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The Mystic Sea arrives at Keystone Harbor from Port Townsend Monday. The passenger-only vessel will serve the route for approximately four weeks. - Nathan Whalen / Whidbey News Times

Mystic Sea begins Keystone stops
Jan 06 2009, 4:58 PM · UPDATED Once the Mystic Sea started operating, it turned out to be a pleasant trip. The Anacortes-based charter began passenger-only ferry service on the Keystone-to-Port Townsend ferry route Monday and will continue for the next four weeks while the car ferry Steilacoom II finishes its stint in drydock for maintenance.... more ›

Sports in brief
Jan 06 2009, 4:23 PM · UPDATED Youth hoops registration Registration has been extended for the North Whidbey Youth Basketball program. Register at North Whidbey Middle School or Oak Harbor Middle School on Saturday, Jan. 10, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., or pick up a... More ›

Prep Roundup
Jan 06 2009, 4:22 PM · UPDATED
Plan now for the new year
Jan 06 2009, 4:21 PM · UPDATED
Wildcats win purple title
Jan 06 2009, 4:21 PM · UPDATED

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Peggy Timmins walks down Pioneer Way Thursday afternoon. Businesses were trying to stay open despite the inches of snow and freezing temperatures. - Nathan Whalen/Whidbey News-Times

Snow slows businesses, but they keep selling
Dec 23 2008 Several inches of snow and frigid temperatures put a damper on holiday shopping the week before Christmas. Despite the difficult driving conditions and poor weather, many store owners were keeping their businesses open this week. “I’ve been trying to stay... More › More Business Stories »

Rollag retires after 47 years of collision work
Jan 06 2009, 4:40 PM · UPDATED After a 47- year career in collision repair, Monte Rollag is rolling down the garage doors at Westside Auto Rebuild and selling off his tools. The shop will re-open as Serious Auto Body after a new coat of paint and... More ›

God speaks to you in 2009
Jan 02 2009, 11:52 AM · UPDATED
Freeland woman on an adventure in simple, sustainable, island living
Dec 29 2008, 2:12 PM · UPDATED
Group fetches grant to enlighten canines
Dec 29 2008, 2:10 PM · UPDATED

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