Heat Atlas olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add 3 kernels when you think the oil is ready and cover. When the tester kernels pop, add the remaining kernels. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil followed by nutritional yeast and flavored San Juan Island Sea Salt. Repeat for desired coating level. Don’t tell the kids…it’s super healthy! And it’s not just for kiddos!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Movie night, gifting lunch and juggling! - Bob and his pup Levi visit almost daily for coffee, baked goods and organic produce.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bob refers to the store as the crown jewel of Marrowstone. That’s high praise for our little store! Bob is leading a traffic workgroup to improve pedestrian safety around the store. We are so grateful to everyone who cares for and holds our community so carefully.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Their client set up a lunch account for them at the store. The guys appreciate the home town vibe of our store and especially love our new cinnamon chocolate chip cookies from Cearra. Best part? “You were expecting us when we walked in!”</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Jumping into 2025! - Bill and Jeni are building on Griffith Point.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Best part of their soon-to-be home? They have a peekaboo view of the Nordland General Store! Bill enjoys reading a book on our porch and seeing who shows up for a chat. Jeni is an elementary school teacher who appreciates how our community came together to recreate our store. We are excited to have these long-time visitors as permanent residents.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Jumping into 2025! - We promise to keep you healthy…</image:title>
      <image:caption>with organic winter citrus, local greens from Spring Rain Farm and lots of drinkable Vitamin C. Ruby and oro blanco grapefruit, navel oranges, mandarins and comice pears are just a few of the fresh fruits we have for you!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Jumping into 2025! - Siblings Simon and Randi shared a few Nordland General Store childhood memories.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Randi recalls innocently posing for Halloween pictures in front of the VHS wall. Simon remembers not-so-innocently re-engineering lighters at the store to increase the flame height. A little lighter fluid on the store counter and voilà. Fire in store! Keep the stories coming you two!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bravo to our friends who braved 49 degree water and had an invigorating start to the new year. And well done to the many supporters who came supplied with towels, warm drinks and hugs. We are grateful to Tom and Sue for continuing this tradition for our community for 30 years. Keep scrolling for more pics!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>They refer to Marrowstone Island as their happy, healing place and appreciate the tranquility they feel on island. This pair visits the store daily and applauds our emphasis on local producers. They agree walking into the store is like greeting a long lost friend. Come back friends!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Winter solstice, bubbles and cozy holidays - There was a lot of family love on the Nordland dock with Santa.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hank (12) and Seth (7) were all smiles even though we know they were missing Rylee (17) who was having her own birthday fun in Seattle at the aquarium. Stunning family.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Winter solstice, bubbles and cozy holidays - It’s a long way from the North Pole, but Santa arrived by boat with his well organized clipboard-toting elf.</image:title>
      <image:caption>He twinkled his way through tales of perfect behavior and gift lists. Santa, we are grateful for your visit to our magical island. Next time please bring Mrs. Claus!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>All selections have been tasted and approved just for you. We had extra fun making bistro chairs and tables from all of the bottles we sampled. Burp.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Olympic Angels provides support to children, youth and families who are experiencing foster care in our community. We are honored to give to such a vital organization during this giving season.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Winter solstice, bubbles and cozy holidays - Brooke and Piper have been saving money doing chores.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These almost 5 year-old twins set the table, clean the floor and clear dishes to help mom and dad. And they use their chore money to buy candy at our store. We are thrilled that this special family is building a home and putting down roots on our island.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Five added seconds of daylight on December 22 and 293 added seconds by December 31. It doesn’t sound like much, but like supporting your community store, it adds up. We hope you enjoy the extra light while continuing to appreciate the stillness of our long nights.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever this holiday season means to you, your Nordland General Store is honored to be here for you.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Celebrations, holiday lights and whipped cream - Tom and Sue are continuing their tradition of helping us celebrate this season of light and hope.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We are grateful for the festive lights that anchor us to our island and to our community store.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Perfect for gifting and a great option for supporting your store. Thank you Larry for the classic artwork!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Celebrations, holiday lights and whipped cream - Thank you Mike and Jeff for adding an additional end cap this week.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Come see the what we’re displaying on these custom designed and locally built units! Check out Kingfisher Wood Creations for more from this talented pair.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Martina delights in bringing friends to the store. Cindy welcomes having treats around the corner. And Amie says having a local store is a procrastinator’s best friend. No planning necessary, just come and be inspired. It’s always a party with this trio!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Celebrations, holiday lights and whipped cream - Meet Andrea, island resident since 1987.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Andrea left briefly to live in Hawaii, but decided Marrowstone is a better island and returned home. Andrea loves our carefully tended produce, gift selection and Elevated strawberry ice cream. And apparently she likes whipped cream topped with peppermint candy crumbles. Doesn’t everyone?!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Celebrations, holiday lights and whipped cream - Our annual member meeting was a night of celebration and merriment.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Thank you Lee, Carol, Linda, Susan and Rebecca for making the evening special. We are grateful to the Nordland Garden Club for providing a gathering place for our overflowing crowd. We envisioned creating a simple general store. What we built together is a space that binds us as a community.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Biking, seasonal giving and selecting win - We love to chat with islanders Devon and Jim after their bike rides.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jim is training for a 3,000 mile bike ride next spring from the southern tip of Italy to the northern tip of Scotland! This duo stops in almost daily for produce and plans to do their holiday shopping at our store. Forgot to ask. Are you wearing bike helmets to stay safe in the store or do you have impressive helmet hair?</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Biking, seasonal giving and selecting win - Did you know we taste EVERY bottle of wine in our store before we select it for our shelves?</image:title>
      <image:caption>We have at least 8 volunteers sampling wine at each tasting event. These brave souls put their taste buds on the line to help us improve our offerings. Knowledgeable about wine and interested in tasting?</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Biking, seasonal giving and selecting win - We have gift cards!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Give the gift of dinner on the table, beer in the fridge or a snuggly Nordland General Store hoodie. Perfect for teachers, mail carriers, pet sitters or that neighbor who brings in your packages and drops off fresh crab. Hand crafted Nordland General Store greeting cards included with gift cards over $50.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Olympic Angels provides support to children, youth and families who are experiencing foster care in our community. We are honored to give to such a vital organization during this giving season.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Biking, seasonal giving and selecting win - Marrowstone residents Meredith and Peter love discovering new selections at their community store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Their favorites are It’s a Wrap burritos, Toby’s spread and Key City smoked halibut fish. They say the store feels like home. Which it should! This talented duo helped us design our store layout and lighting. Thank you friends!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Biking, seasonal giving and selecting win - Sally is the latest addition to our produce volunteer crew.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Volunteers help us keep our produce fresh and our community healthy. Interested in joining us for a few hours a week? We’d love to have you.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>He lives on Marrowstone Island and picks up his entire grocery haul for the week at the Nordland General Store. We love seeing Rick’s smile and we also love his basket made by the multi-talented islander Radha. We’re hoping she’s back to crafting baskets again soon!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Thanksgiving Provisions, Leprechauns &amp;amp; Gifts - Tomato-loving two-year-old Aleila and her dad Layne gave our new shopping carts a solid thumbs up!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sorry about the tomato seeds and juice on your cozy outfit! Speaking of red, we hope Aleila and her parents are on the Nordland General Store pier at 11 am on Sunday, December 15. The Marrowstone Island Santa prefers a boat over sleigh for transport!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We have endless combinations of crackers, fruit preserves, tinned seafood and locally cured meat waiting for you.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Thanksgiving Provisions, Leprechauns &amp;amp; Gifts - Meet Mark from Sailing S Orchard &amp; Apiary in Sequim.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mark brought us pints and quarts of honey and honeycomb. We are so happy to have local honey available to sweeten your days! We’re not sure, but we think Mark may be a leprechaun holding a pot of gold(en honey)!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Thanksgiving Provisions, Leprechauns &amp;amp; Gifts - Did you know this year the Nordland Garden Club donated the fragrant holiday wreaths on our storefront?</image:title>
      <image:caption>And did you know for the prior 26 years garden club member Marcy personally donated wreaths? Here is 91 year-old Marcy with our lovely Ally. Yup, Marcy wanted to be on the ladder! Marcy started coming to the store in 1943 and recalls her family running up a store tab and paying it down with each clam harvest!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thank you Double D Electrical for hustling to install our generator to keep the lights on when the island lost power.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Thanksgiving Provisions, Leprechauns &amp;amp; Gifts - How can you not adore Helen and Ed?</image:title>
      <image:caption>These part-time islanders have lived a combined 177 years. They started as high school friends, lived separate lives for decades and have now been together for 17 years. They keep coming back to visit with our fun, caring staff and to fill their basket with produce, groceries and gifts. See that Pane d’Amore croissant? It disappeared before we finished ringing up their order!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Thanksgiving Provisions, Leprechauns &amp;amp; Gifts - Masterminds Katie and MaryBeth created a gingerbread replica of our store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>On display through the holidays! Thank you Alanna for engraving the Marrowstone sign (on gingerbread!).</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Birthdays, holiday teasers and satsumas! - Forrest and Carol are members who live in Port Ludlow.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They treat themselves to mochas and Cearra’s chocolate chip cookies after they walk Luna, their Portuguese water dog, at East Beach. If you see Forrest, wish him a very happy 90th birthday on December 1!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Here is our island queen on her 80th birthday. Or as she likes to say, her 18th birthday with 62 years of experience. Rita visits us regularly for smiles and organic dairy. We are happy to provide both in abundance.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>You know about the tree lighting on December 7 at 7 pm. You know your Nordland General Store will be serving hot chocolate, chai lattes and other warm drinks before, during and after. But did you know that the festivities start with live music at Marrowstone Vineyards at 4:30 pm? Call the vineyard at 360 385 9608 for tickets!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Birthdays, holiday teasers and satsumas! - You probably know Gigi.</image:title>
      <image:caption>She’s been an island resident since 1981. Gigi loves supporting local and is a constant full basket shopper at the Nordland General Store! Fun fact. Our front countertop is from an old growth tree that grew on her property. Gigi never fails to make us giggle!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We will get you ready for our favorite gratitude holiday! Pictured above is a small sampling of our bountiful selection. Can’t you taste those first-of-the-season satsuma mandarins?</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Birthdays, holiday teasers and satsumas! - We adore Ralph from Moonlight Oysters Co., pictured here with Alana and Luca.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Such a stunning family! Ralph loves stopping at the store for coffee before tending to his Marrowstone Island oyster beds. And we love having his oysters for our customers! Who’s up for winter shellfish?</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Birthdays, holiday teasers and satsumas! - Toni not only donated her considerable carpentry skills to build our store, but also continues to support us by being a regular, full basket shopper.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Her produce selections are rivaled only by her sock-flip flop combo. Thank you Toni for everything you do to keep our store going!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Run, don’t walk for Nordland General Store wine from Marrowstone Vineyards, coffee from Port Townsend Roasting and gift cards. Treat your people or treat yourself. We may have just sampled both the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend and the Mild Dark Roast coffee. Which could explain our current state. Glug. Yum.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Forest is a Doberman mix and is pictured here with his AKC DCAT ribbon. Forest’s fastest clocked speed is 28.8 mph. Run Forest Run!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>These Marrowstone residents are often kayaking, crabbing, beach walking with their pups or crushing their neighbors in a sometimes friendly game of croquet. Their drink of choice? Guardian Chalkline red blend wine. This fan-favorite works equally well for special celebrations and taco Tuesdays!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We took these simple Nordland General Store ingredients and made a hearty, delicious meal for four in less than 30 minutes. Interested? Come see us for the recipe and ingredients! We want to know what you’re cookin’! Send us an email and let us know if you make something special with our store ingredients. Maybe you’ll see it in the newsletter!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It’s the perfect day to load up on cookies and bread from the Chimacum Valley Grainery, organic produce from Red Dog Farms and local Samish Bay yogurt. We love a full shopping basket and we love love love these loyal members.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cinda is a gifted quilter and we were mesmerized by the design and construction of these beauties. We’ve seen a lot of things on our front porch, but an impromptu quilt display was a new one for us!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We’ll take wind storms, rain and power outages for a few minutes of Mystery Bay serenity.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Birds, Quilts &amp;amp; Finding Paradise - Jon volunteered to mount, frame and hang our new map.</image:title>
      <image:caption>It’s now proudly displayed on the porch to let visitors know they have officially arrived in paradise. Just find the red dot!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The treetops are swishing, the clouds are bolder and fall has taken hold. Find light in the darkness with these trü frü treats. Thaw for 15 minutes, savor and come back for more! Sooooooo good!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This beauty weighed 163.71 pounds as verified here by Jilly. Congrats to Isa and Shae from Goodness Tea Farm who guessed 162.5 pounds. How cool is this…we were already planning to carry Goodness Tea Farm organic daily and chai teas. We hope Isa and Shae love their Nordland General Store gift card! We promise, it wasn’t rigged! Everyone is a winner at our store!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>These two became Nordland General Store members from Antartica! Pretty sure that’s a record. When they aren’t circling the globe, these two 80+ year-olds love picking up Mystery Bay Farm chevré, organic fruit and ice cream at our store. Ask for their meet-cute when you see them next!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Extra Sleep! A Pumpkin Prize! - Trick or Treat for Bluey (Kalesta) and Bandit (Eva) wasn’t scary with our store witch…</image:title>
      <image:caption>—everyone knows Cheryl is a good witch! These island kiddos have been best friends since pre-school. They love coming to the store for sweets and we love watching them blossom on island time.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We adore the artwork but we truly love what’s inside. If it’s going to be dark and wet your beer better be exceptional. Maritime Pacific Jolly Roger, Fremont Imperial Winter Ale and Rainy Daze Frosty Chairlift.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Extra Sleep! A Pumpkin Prize! - Julie and TJ are enjoying a mocha meal with a Cearra’s cowboy cookie.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This chemist and UW speech &amp; hearing duo think our store and coffee are genius. They applaud our local products and tucked-away vibe. We love TJ’s creative use of our t-shirt to stay warm.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>But how can we resist his toothy smile made even cuter with our scarlet cranberries? He pops them raw from a paper bag. Kids these days!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Yes, in the November election. But also vote for your Nordland General Store for the Best of Jefferson County! Please vote for us for Best Grocery and ALL other categories you feel are warranted!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Spooky Szn at your Nordland General Store! - Visit us before Halloween to guess the weight of our porch pumpkin!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Winner will receive a store gift certificate and basket of our favorite fall treats. Hint: It took two spirited customers to lift the pumpkin! And one to observe!!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Spooky Szn at your Nordland General Store! - June loves her border collie Bruno (Encanto fan!) and is surprising him with Gathering Place biscuits.</image:title>
      <image:caption>No doubt Bruno will use the 2025 Gathering Place calendar to track his treat schedule. June and her family are island residents and regularly support our community store. Which allows us to support organizations like the Gathering Place. Yup. We’re all connected!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Spooky Szn at your Nordland General Store! - Meet Lee, a daily store shopper and the Nordland General Store planet steward.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lee loves these Ecos laundry detergent sheets and so do we. Only 37¢ per wash and no plastic container or messy laundry detergent. AND zoom in on Lee’s Nordland General Store grocery list. We have everything Lee needed (including leeks!).</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Spooky Szn at your Nordland General Store! - Ice cream in late October?</image:title>
      <image:caption>You betcha! Ava, Ella and Chloe love visiting their grandparents Lawrence and Lori. Fun fact! The girls’ great great great uncle and great great grandfather started the Nordland General Store in 1922. That’s a lot of great in one family!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Spooky Szn at your Nordland General Store! - Interested in helping out at the store?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Nancy is one of our amazing volunteers helping Sarah keep our produce fresh and ready for you to enjoy.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Spooky Szn at your Nordland General Store! - Kat is back from Alaska!</image:title>
      <image:caption>We’ve been impatiently waiting for a restock of Katfish Salmon. We were thrilled to have Kat deliver cans of her delicious smoked keta salmon this week. Welcome home Kat and congrats on your new fishing vessel. We’re proud to call you neighbor and local supplier!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Spooky Szn at your Nordland General Store! - Cherie Priest was an entertaining and gracious guest.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our standing room only crowd loved Cherie’s stories! We have signed copies of the Drowning House available now! Stay tuned for more fall and winter events.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>These bikers feel very strongly about Cearra’s cookies! They are big fans of our porch, coffee and store swag. We overheard them planning their next store meal of Bainbridge-based It’s a Wrap burritos! Kevin writes for the Island Wanderer. We sure hope he writes about his love of Marrowstone and the Nordland General Store (subtle?!).</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Author Reading &amp;amp; Signing this Saturday Oct 19! - It’s time to VOTE!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Yes, in the November election. But also vote for your Nordland General Store for the Best of Jefferson County! Please vote for us for Best Grocery and ALL other categories you feel are warranted!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cherie Priest, author of The Drowning House, is coming to the Nordland General Store for a reading and book signing. Grab a freshly stocked baked treat and warm beverage and snuggle in with us!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Author Reading &amp;amp; Signing this Saturday Oct 19! - Julia never misses a Thursday at the Nordland General Store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>You guessed it…she knows exactly when Chimacum Grainery makes their weekly delivery. Julia’s friend Karen enjoyed her inaugural visit to the store…and she’s about to really enjoy slices of seeded tin bread lathered with Toby’s tofu spread and Mystery Bay Farm chevré.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Author Reading &amp;amp; Signing this Saturday Oct 19! - How do you make your home smell like fall?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bake a local Whidbey Pie! Apple, cherry or marionberry. How do you drink autumn? With apple cider, chilled or steaming. How do you love Cearra even more? Try her seasonal apple cinnamon rolls.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Author Reading &amp;amp; Signing this Saturday Oct 19! - Check out this new friendship formed at the Nordland General Store!</image:title>
      <image:caption>All it took was a Packer’s hat for Rose &amp; Ken and Fred &amp; Karen to connect the dots and realize they are all from small Wisconsin towns. We will cheer for these cheeseheads anytime! Rose &amp; Ken just celebrated 50 years of wedded bliss!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Author Reading &amp;amp; Signing this Saturday Oct 19! - Susan is one of our incredible volunteers who knows how great it feels to make our store hum.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We love the community vibe when we all pitch in! Interested? We’re looking for smiling friends to prep produce, pick up deliveries and tag merchandise. A few hours a week makes a huge difference!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Gratitude, Autumn Fruit &amp;amp; CPR! - Check out the bounty of organic fall fruit available at your store:</image:title>
      <image:caption>Star crimson and bosc pears Pomegranates Black mission figs Piel de sapo and Charentais melons (think the juiciest honeydew and cantaloupe you’ve ever had!)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Gratitude, Autumn Fruit &amp;amp; CPR! - We now have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and a CPR-trained staff at the Nordland General Store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Thank you to the Marrowstone Island Foundation (MIF) for the AED grant. We are humbled to have this important resource available to our community.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Gratitude, Autumn Fruit &amp;amp; CPR! - Do you remember Quince, our enterprising Marrowstone dahlia bouquet maker?</image:title>
      <image:caption>He wants you to know school is cool and our grapes are delicious. Love you Quince!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Gratitude, Autumn Fruit &amp;amp; CPR! - This store crew keeps us stocked in smiles, groceries and gifts.</image:title>
      <image:caption>From left to right; Sarah, Tim, Jill, Dean, Wilson, Sue, Zac, Cheryl, Chelsie and MaryBeth (Ally isn’t pictured). Our store would be empty without these souls to fill it. Find your store. Find your people. Find your community.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Gratitude, Autumn Fruit &amp;amp; CPR! - Meet Matt, our friend and passionate supporter pictured here in his 1953 Chevy 3500.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Matt stops by regularly for morning coffee and lunchtime sandwiches. We love when he visits on his way to and from landscaping gigs on Marrowstone.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cherie Priest, author of The Drowning House, is coming to the Nordland General Store for a reading and book signing on Saturday, October 19 from 2 to 4 pm.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Gratitude, Autumn Fruit &amp;amp; CPR! - This talented customer added our logo to her sketches of other memorable local destinations.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We are honored to be in such good company!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This fine group of island residents appreciates a relaxing porch hang. Don’t be fooled by their coffee cups. They are also making their way through every Marrowstone Vineyard varietal that we offer (8 at last count).</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Pumpkin Mania at the Nordland General Store! - Speaking of pumpkins, it’s pumpkin latte season!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Add magic to your latte with swirl of whipped cream and a dusting of pumpkin spice. Prefer a caramel, french vanilla or hazelnut latte? Dreaming of a mocha? Our barista crew is well-fueled and ready to serve you!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Pumpkin Mania at the Nordland General Store! - Meet Kate.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Friday mornings she sends a preorder email to hello@nordlandgeneralstore.com. Kate leaves her job at the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building to pick up the box we’ve thoughtfully prepared. Kate says our store harkens back to a time when food was real and community mattered. We’re not crying. You’re crying.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cherie Priest, author of The Drowning House, is coming to the Nordland General Store for a reading and book signing on Saturday, October 19 from 2 to 4 pm.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Pumpkin Mania at the Nordland General Store! - Five year old Thea wants you to guess the weight of our porch pumpkin.</image:title>
      <image:caption>When she’s not balancing on giant pumpkins, Thea is preparing for her role as a mouse in The Nutcracker. She’s sporting ballet slippers inside those boots!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Pumpkin Mania at the Nordland General Store! - Looking for an impressive meal in minutes?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Grab four ingredients - a Tutta Bella Margherita, Lucca or Campania pizza, Red Dog Farm mixed greens, Island Fresh tomatoes and Toby’s salad dressing - and you’ll have a tasty meal in 20 minutes. Five ingredients if you count the Marrowstone Vineyards wine.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Pumpkin Mania at the Nordland General Store! - We were going to save this announcement for next week.</image:title>
      <image:caption>But MaryBeth is too excited about the fun and funky addition of Great Notion to our beverage section. We adore the whimsical artwork but we love what’s inside the can even more. Pictured are Double Strawberry Shake (sour shake beer), Oktoberfest (traditional lager), PB &amp; Jammy Pants (tart ale) and Notion Lite (American light lager). Available in 4 packs and singles.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Our Store Hours Are Changing! - We planned for arrival by bike, boat and car but we forgot horses.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kristen is an energetic Chimacum teacher who thinks our produce is fabulous. We think her horse Lucy would agree about our Red Dog Farm carrots. Kristin loves to see her sons hop off the school bus, throw down their backpacks and run to the store for ice cream. Love these neigh - bors!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Our Store Hours Are Changing! - This is island resident Peter in his 1969 Chevy straight-six truck.</image:title>
      <image:caption>What a stunner! In Peter’s words, “having this store open is a godsend so I don’t have to drive into town for my goods”. Peter thinks our avocados, fresh-to-go guacamole and Lopez Island ice cream sandwiches are smashing!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Our Store Hours Are Changing! - Maxine is an island resident who purchased herself flowers to celebrate her son’s birthday.</image:title>
      <image:caption>That is some mom self-love we can totally support! Maxine loves having the store back and fills her shopping bag with local blueberries, greeting cards, beer, ice cream, CB Peanuts and anything else that tickles her fancy.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cherie Priest, author of The Drowning House, is coming to the Nordland General Store for a reading and book signing on Saturday, October 19 from 2 to 4 pm.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This is Ann Louise who has been a Seahawks fan since 1982. We can keep your crowd cheering with fresh-to-go pimento, spinach and caramelized onion dips, salsas and pico de gallo, peanuts, chips, beer, cider and so much more. There are only winners at your Nordland General Store!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Our Store Hours Are Changing! - Meet Patricia and Jon visiting from Port Ludlow.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our new friends arrived on bikes and shed happy tears to find the store open. And they paid in cash to help us avoid credit card fees! They promised to become members and we can’t wait to add them to our family.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cherie Priest, author of The Drowning House, is coming to the Nordland General Store for a reading and book signing! Marrowstone Island is the setting for this thriller and our store is featured in this spooky novel as “Nordy’s”! Join us October 19 from 2 to 4 pm to meet the author! Copies of The Drowning House are available at the store.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - It’s still summer at the Nordland General Store! Enjoy these last lazy days on our front porch! - Sarah is thrilled with the local farm produce we provide for you.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pictured here are Marrowstone’s own Island Fresh’s poblano peppers, carrots and cucumbers and Midori’s mixed greens. And just out of frame is a rainbow assortment of tomatoes from Midori. Support local farmers!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - It’s still summer at the Nordland General Store! Enjoy these last lazy days on our front porch! - Steven and Bruce are pictured here discussing the merits of Umpqua’s chocolate peanut butter ice cream.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Steven’s wife Julie loves this flavor, although we all know her first love is lemon bar. Shhhh…don’t tell her…but Steven purchased a stunning Dragonheart flower bouquet along with the Umpqua ice cream to surprise Julie. We have lots of special somethings to help you make someone’s day brighter!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - It’s still summer at the Nordland General Store! Enjoy these last lazy days on our front porch! - Chelsie and Ally want everyone to know where to find our store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This new sign will greet residents and visitors at the “triangle” when they first land on Marrowstone Island. Thank you sign maker, Lisa Politz for donating your talent and materials!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - It’s still summer at the Nordland General Store! Enjoy these last lazy days on our front porch! - Sisters Anne, Sharon and Jeanne are Nordland General Store alum.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These Sissiboos visited this week and gleefully recalled visiting the store as kids for licorice vines and penny candy. And they told us you could buy coffins in the back of the store. Who knew?!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - It’s still summer at the Nordland General Store! Enjoy these last lazy days on our front porch! - Board member Carol wants you to know about these easy to prepare, flavorful soups from Santa Barbara Soups.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Carol loves how balanced these soups are with perfect spice blends. Ask her how to make a hearty meal by adding a protein or grain. We’re ready for soup and flannel shirt season!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Fall into September with the Nordland General Store! - Rachel from Mystery Bay Farms is one of our favorite humans.</image:title>
      <image:caption>She keeps us well-stocked with the best chèvre we’ve ever tasted including these festive florets. This farmstead cheese is a gift from Rachel’s American Alpine goats who graze just up the hill from our store.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Fall into September with the Nordland General Store! - We have news!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our friends at One Straw Ranch are now supplying us with super fresh farm eggs. These eggs are from chickens fed non GMO whole grain feed from Sequim. And if you didn’t already know…we also carry meat products from One Straw Ranch. More on that later!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Fall into September with the Nordland General Store! - Meet Joyce, aka Joyous.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Joyce is a Marrowstone resident who captures the rural landscape and light of our island using her paintbrush. We had to say yes when Joyce asked to set up her easel on our front porch. Joyce’s plein air (or “open air”) oil paintings are available at Cole Gallery. And yup, we checked. This one is already sold! Joyce’s store favorites are pimento cheese dip, Pane d’Amore seeded sourdough bread, any ice cream treat and our sweet melons.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Fall into September with the Nordland General Store! - Going to Marrowstone Vineyards?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Having neighbors over? You don’t have to leave the island to put together a quick cheese plate!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Fall into September with the Nordland General Store! - The Nordland General Store took to the water at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Holly and friends made an impressive spread of items from the store including Cearra’s chocolate chip cookies, Ladybug grapes, Rustic Bakery apricot pistachio crackers, Beecher’s flagship cheddar, Samish Bay chili chive gouda and lots of wine, bubbles and beer.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Fall into September with the Nordland General Store! - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Tomato-licious Time at the Nordland General Store! - Have you seen this addition to our porch?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Local islander Wayne worked with Marrowstone youth to create this free library and toy cubby made entirely from recycled materials. Five-year old Stephan donated his toys and four-year old Waylon helped with varnish and painting. Bring your books, puzzles and toys to share. Thank you little June for showing us how the magic happens!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Tomato-licious Time at the Nordland General Store! - We wait all year for the simplest pleasures.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Visit us for lucious Midori Farm slicing tomatoes and enjoy the easiest meal of the season. Caprese salad is a universal favorite and we have loads of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, SpringRain Farm basil and plenty of balsamic vinegar and olive oil choices. Add a bottle of wine and you have a fully balanced meal!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Tomato-licious Time at the Nordland General Store! - Meet the mother daughter duo Kate and Koshalla.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We have high expectations for the Sunfield Waldorf kindergarten teacher, but we were blown away when Koshalla and her mom came prepared with ceramic cups, plates and cloth napkins for their Nordland General Store espresso drinks and Pane d’Amore croissants. We love seeing these full-time island residents on our front porch!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Tomato-licious Time at the Nordland General Store! - Have you met these three powerhouse women?</image:title>
      <image:caption>From left, Sarah, Chelsie and MaryBeth are our store managers and they keep our store humming. Love our bountiful produce? Thank Sarah. Love the local artisan crafts and store merchandise? Thank Chelsie. Love the tasty pastries, breads and coffee? Thank MaryBeth. We are so lucky to have these women and our entire staff making our days brighter.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Tomato-licious Time at the Nordland General Store! - Greet Loomis and Helen from Robbins Road.</image:title>
      <image:caption>They are self-described candy enthusiasts and have been coming to the Nordland General store for a sugar fix for 30 years. It looks like they have expanded their horizons with whole coho salmon from Cape Cleare Fishery and cold adult beverages. Loomis and Helen can’t wait for the next Nordland Polar Bear Plunge and Tractor Days!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whether they travel by Roadster or their Harleys, they love visiting the Nordland General Store for hot and iced lattes. Watching Odin arrive is the best!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - News for a Sunny Labor Day Weekend! - And this is Ed. Ed is a Navy Veteran and he is pictured here with the newly arrived Mens Room IPA from Black Raven Brewing.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Proceeds from sales of Mens Room IPA go to the local Fisher Houses that support veterans and their families. Ed volunteers at Fort Flagler and is always thrilled to be of service to his country and community.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever you’re craving from mini penny candies (okay, they’re actually quarter candies) to carefully curated bags of Mad Candy, we’re pretty sure you’ll be as happy as JoJo and LuLu!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - News for a Sunny Labor Day Weekend! - This is Michael. We don’t have favorites, but this just-turned-85 year old makes us smile every time he walks into our store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Michael is happy to find everything he needs at the Nordland General Store without leaving the island. From Organic Valley milk to Quinn peanut butter filled pretzels, we keep Michael smiling. Which keeps us smiling. You get the idea!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Prefer gluten free? We have Pamela’s and King Arthur pancake mix just for you. Prefer nostalgic? We have Krusteaz in its happy packaging ready to go! We have FOUR pancake mixes, THREE maple syrups, TWO butter choices and ONE pint containers of the best blueberries and figs you’ve ever tasted. It’s time for Labor Day weekend breakfast!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - News for a Sunny Labor Day Weekend! - Marrowstone Vineyard’s just released chardonnay is available ONLY at the Nordland General Store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>You can’t buy it at the vineyard. You can’t buy it in Hadlock, Chimacum or Port Townsend. You can only buy it at our sweet little general store on Mystery Bay. Vineyard winemaker and owner James is pictured here holding two of these delicious bottles.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Conner was so happy with our corn that he ate it raw and so happy with his new Nordland General Store hat that he left on the price tag.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Don’t postpone joy! Visit your Nordland General Store today. - Luke Sauvignon Blanc is summer in a bottle according to Board member and secretary Tina Podlodowski.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tina is proud to be part of the tasting committee who thoughtfully selects the wine we carry at our community store. If we don’t love it…we won’t sell it! The Luke Washington winery not only produces one of Tina’s favorite summer wines, but also actively prioritizes community engagement and investment. And at the Nordland General Store, community is what we’re all about. Just ask Tina!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Don’t postpone joy! Visit your Nordland General Store today. - We are proud to offer Cape Cleare products!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cape Cleare’s Alaskan fishery has used conservation based practices for decades. They catch wild king and coho salmon, one at a time, by hook and line. And they flash freeze at sea – allowing us to offer you “fresh” salmon portions and whole fish. And don’t forget the canned albacore tuna and salmon!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Nordland General Store will put together Pane d’Amore, Cearra’s, Chimacum Grainery pastries and other treats for your children’s school staff, construction and maintenance crew and anyone else who deserves a thank you! Pre-orders are appreciated.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We have what you need for an impressive snack tray! Organic concord grapes are a fleeting summer treat. They are perfectly paired with Beecher’s Flagship Cheddar, Mystery Bay’s rosemary lemon goat cheese, Effie’s oatcake biscuits, salami and this summer’s sleeper hit, caramelized onion dip. Yum!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Summer Vibes at Your Nordland General Store! - The Rat Island Rowing and Sculling Club powered into Mystery Bay last Sunday.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We met them with smiles, espresso drinks and lots of yummy treats. Thank you to club members who contacted us in advance to be sure we had plenty of Pane d’Amore pastries for their large crew. Your Nordland General Store is a great place to gather with friends and family!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Summer Vibes at Your Nordland General Store! - Look at these wooden beauties made locally by Jerry Rowe.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jerry is a life-long wood turner who started his construction career on Marrowstone in 1969. He still uses the same lathe he inherited 50 years ago. We admire Jerry’s craftsmanship and are excited to have his new items to share. His treasures make wonderful gifts or additions to your own home.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>These crab enchiladas were made in 30 minutes using these Nordland General Store ingredients: Stacey’s flour tortillas Organic Valley shredded Mexican cheese Limes, cilantro + avocado Diced green chilies Cannellini beans Organic Valley sour cream Whatever you want to put on the table, we have what you need!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Are you a dedicated canner looking for full flats of produce? Hosting a houseful of guests and hoping to pre-order pastries or bread? Thinking ahead to a Labor Day barbecue? Email us and let us know how we can make your life a little easier.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Summer Vibes at Your Nordland General Store! - These customers are all smiles for Sue, our talented team member, who started a Bench Bunch photo series.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sue has recently returned to the PNW after decades away and is thrilled to be working at our Nordland General Store. She is particularly fond of the “Happy Place” porch where an old bench can bring back memories for some and make new ones for others.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Summer Vibes at Your Nordland General Store! - Board member Linda Secord loves supporting the Nordland General Store.</image:title>
      <image:caption>She is thrilled to have access to bountiful, local, organic produce without leaving Marrowstone Island. Linda’s favorites right now are Hermiston melons. “I’m not a melon person at all, but these are so juicy and sweet. Never ever thought I’d say that about a melon!”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Try this easy and tasty twist on a classic! Slice a Pane d’Amore baguette, brush with olive oil and grill or toast. Slather with Mystery Bay Farm fresh chevré goat cheese. Mix plump green, red and black grapes with N&amp;A Farm and Food Thai basil and splash of olive oil and salt to taste. Top with lemon zest and enjoy! All ingredients available now at your Nordland General Store!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Set on our very own Marrowstone Island, The Drowning House is an engrossing, eerie summer read. The Nordland General Store is featured as a supporting character (“Nordy’s”). Come in to grab a copy while they last!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Proudly designed and crafted on Marrowstone Island by Kingfisher Wood Creations. Come sit and see for yourself…you may just need one for your own porch!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>that Jeff and Mike, the masterminds behind Kingfisher Wood Creations also contributed time and materials to make these gorgeous wooden end caps for our store?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Zac loves local Timber City Ginger Beer. He thinks the just-released seasonal apricot might just top the classic flavor. This newly arrived non-alcoholic beverage features fresh apricots from Collins Family Farms and is a perfect launch into stone fruit season. Fun Fact! Zac runs Island Dash. Most Friday nights he delivers food to Marrowstone Island from a featured Port Townsend restaurant. We love this service and think you will too!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Come see what’s new at your Nordland General Store! - And meet Liz, one of our most seasoned suppliers, who keeps our store smelling delightful with bunches of island-grown lavender.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Don’t feel like cooking? Sarah recommends this delicious combo of newly arrived local Sierra figs and Samish Bay Labneh on Chimacum Grainery Seeded Tin bread. And don’t forget a drizzle of honey on top!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Come see what’s new at your Nordland General Store! - Chelsie adores these handcrafted puzzles made by The Puzzle People Jeff and Joanna.</image:title>
      <image:caption>These kid-friendly, non-toxic puzzles are lovingly hand cut and painted. They are wonderful for play and display and we think you’ll fall to pieces over them!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Come see what’s new at your Nordland General Store! - Meet our youngest supplier, Quince, who keeps us smiling with Dahlia bouquets.</image:title>
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      <image:title>News - Come see what’s new at your Nordland General Store! - Barcy loves a good porch hang!</image:title>
      <image:caption>And nothing makes our porch more special than Hank Snelgrove with his upright bass (pictured here with his son on guitar) and as many musicians as he can round up. Join us for music and your favorite ice cream on Sunday afternoons. All up to musician availability!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>MaryBeth gives this review of our new It’s a Wrap offerings: “I love breakfast burritos and these are the most delicious wraps stuffed with eggs, meat, veggies and melted cheese. They are absolutely craveable!” Available every Friday until they sell out!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We are ready to serve you espresso drinks. We are proudly using Port Townsend Roasting coffee beans. The shots are pulling perfectly. Caffeinated, decaf, dairy and non-dairy options are available. Enjoy an espresso, macchiato, americano, cappuccino or latte with your Pane d’Amore pastry. That’s our local artist, Cougar, showcasing his sign.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Happy 4th of July! Your community store has red, white and blue treats for your holiday festivities! - Celebrate your independence from chain stores and endless driving by loading up locally on islander favorites!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Meet Ally, the fastest cashier on our crew, featured above with red, white and blue summer bounty. Like all of our store team members, she’s pretty awesome. We have everything you need to make your holiday BBQ tasty — from meat and non-meat grill items, to mustards, relishes and hot sauces to the crunchiest lettuce and juiciest tomatoes around. And don’t forget the ice cream! Ally is doing a wonderful job with our Instagram account. Check out her postings to jump in on the fun.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sarah personally selects every item you see in our produce section. She takes great pride in providing you with the best organic fruits, vegetables and flowers available. This week she is excited about local corn, cherries, peas and raspberries. Sarah is an amazing chef, and she will regularly share delicious recipes with our store community through our Instagram account. Follow our Instagram page to find out more!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Meet your new Store Crew &amp;amp; General Manager! - Please welcome the Nordland General Store’s General Manager, Brian Waldera!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Brian is a full-time island resident with a terrific background in both IT and business, including stints at NBC Universal, GE Healthcare, and the PGA Tour (and yes, Brian is a golfer—ask him about his handicap and his favorite courses!) But more than that, Brian is an avid crabber, clammer, and oyster farmer here on the island—and grows a pretty darn good cherry tomato in the summer too. When not at the store you can find him quaffing a craft beer on the back porch enjoying the nature and water views of our amazing Marrowstone Island. He’s just as likely to ride his bike or kayak to work as he is to walk or drive from the peaceful Fort Gate Road home he shares with his partner Paddy (She’s pretty great too—and her family has island roots going back nearly six decades!)</image:caption>
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