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    Women in History presentation on fossil hunter, paleontologist
    By Maria Matson • March 8, 2019 1:30 am

    “Have you ever heard of the tongue-twister, ‘She sells seashells by the seashore?”

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    Musselfest madness
    Musselfest madness
    By Maria Matson • March 5, 2019 1:30 am

    Town of Coupeville celebrates the blue and briny mollusk

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    Mardi Gras party March 5 in Bayview
    Mardi Gras party March 5 in Bayview
    By Maria Matson • March 1, 2019 1:30 am

    Goosefoot is hosting its fifth annual Mardi Gras Party, 6–8:30 p.m. on Fat Tuesday, March 5 at Bayview Hall.

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    Plan for a wheel good time
    Plan for a wheel good time
    By Maria Matson • February 26, 2019 1:30 am

    Bicycle rides Musselfest weekend are fundraisers for Whidbey Island Bicycle Club

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    Friday’s Astronomical Society ‘star party’ a chance to view Jupiter
    Friday’s Astronomical Society ‘star party’ a chance to...
    By Maria Matson • February 26, 2019 1:30 am

    Fate is “written in the stars,” lovers are “starry-eyed” and people sometimes thank their “lucky stars.” The twinkling lights in…

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    Over the moon: Musselfest launches events season
    Over the moon: Musselfest launches events season
    By Maria Matson • February 25, 2019 1:30 am

    This year, she’s over the moon.

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    (Photo by Maria Matson/Whidbey News-Times)                                Rebekah Reisen, 6 months old, plays with other children at Baby Storytime. “I like that it’s not just reading, I like that she can interact with other little babies. She just loves it,” said Rebekah’s mother, Elizabeth Reisen, of Oak Harbor. (Photos by Maria Matson/Whidbey News-Times)
    Librarians: Story times offer young minds social, physical...
    By Maria Matson • February 25, 2019 1:30 am

    Each week, babies “wiggle and giggle” their way though a morning story time at the Oak Harbor Library as part…

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    Café pupaccino
    Café pupaccino
    By Maria Matson • February 15, 2019 1:30 am

    Katy’s a popular pooch at Oak Harbor Starbucks

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    Lions aim for $30k at annual auction
    Lions aim for $30k at annual auction
    By Maria Matson • February 15, 2019 1:30 am

    Last year, their club raised over $30,000 for Coupeville high school seniors — and the Coupeville Lions plan to do…

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    Annual Chocolate Walk makes for a sweet visit to historic Coupeville
    Annual Chocolate Walk makes for a sweet visit...
    By Maria Matson • February 5, 2019 1:30 am

    It’s time to get cozy with a hot cup of cocoa, bundle up against the brisk winter weather and spend…

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    Annie Jr. allowing students to shine
    Annie Jr. allowing students to shine
    By Maria Matson • February 11, 2019 1:30 am

    Note: Due to the recent snowy weather, the Coupeville Elementary Drama Club will be moving the performance of Annie Jr….

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    Big Red Event for Ryan’s House
    Big Red Event for Ryan’s House
    By Maria Matson • January 29, 2019 1:30 am

    Homeless youth organization celebrating 10th anniversary

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    Lutefisk will be served up at sold-out Nordic Lodge dinner
    Lutefisk will be served up at sold-out Nordic...
    By Maria Matson • January 22, 2019 1:30 am

    It’s slimy, gooey and shakes like Jello — fishy, white jello. But the gooey lutefisk tastes good, according to Nordic…

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