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Kids Fair highlights activities on island
Digging up what sort of activities are available for children can be a daunting task for parents as…
Business
Franchisee tutors corporate transition
Before Sylvan Learning made a major financial investment into a digital-based curriculum, it set up an advisory group…
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Oak Harbor Market opening for 20th year
The land on which Sheila Case-Smith grows tomatoes, rhubarb and other produce has been farmed in her family…
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Merchants taking 2nd look at Main Street idea
Oak Harbor merchants are exploring a new strategy to revitalize downtown. Business owners are revisiting the idea of…
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Foaling around: Horse breeder welcomes new crop of horses
The arrival of a new foal is one of nature’s signs that spring is here. As a horse…
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Trailer fire takes away precious possessions but not the resolve of Oak Harbor woman
When her 22-year marriage ended in divorce, Sherry McWherter admits she struggled to get over it. But after…
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Cuckoo for coops: Tour offers glimpse of best, most creative housing for chickens
After spending 28 years as an educator, Diane Tompkinson is familiar with ways to try to keep a…
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Annual Dutch event draws thousands to Oak Harbor | Slideshow
The joy of participating in the Holland Happening grand parade was clear from the smile on Sophia Bahner’s…
Life
Community garden project takes root
In its present state, the land appears to be nothing more than a barren field dotted with freshly…
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Reserve hosting open house Thursday
The assessment begins the moment volunteer candidates arrive at the front door of the historic Jacob Ebey House.…
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Taking stock of lakes opener on Whidbey
It’s always the big fish that spike the most interest. When Dave Whitmer and others with the Washington…
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Oak Harbor celebrates its Dutch roots this weekend
In years to come, who knows what might become of the wooden shoes that were once a signature…
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A Dutch revival: Oak Harbor High’s culinary arts students bring back Holland Happening dinner
Nobody ever said restoring an Oak Harbor tradition as big as the Dutch Dinner would be easy. For…