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    Articles by Emily Gilbert
    Helen Price Johnson served for 12 years as an Island County Commissioner. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Price Johnson looks to her next adventure
    By Emily Gilbert • January 1, 2021 1:30 pm

    She served for 12 years as an Island County Commissioner. Her term ended on Dec. 31.

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    Bakery moves to new location
    By Emily Gilbert • January 1, 2021 1:30 pm

    Chris’ Bakery is in a new location with a new owner.

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    A Hero for All Time: Research reveals a...
    By Emily Gilbert • January 1, 2021 1:30 pm

    Coupeville woman writes book about local WWI soldier who gained Col. George S. Patton’s admiration.

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    I Love You
    Wendy’s manager shares the love one drive-thru customer...
    By Emily Gilbert • December 29, 2020 1:30 pm

    April DiDonna tells Oak Harbor Wendy’s customers she cares.

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    Oak Harbor schools reports 1st confirmed COVID-19 case in a staffer
    Oak Harbor schools reports 1st confirmed COVID-19 case...
    By Emily Gilbert • December 29, 2020 1:30 pm

    The person was not identified through batch testing.

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    Neil Tower
    Neil Tower to go on Oak Harbor historic...
    By Emily Gilbert • December 29, 2020 1:30 pm

    The Oak Harbor Preservation Commission has chosen the Neil Tower as its first project.

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    Dog Rescue
    Rescuers pluck dog from side of steep bank
    By Emily Gilbert • December 29, 2020 1:30 pm

    The dog, Morty, was not seriously injured after slipping down a steep slope in the North End.

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    Dianne and Dave Binder, owners of the Anchorage Inn in Coupeville, said they are ready to retire and have listed the large Victorian for sale. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Coupeville B&B goes on the market for $1.3...
    By Emily Gilbert • December 25, 2020 1:30 pm

    The owners of the Anchorage Inn in Coupeville are ready to retire.

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    State Rep. Dave Paul, D-Oak Harbor, talks to Boys & Girls Club of Oak Harbor Unit Director Nikki Barone about some of the new ways the club will be able to teach kids kitchen skills in its new location on Ely Street. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    New year, new home for Boys Girls Club...
    By Emily Gilbert • December 22, 2020 3:00 pm

    Kids will return to a new Boys & Girls Club building in January.

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    Fr. Kyle Logan of Grace by the Sea
    New priest gets warm welcome at Grace by...
    By Emily Gilbert • December 22, 2020 3:00 pm

    The Rev. Kyle Logan is the new priest at Grace by the Sea Anglican Church in Oak Harbor.

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    Oak Harbor school board legislative priorities highlight mental health funding
    Oak Harbor school board legislative priorities highlight mental...
    By Emily Gilbert • December 22, 2020 3:00 pm

    School district leaders met with legislators to talk before the legislative session begins.

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    Soroptimist’s thrift store closing Saturday
    Soroptimist’s thrift store closing Saturday
    By Emily Gilbert • December 18, 2020 1:30 pm

    The Upscale Resale thrift store operated by the Oak Harbor chapter of the charity organization Soroptimist International will be closing…

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    Teachers voice concerns over plan to reopen schools
    Teachers voice concerns over plan to reopen schools
    By Emily Gilbert • December 15, 2020 2:30 pm

    The Oak Harbor School Board approved a modified plan for Pre-K through sixth grade classes.

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