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    Articles by Maria Matson
    Orchestra performing array of string music Saturday and Sunday
    Orchestra performing array of string music Saturday and...
    By Maria Matson • January 22, 2019 1:30 am

    Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra will present a set of programs called “Simply Strings” 2:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at Island Church of…

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    (Photo by Maria Matson/ Whidbey News-Times)
    Local musicians gathering weekly for acoustic jam
    By Maria Matson • January 18, 2019 1:30 am

    Well, it goes like this: The fourth, the fifth, the minor fall and the major lift, the baffled king composing…

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    Port of Coupeville selects new wharf manager
    Port of Coupeville selects new wharf manager
    By Maria Matson • January 1, 2019 1:00 pm

    There’s a new face at the Coupeville Wharf.

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    <strong>Photo by Maria Matson/Whidbey News Group.</strong>                                Sarah Bergquist of Waste Wise holds a pile of cords that have been recently donated at the Coupeville WSU Waste Wise location, totaling 140 pounds.
    Recycling help available for Christmas lights, power cords
    By Maria Matson • December 28, 2018 1:30 am

    Waste not, want not. The WSU Waste Wise of Island County wants to help people make wise “waste” choices this…

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    Robots, Legos and coding help make learning fun
    Robots, Legos and coding help make learning fun
    By Maria Matson • December 28, 2018 1:30 am

    Coupeville Elementary is getting students ready for the future with a new STEM program, being offered for the first time…

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    Merchants work together to brighten girl’s Christmas
    Merchants work together to brighten girl’s Christmas
    By Maria Matson • December 21, 2018 1:30 am

    It was a whimsical guitar that caught a little girl’s eye, and the heart-felt letter that followed touched more than…

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    North Whidbey Help House aiming to fill holiday baskets with food
    North Whidbey Help House aiming to fill holiday...
    By Maria Matson • December 14, 2018 1:30 am

    Gravy mix, canned sweet potatoes or yams and other special holiday non-perishables are all items North Whidbey Help House in…

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    Helping California fire victims
    Helping California fire victims
    By Maria Matson • December 11, 2018 1:30 am

    Collections Boutique donating women’s clothes

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    Need ideas for book lovers?
    Need ideas for book lovers?
    By Maria Matson • December 7, 2018 1:30 am

    S tumped for gift ideas for the book lovers on your list?

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    Coupeville lights up for the holidays
    Coupeville lights up for the holidays
    By Maria Matson • December 4, 2018 1:30 am

    T he annual Greening of Coupeville went without a hitch Saturday, kicking off December’s local holiday festivities.

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    Veteran wants everyone to know, women served too
    Veteran wants everyone to know, women served too
    By Maria Matson • December 4, 2018 1:30 am

    Despite misconceptions, women served in Vietnam, alongside men.

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    Holiday Gingerbread Challenge taking entries
    Holiday Gingerbread Challenge taking entries
    By Maria Matson • December 4, 2018 1:30 am

    It’ll be sweet — so get ready to put on your creative thinking cap, get your hands a bit sticky…

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    Program helps students at their pace
    Program helps students at their pace
    By Maria Matson • November 30, 2018 1:30 am

    A new Coupeville program, Tutorial Time, is helping students catch up in the classroom.

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