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Uplifting return: St. Stephen’s concert to reunite Oak Harbor ‘institution’ with pupil
Before any concert could be performed in Oak Harbor, Vernon Greenstreet knew some heavy lifting would need to…
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Farm girl’s legacy: Oak Harbor resident’s book about life on North Whidbey farm is a gift to her children, peek into history
“Farm Girl, My Life on North Whidbey” was a project Caroline Williams started 10 years ago when she…
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Bright, shining light: Celebration Sunday to remember tireless former Oak Harbor teacher who strove to help others
The news of her brief illness and death jolted friends on Whidbey Island who couldn’t imagine anything slowing…
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Fire department waiting till next year to bring bond to voters
Fire commissioners with Central Whidbey Fire & Rescue will wait until 2017 before they could ask voters to…
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Character growth: Whidbey Playhouse’s youth drama program teaches more than acting
Fostering a continual stream of community theater performers is only a small part of the Whidbey Playhouse’s youth…
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This direction home: Signs project to help Kettles Trails hikers from losing their way
About half the Kettles Trails are on state parks property while the other half is on Island County…
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Talent contest in works for Whidbey Island teens
A retired Navy captain, Russell has transformed himself into a full-time magician and entertainer during his post military…
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Greenbank Garden Club blossoms while branching out
On an early February morning, activity is abuzz at the monthly meeting of the Greenbank Garden Club.
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Joseph Whidbey State Park eyed for development
Regular users of Joseph Whidbey State Park are upset that their cherished spot is one of 10 state…
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A friend of the parks: Couple hopes to start group to support state parks on Whidbey
Since retiring to Whidbey Island two years ago, Barb and Ed Adams can’t seem to get enough of…
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Talent Search: Got an act to show off? ‘Whidbey Has Talent’ looking for gifted youth
Youth in grades K-12 island-wide are eligible to show their talents with separate divisions for elementary, middle school…
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A love story: How the first couple became Valentines
Long before Bob Severns became Oak Harbor’s mayor this year, Rhonda has been his constant companion. Whether it…
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Ready to Rock
Some of Paul Carter’s work, as well as one of his special collections of rutilated quartz, will join…