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Whidbey’s unusually sunny summer gives way to dark days ahead
The Angus cattle at Bell’s Farm on Central Whidbey didn’t seem to pay much attention to the dark…
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Coupeville church prepares for blessing of pets
Mary Rose Anderson finds pet blessings to be both touching and amusing. Anderson is pleased that such ceremonies…
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Oak Harbor college fair a chance for students to gain insight
It’s never too early for high school students to start sizing up colleges. At least, that’s how Carla…
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Author eager to talk to students from Oak Harbor but memories of high school bullying still linger
For the first time in five years, Brittany Geragotelis is coming home. Part of her can’t wait, another…
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Love of learning takes retiree to pinnacle of Master Gardening
At this time of year, often only traces remain of a garden’s splendor. Beautiful rose blooms become few…
Business
Wild bird store is music to owners’ ears
As pretty as some birdhouses go, the ones that make Mike Dessert cuckoo are those outfitted with a…
Life
Frightville organizers have urge to scare in their blood
With a rumble of busy feet overhead and a tub full of decapitated and limbless dolls beside him,…
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Painting mural helped artist heal
Healing can take place in unusual places. For Nancy Hakala, that place was on a mechanical lift hovering…
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Oak Harbor’s dog agility trials reveal ups and downs of canine competitors as well as their bonds with handlers
It was clear by the cadence in Craig Dolphin’s voice that he was a bit exasperated. “Kiera!” he…
Business
Flight attendant gets lift from opening his own pet boutique in historic downtown Oak Harbor
Chris Reissner’s career in the airline industry is going to the dogs. The cats, too. After 26 years…
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Port of Coupeville gives nod to movie filming on historic wharf
Joseph Itaya didn’t tiptoe around the subject. The movie producer who’s trying to shoot a family adventure film…
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Oak Harbor eyeing ‘sister’ city
The idea of Oak Harbor forming a relationship with a sister city appeals to Mayor Scott Dudley. He…
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Oak Harbor schools usher in a new era in a unique way
For Mahliah Estrellado, the driveway was far enough. She had walked with her mother and little brother to…