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History reduced to rubble: County demos early ferry ramp by accident
A historic ferry landing ramp in Coupeville was inadvertently reduced to rubble this week during a demolition project…
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Oak Harbor schools open doors to local business leaders
Ron Apgar admits he’s no morning person. It’s no coincidence that the Paint Your World business that he…
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PBY-Naval Air Museum unveils new aircraft display in Oak Harbor
Bud Zylstra can still remember the roar of the PBY engines over Oak Harbor. He shared some of…
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A gift for giving: Coupeville artist donates 21 paintings to Habitat for Humanity
Lorina Mullen professes that she doesn’t need much to be happy. At 90 years of age and in…
Business
Oak Harbor Safeway re-opens in Albertsons location
Oak Harbor’s grocery store carousel has finally stopped turning, leaving customers and store employees with a chance to…
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Event recap evaluates parking woes
The week of the Penn Cove Musselfest, event organizers didn’t know if they were going to be able…
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Lab offers glimpse into sea life
Keith Ludemann’s fascination with marine life and the natural world dates back more than a half century, even…
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‘Fighting Kraken’ adopted as mascot for Oak Harbor schools
The controversy and buzz created by Oak Harbor’s newest piece of public artwork took an unexpected turn last…
Life
“I Hate Hamlet:” a teaching experience | Slideshow
The relationship between Suzanne Maris and Ken Grigsby is one of trust and mutual admiration. When Maris directs…
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Gardens and getaways theme for tonight’s Boys & Girls Club of Oak Harbor auction
Duncan Chalfant knows that topping last year’s Bids for Kids auction and fundraising dinner would be a sizable…
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Beauty and the geese | Oak Harbor shooters joke about missing mark
The allure of tulip fields in bloom in the Skagit Valley can be so captivating at times that…
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Oak Harbor student strives for national spelling bee
Even though her mom thinks it might be time to look for other pursuits, Trina Alarkon-Desquitado isn’t sure…
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Oak Harbor Albertsons Safeway switchover starts on Sunday
Those longing for the return of the Safeway banner in Oak Harbor don’t have to wait much longer.