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    Photo by Maria Matson / Whidbey News- Times.                                Emily Harding Hill and Michael Weeks stand outside their restaurant Callen’s, which opened on July 31 near the Coupeville Ferry Terminal.
    New restaurant opens at historic location
    By Maria Matson • August 24, 2018 1:30 am

    One might say it was love at first sight, on Valentine’s Day, that led to Michael Weeks and Emily Harding…

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    In command
    In command
    By Maria Matson • August 21, 2018 1:30 am

    Capt. Matthew Arny takes helm at NAS Whidbey

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    Picnic on the Prairie celebrates the Reserve
    Picnic on the Prairie celebrates the Reserve
    By Maria Matson • August 21, 2018 1:30 am

    In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, there will be a “Picnic on the Prairie”…

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    Navy to offer disaster preparedness seminar
    Navy to offer disaster preparedness seminar
    By Maria Matson • August 21, 2018 1:30 am

    September is National Disaster Preparedness Month, and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is working to ensure locals are prepared in…

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    Dementia care support classes will be hosted by Oak Harbor Library
    Dementia care support classes will be hosted by...
    By Maria Matson • August 21, 2018 1:30 am

    There will be a series of dementia care support classes from 10-11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 11, Sept. 25, Oct….

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    Coupeville students return to find new faces
    Coupeville students return to find new faces
    By Maria Matson • August 17, 2018 1:30 am

    Students will return to the Coupeville School District on Sept. 4 for a new school year with new faces, programs…

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    Wag ‘n’ Walk all fun and games
    Wag ‘n’ Walk all fun and games
    By Maria Matson • August 17, 2018 1:30 am

    It’s a day for the dogs that helps raise money for WAIF

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    Photo by Maria Matson / Whidbey News Group                                Peggie Suess will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Aug. 22. She sits here at Summer Hill Senior Living, ready for the day’s Bingo game.
    Oak Harbor woman celebrates her 100th birthday on...
    By Maria Matson • August 14, 2018 1:30 am

    On Aug. 22, Peggie Suess will celebrate her 100th birthday.

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    National Night Out deemed a success
    National Night Out deemed a success
    By Maria Matson • August 11, 2018 1:30 am

    The smoke crept under the door, slowly filling the air in the small bedroom. Children quickly stuffed bed sheets and…

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    Photos by Maria Matson/Whidbey News-Times                                John White of Freeland works to paint the “Big Guns” at Fort Casey. It was a good day to paint, with the sunshine and fresh air, he said. The work is being done by volunteers in preparation for the 50th anniversary of the “Big Guns” arrival, which will be held on Aug. 11.
    Fort Casey celebrates 50th anniversary of biggest draw
    By Maria Matson • August 7, 2018 1:30 am

    Volunteers from all over are working hard to get the “Big Guns” ready at Fort Casey Historical State Park.

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    Photo by Maria Matson / Whidbey News Group.                                Jean Sherman stands with her 100th birthday bouquet.
    Town celebrates 100th birthday of longtime resident
    By Maria Matson • August 3, 2018 1:30 am

    This year, Jean Sherman is being thrown a giant birthday bash and everyone’s invited.

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    Ceremony to be held Wednesday for Tokitae
    Ceremony to be held Wednesday for Tokitae
    By Maria Matson • August 3, 2018 1:30 am

    A spotlight is once again being placed on Lolita, also known as “Tokitae,” as well as the other orcas rounded…

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    Super judges, strange food
    Super judges, strange food
    By Maria Matson • July 31, 2018 1:30 am

    Spiderman, Spiderman, does whatever a spider can. And Spiderman can teach kids how to make spiders out of vegetables and…

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