The town of Coupeville is located in the County of Island. It covers a total area of 3.19 sq. km. The industry related to service and retail maintains a strong hold on the economy of the town. Businesses involving supplies of antique materials, arts and crafts materials, supplies of building materials, car financing, contracting in building, supplies of clothing accessories, computer renting and leasing, manufacturing of computer peripherals, craft supplies, contracting in excavation, consultancy in interior decorating, contracting in landscape and real estate management, contribute to the economic development of the town. Commercial spaces are utilized by youth organization centers, campgrounds, recreation centers, parks, hotels and auditoriums.

Water, Water Everywhere but Not a Drop to Drink?

By:  Lee Ann Rush We’ve discussed the stranglehold that the giant food-processing conglomerates have on our domestic food supply several times, always recommending that people choose wisely by limiting processed foods, buying local (preferably organic) produce in season, and taking a shot at growing their own backyard or container gardens.  One thing we haven’t talked about is drinking water, something that..