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Nora Finnerty

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It’s a sweet time in Coupeville’s Candyland

Through the Peppermint Forest and past the Licorice Castle, a group of children paraded in search of sugar…

Renee Faber

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Soroptimists go Upscale with resale store in Oak Harbor

With many families are finding it difficult to make it from one paycheck to the next, Soroptimist International…

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Skagit Valley College students teach how to ‘Discover Local’

Oak Harbor is packed with local gems, and students from Skagit Valley College’s Phi Theta Kappa club plan…

Christina Ruggerio

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All Island Community Band’s tunes sweeten Windjammer Park

A light breeze over quiet waves on a sunny Thursday evening may seem paradisal on its own, but…

Ella Brooks

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Oak Harbor teens make a difference … one box of paper at a time

While many Oak Harbor teenagers are enjoying the summer sun or heading off on vacations, four girls are…

The myriad of sailboats competing in Race Week will be visible all week in Penn Cove. Popular viewpoints to watch the event include any high point in Oak Harbor as well as the Coupeville Wharf

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Sailboat racers ready to rock in Oak Harbor

The excitement --- and some adrenaline-pumping music --- were blasting top-notch from the Oak Harbor marina Monday morning…

Arlene

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Whidbey Playhouse presents a debacle to die for

Murder has never been so hilarious --- or so badly botched --- as in “Murder at the Howard…

Let your imagination roar with “Dinosoaring” -- author Deb Lund certainly did. Her new children’s book about dinosaurs heading off on a sky-high adventure will soar onto shelves this week. Pictured behind her are other books she has written that are available at the Honey Bear in Coupeville.

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Rollick and roar with Deb Lund’s dinosaurs

There’s nothing boring about the rip-roaring exploring of fun-loving dinos in “Dinosoaring.” Celebrate the release of Deb Lund’s…

Gwyneth Miller

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Everybody loves a parade on Whidbey Island

Just as summer seemed a world away from Oak Harbor, the sun came out for a cheery Fourth…

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Creative woman finds way to help out Whidbey schools

In the face of less funding for the Oak Harbor School District, a woman stepped up with a…

One of Helen Bates’ favorite paintings is this Monet-inspired landscape. She paints everything from manatees to tropical towns

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Summer colors surface for Coupeville art show

Painting may be a fun pastime for Helen Bates, but as part of Whidbey Allied Artists, it has…

Team Whidbey Coffee competed in the Ski to Sea marathon race last month. Team members were Mike Briddell

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Wind and snow can’t stop Whidbey team

Eight Oak Harbor competitors braved snow, sea and the miles of road in between to compete in the…

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No salary, benefits changes for Oak Harbor teachers

Monday evening, the Oak Harbor School Board approved a one-year contract between the school district and Oak Harbor…