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The Ghost of Christmas Present (Lachlan Waterbury) takes Scrooge (Ben Honeycutt) to the home of his clerk, Bob Cratchit (John Trent), who he had always treated poorly. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

Life

The Whidbey Playhouse gets Scrooged by ‘A Christmas Carol’

Perhaps some holiday cheer might help scrub the grudge off the coldest of hearts.

Photo by Luisa Loi
Isaiah Rawl, greens manager at A Knot in Thyme, poses with some freshly made wreaths inside of the gift shop.

Business

‘Tis the season for Christmas trees

Whether you’re looking for trees, intricate wreaths, or centerpieces, Whidbey businesses have it all.

Photo by Luisa Loi

Life

Accordion aficionado plans holiday concert

Community members are invited to party to the rhythm of David Locke’s accordion this week.

Photo by Luisa Loi
Right to left, Candy O'Neal and Melissa Johnson play at the Guitars for Vets Sunday Jam.

Life

Music program for veterans strikes a chord

Guitars for Vets was created to help veterans with diagnosed mental or physical disabilities.

A photo of the P-8A in the waters off Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero)

News

No fuel leaked from Navy aircraft

The P-8A assigned to Whidbey that overshot the runway in Hawaii appears to be in good condition.

Callahan

News

John Callahan will remain on port board

After announcing he was withdrawing from the Port of Coupeville Board race, Callahan will stay.

File photo
Parades will be part of the holiday celebration on the island.

Life

Whidbey ushers in holiday cheer

Whidbey’s holiday celebrations make up a list longer than Santa’s good list.

Photo by Luisa Loi
The Sweets dance in the Land of Sweets. Starting from the left, Hannah Brackeen, Ana Kettlewell, Lily Brinlee, Riley White and Tessa Lang, who are some of the oldest and most experienced dancers selected to perform in the show.

Life

‘Nutcracker’ kicks off holiday season

The Ballet Slipper Conservatory is proud to present “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 9 and 10.

Esco Bell

News

Island County welcomes new Public Works director

Esco Bell is taking Connie Bowers’ seat, who is retiring.

Photo by Luisa Loi
June Zacharia prepares gifts for the Holiday House at her house in Oak Harbor. Every year, she begins to prepare for the event in January, buying gift wrap paper, ribbons and more.

Life

Holiday House Noth brings joy to families

For 21 years, Holiday House North has been making Christmas a little merrier for families in need.

News

NAS Whidbey plane overshoots runway in Hawaii

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon from Whidbey Island ended in the water while attempting to land in Hawaii.

Photo by Luisa Loi
Zane Malloy pulls out a line of mussels.

Business

Penn Cove Shellfish offers a different kind of harvest

Instead of a gobbler on Thanksgiving, some might consider gobbling up some fresh Penn Cove mussels.

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Life

Feeding the community on Thanksgiving

The community has put together a few events to bring a little Thanksgiving magic to those in need.