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    Articles by Maria Matson
    Fruitcake may be ancient, but it’s a fresh topic at OH Library
    Fruitcake may be ancient, but it’s a fresh...
    By Maria Matson • December 3, 2018 1:30 am

    Nobody wanted to eat this fruitcake, not for 350 years. But it’s far from unwanted.

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    Church hosting Christmas bazaar and other holiday activities
    Church hosting Christmas bazaar and other holiday activities
    By Maria Matson • November 27, 2018 1:30 am

    Christmas festivities in Coupeville will begin just as soon as December arrives.

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    The (little) railroad Jack built
    The (little) railroad Jack built
    By Maria Matson • November 20, 2018 1:30 am

    This year’s display may be Tingstad’s last

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    Coupeville holding annual potluck
    Coupeville holding annual potluck
    By Maria Matson • November 16, 2018 1:30 am

    n It’s time to eat some turkey, pour the gravy and give thanks at the Coupeville’s 21st annual community Thanksgiving…

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    Remembrance ceremony Sunday in Coupeville
    Remembrance ceremony Sunday in Coupeville
    By Maria Matson • November 9, 2018 1:30 am

    Continuing the town’s long-standing tradition of commemorating Veterans Day, Coupeville will once again host the annual Coupeville Remembrance Ceremony at…

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    Community Veterans Day program to honor local vets
    Community Veterans Day program to honor local vets
    By Maria Matson • November 6, 2018 1:30 am

    Local veterans will be honored at a community Veterans Day program to be held at 11 a.m., Sat. Nov. 10…

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    Operation Christmas Child kicks off
    Operation Christmas Child kicks off
    By Maria Matson • November 2, 2018 1:30 am

    Beginning Nov. 12, locations throughout Whidbey Island will be collecting shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items…

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    Town picks 2 percent lodging tax recipients
    Town picks 2 percent lodging tax recipients
    By Maria Matson • October 30, 2018 1:30 am

    The Town of Coupeville announced the 2019 funding year’s 2-percent Lodging Tax Revenue grant awards.

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    Fort Casey gets scary for Halloween
    Fort Casey gets scary for Halloween
    By Maria Matson • October 26, 2018 1:30 am

    Haunted Fort event will be a scary good time

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    Photo by Maria Matson/Whidbey News Group.                                <em>Cornet Bay Company owners Arnie and Joanne Deckwa stand with their new seafood line of sauces. In the background, painted on their RV is the company’s logo depicting Cornet Bay, the view across from their office.</em>
    Walmart picks up Cornet Bay Co.’s sauces
    By Maria Matson • October 12, 2018 1:30 am

    Though it’s been producing and selling gourmet sauces, dressing, seasonings and dips for more than 18 years, Oak Harbor’s Cornet…

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    Shifty Sailors celebrating 25th anniversary
    Shifty Sailors celebrating 25th anniversary
    By Maria Matson • October 12, 2018 1:30 am

    The maritime-themed musical group Shifty Sailors will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20…

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    Town to decide 2 percent grants
    Town to decide 2 percent grants
    By Maria Matson • October 12, 2018 1:30 am

    The Town of Coupeville is in the process of deciding which nonprofits will receive this year’s 2 percent Lodging Tax…

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    Autumn Auction to honor Judy Lynn
    Autumn Auction to honor Judy Lynn
    By Maria Matson • October 5, 2018 1:30 am

    It’s that time of year again — time for the Island County Museum’s annual Autumn Auction.

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