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    Articles by Luisa Loi
    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)
    The Whidbey Playhouse gets Scrooged by ‘A Christmas...
    By Luisa Loi • December 1, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Photo by Luisa Loi
Isaiah Rawl, greens manager at A Knot in Thyme, poses with some freshly made wreaths inside of the gift shop.
    ‘Tis the season for Christmas trees
    By Luisa Loi • December 1, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Photo by Luisa Loi
    Accordion aficionado plans holiday concert
    By Luisa Loi • November 28, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Photo by Luisa Loi
Right to left, Candy O'Neal and Melissa Johnson play at the Guitars for Vets Sunday Jam.
    Music program for veterans strikes a chord
    By Luisa Loi • November 28, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    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)
    No fuel leaked from Navy aircraft
    By Luisa Loi • November 28, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    John Callahan will remain on port board
    By Luisa Loi • November 24, 2023 1:30 am

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

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Parades will be part of the holiday celebration on the island.
    Whidbey ushers in holiday cheer
    By Luisa Loi • November 24, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    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.
    ‘Nutcracker’ kicks off holiday season
    By Luisa Loi • November 24, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Island County welcomes new Public Works director
    By Luisa Loi • November 21, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    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.
    Holiday House Noth brings joy to families
    By Luisa Loi • November 21, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    NAS Whidbey plane overshoots runway in Hawaii
    NAS Whidbey plane overshoots runway in Hawaii
    By Luisa Loi • November 21, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Photo by Luisa Loi
Zane Malloy pulls out a line of mussels.
    Penn Cove Shellfish offers a different kind of...
    By Luisa Loi • November 17, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Feeding the community on Thanksgiving
    By Luisa Loi • November 17, 2023 1:30 am

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

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