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Poop Team 6 visits are enjoyed by clients, the Usemans and especially clients' pets. Photo by Allyson Ballard

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‘Poop Team 6’ sweeps yards for doggy bombs

For the married co-owners of the Whidbey-based Poop Team 6 — there is no job too big to…

Photo by Marina Blatt
Purchase costumes at the garage sale to live out your fairytale fantasies.

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Buy a prop, costume at Playhouse garage sale

Whidbey Playhouse is hosting a garage sale for anyone who’s ever dreamed of living in a musical.

Photo by Marina Blatt
Co-Founders Kate Kilpatrick and Paul Rose smile outside of their storefront

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New downtown store offers arts and crafts

The new shop championing more than 20 small local businesses sits on Pioneer Way.

Ronning peruses the selection at Stay Original Market. Photo by Allyson Ballard

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Curated menswear arrives in Oak Harbor

Stay Original held the grand opening for its brick-and-mortar in Oak Harbor Friday.

Photo by Marina Blatt
A toxic shellfish warning sign at Penn Cove Tidelands.

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Penn Cove, Holmes Harbor closed to shellfish harvesting

Island County’s primary shellfish provider suffers business setbacks after a new shellfish ban.

Photo provided From left are Debra Parish and her daughter Kristin Benson.

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Vintage fashion shop opens at Greenbank Farm

Arline & Stella Vintage Emporium celebrated its soft opening July 6 at Greenbank Farm.

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Tossin’ Axes ignites Whidbey with the return of Whidbey Island Comicon

From July 18-20, it will be a vibrant hub for cosplayers, science fiction and fantasy enthusiasts.

Another angle of the Regency's assisted living facility.

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Regency to share 25th anniversary with community

The senior living community is hosting an open house with food, drinks and casual entertainment.

Women dressed up for a local Roper Romp.

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‘Roper Romp’ is part of this year’s Harbor Market

The market, hosted by the Oak Harbor Main Street Association, is back for its fifth year.

Teacher Elin Noble demonstrates a technique (Photo by Matt Neinhuis)

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Art school offers a range of opportunities for all

The mighty little business on a dead-end street claims it’s the best-kept secret in Coupeville.

Levi and Shannon Woods pose inside their new business venture (Photo by Allyson Ballard)

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New business gears up Whidbey residents for the great outdoors

A new outdoor apparel and accessories store, Camp Kid, opened downtown last week.

Rhed pets Joel, one of many horses at Big Rhed Barn.

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Coupeville Library and Big Rhed Barn bringing horses to the people

A horse meet-and-greet gives families a chance to experience these awe-inspiring animals

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I Support The Girls Whidbey Island volunteers laugh together as they showcase some decorated bras that will be at the auction. From left, Julie Rhodes, Kris Bobadilla, Candy Pearson, Wendy Rue and Kate Mistler

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Artistic bra auction is an uplifting event

“Supporting the girls” takes on a new meaning for Whidbey’s “Lift ‘Em Up” bra art event.