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Zombies in 2023’s flash mob strike a spooky pose. (File photo by David Welton)

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Wanted: Zombie dancers for Langley flash mob

At 4 p.m. on Friday, zombie dancers will congregate in front of Callahan’s Firehouse on Second Street

Gabelein, at left, and Johnson

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Candidates differ over school board priorities in hot race

Incumbent Ann Johnson is seeking her second term on the school board. Her opponent Gwendy Gabelein.

Holly Koteen-Soulé, left, and Melissa Koch with the heads of two puppets that will be part of the “Festival of the Elements” event. Behind them is a papier-mâché sculpture created by Koch’s son-in-law. (Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record)

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No strings attached: Artistic festival with puppet show planned

Artist Melissa Koch is partnering with Holly Koteen-Soulé, a puppeteer, for “Festival of the Elements”

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A view of Mukilteo terminal’s west wing wall, which is being repaired and repositioned after being damaged in 2022.

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State Ferries announces timeline for planned route cancellations next year

Nine weekdays of midday sailing cancellations are likely to occur in January and February.

Photo by David Welton
Lana Johnson wears an inflatable turkey costume. As a volunteer last year for Mobile Turkey Unit, she directed traffic into the parking lot for an orderly pick-up of 696 meals.

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Volunteers needed for Langley-based Mobile Turkey Unit

Over a three-day period, a total of 150 to 200 volunteers lend their time to the effort.

Hospital election candidates Christina LeClaire and James Canby

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Veteran, social worker vie for hospital board seat

James Canby is running against Christina LeClaire.

Photo by Laina Stonefelt

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Bear witness: Whidbey environmental educator captures wild art

Laina Stonefelt traveled to Churchill, Manitoba.

Photo by David Welton

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True colors on display at Goosefoot show

An art and poetry competition on South Whidbey inspired a rainbow of pieces.

Photo by David Welton
A ferry on the Coupeville-to-Port Townsend route cruises with Mount Rainier in the background.

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Ferry system sees increase in summertime riders

Half a million more passengers sailed aboard a state ferry this summer compared to last summer.

Photo provided by Garry Heinrich

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Presentation to dive into northern elephant seals of Whidbey

Garry Heinrich is a response coordinator for the Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network

Photo by David Welton

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Dead deer may be sign of disease on Whidbey

Mysterious deer deaths have people wondering if a deadly disease may be in the population.

Photo by David Welton
Good Cheer volunteers and staff members wear their favorite sweaters.

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Good Cheer introduces Sweater Weather Festival

Good Cheer is launching the Sweater Weather Festival, which runs 1:30-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Photo provided by MaryJane Lungren
The five Mr. South Whidbey contestants with the pageant’s two emcees. From left, Nathen Wilkie, Jeremie Canty, Tim Leonard, Ken Stange, Victor Ramos, Christian Albright and Isaac Leitz.

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Mr. South Whidbey sets a record

The five contestants raised over $72,000, far surpassing the $40,000 from last year’s competition.