There was no shortage of big news stories during 2011. At the local, national and international levels, it was a busy year.

Based on recent responses in our weekly Island Talk section of the paper, we’ve narrowed it down to two and want to know what you think.

What do you think was the biggest story of 2011: the death of Osama bin Laden or American soldiers leaving Iraq?

Vote now and look for the results in next week’s print edition.

Think there was a biggest story than those two choices? Let us know.