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June 22, 2010 · 9:29 AM

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On Saturday, islanders will participate in an international protest against offshore oil drilling.

Participants in “Hands Across the Sand” will meet and join hands as a sign of solidarity against offshore oil drilling. Local participants will meet at Crescent Beach on Orcas Island (andrew.leo.hughes@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/andrew.leo.hugheses) and Fourth of July Beach on San Juan (JaneAnneJ@mac.com or 378-8932).

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