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    Photo by Maria Matson / Whidbey News-Times                                Mike Brown runs the machine that is extracting goose and duck poop from the bottom of the Greenbank Farm pond.
    Polluted with poop, Greenbank Farm pond gets cleaning
    By Maria Matson • October 2, 2018 1:30 am

    Island man invents machine for job

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    Posh Puppies takes home top dog grooming salon for Best of Whidbey
    Posh Puppies takes home top dog grooming salon...
    By Maria Matson • September 28, 2018 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor’s grooming salon Posh Puppies has grown since it first opened in November last year and is showing no…

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    Heaping slices of awesome
    Heaping slices of awesome
    By Maria Matson • September 24, 2018 1:30 am

    Whidbey Pies Cafe named as best pie in Washington

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    Photo by Maria Matson / Whidbey News-Times                                <em>Whidbey Island resident Dick Evans will be signing and selling copies of his book, “Fazkils,” at the Clinton Community Hall on Saturday.</em>
    In a new book, Hollywood actor, author reflects...
    By Maria Matson • September 18, 2018 1:30 am

    Richard “Dick” Evans is an actor, writer and director with a long list of titles under his belt, and he…

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    Town adopts 2019 budget policies
    Town adopts 2019 budget policies
    By Maria Matson • September 14, 2018 1:30 am

    Coupeville Town Council approved the 2019 budget policies and priorities.

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    Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Sea Cadets Jackson Oliverson, David Stasel and Andrew Taylor enjoy food served at Saturday’s Military Appreciation Picnic.
    Military picnic a thank you for those serving,...
    By Maria Matson • September 11, 2018 1:30 am

    The threat of rain didn’t stop people from attending Oak Harbor’s 18th annual Military Appreciation Picnic, with vendors, free Alabama-style…

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    12th annual SICBA tour slated for Sept. 14-16
    12th annual SICBA tour slated for Sept. 14-16
    By Maria Matson • September 11, 2018 1:30 am

    Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association will hold its 12th annual SICBA Home Tour Sept. 14-16.

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    Photos by Maria Matson / Whidbey News Group                                <em>Bob Becker and his son, Bob Becker Jr., sit at Becker’s house in Coupeville. Becker turned age 103 on Sept. 11.</em>
    Passing the century mark
    By Maria Matson • September 13, 2018 1:30 am

    ‘It feels no different from when I was 80’

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    Walking Festival offers exercise, Whidbey scenery
    Walking Festival offers exercise, Whidbey scenery
    By Maria Matson • September 4, 2018 1:30 am

    There will be a three-day Whidbey Walking Festival Sept. 7-9 with five routes starting at Camp Casey in Coupeville.

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    Letter pleads for reduction in potential flights at OLF
    Letter pleads for reduction in potential flights at...
    By Maria Matson • August 31, 2018 1:30 am

    Coupeville Town Council voted Tuesday to approve a letter that Mayor Molly Hughes wrote to Congressman Rick Larsen and to…

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    Town makes changes to 2 percent funds process
    Town makes changes to 2 percent funds process
    By Maria Matson • August 31, 2018 1:30 am

    The Town of Coupeville voted Tuesday to make a few minor changes to the town’s allocation process for the 2…

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    Annual Kite Festival at Camp Casey Sept. 15-16
    Annual Kite Festival at Camp Casey Sept. 15-16
    By Maria Matson • August 28, 2018 1:30 am

    The Whidbey Island Kite Festival and Sportkite Competition will again fill the sky at Camp Casey with colorful kites of…

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    The Whidbey Follies stage a comeback
    The Whidbey Follies stage a comeback
    By Maria Matson • August 28, 2018 1:30 am

    After a 25-year absence, the Whidbey Follies is making a comeback. The show is Sept. 29 and 30.

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