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Duck and cover: Petulant bird dive-bombing Pioneer patrons
It would be easy to surmise that the bird has simply gone cuckoo. But a more likely explanation…
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Helping hands: Program for deaf youth focuses on teamwork, growth
The program serving deaf and hard of hearing youth is in its fourth year with Northwest Youth Corps…
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Efforts continuing establishment of sister city in the Philippines
A group that has worked to establish such a relationship between Oak Harbor and the Philippines village of…
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Items hum at Lions Garage Sale
Donna Brown’s passion for fixing up old sewing machines has been put to good use at the annual…
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Two-ferry boat service back online
Passengers who rely on Coupeville-to-Port Townsend ferry service breathed a sigh of relief last Thursday when a relief…
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Reacquainted with an old friend: Former owner blown away by first sail on Suva since 1985
The Suva, a 91-year-old, Gatsby-era schooner, is back for its second sailing season in Penn Cove this summer.…
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Father/hero: Dad’s final act was to save his family
Ronnie McGaha lost his life in 2011 when a tornado struck their two-story home in Harvest, Ala. But…
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No better place for learning: Hillcrest school garden the hub of this year’s Garden Tour
The showcase nature of Hillcrest’s school garden led the Oak Harbor Garden Club to feature it as the…
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After being knocked out of service, ferry to PT back on route
Passengers who rely on Coupeville-to-Port Townsend ferry service breathed a sigh of relief Thursday when a relief boat…
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Ferry Kennewick out of service until mid July; Coupeville to get second boat Sunday
For the second time in as many months, ferry service between Coupeville and Port Townsend has been reduced…
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Fawning over white deer
Around Coupeville this time of year, it’s not uncommon to spot fawns tagging closely next to their mothers.
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Prime habitat: Audubon’s pledge kick-starts efforts by Whidbey Camano Land Trust to acquire haven for wildlife
From the heart of Donald Borgman’s property, a vast field of tall, yellow grasses bend in the wind.…
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Bringing fun to the ballet
Oak Harbor dance studio owner lightens up musical score of "Cinderella" to bring comic tone to audience.