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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

Photo by Marina Blatt
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.

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Chipotle may be coming to Oak Harbor.

Another national chain restaurant might be moving into the south end of Oak Harbor.

Business owner Trish Sillavan, at center, stands inside Ember and Elegance with vendors Jobeth Glenday, Tim Goette, Maria Fazio and Wendy Grimsley,

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All-in-one craft store, studio opens downtown Oak Harbor

Ember and Elegance is a love letter to the artsy spirit of the community.

(Photo by Patricia Guthrie)
Artist Robbie Lobell looks over some of her ceramic designs for the Cook on Clay business she and Maryon Attwood founded 15 years ago. The company is now based in Ohio with new owners; Lobell and Atwood will continue to live and create in Langley.

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After ‘gifting’ business to next generation, Cook on Clay founders staying near home fires

Robbie Lobell and Maryon Attwood, the pioneering women of the cooking pots, are staying put.

Koehler Stephens serves a drink from inside her coffee shop on wheels, Sons of Neptune Espresso.

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Mobile coffee shop rolls into Oak Harbor

A Navy veteran who has been pouring sweet brews for the soul.

Photo by Harry Anderson
Keith Jordan stands beside his biggest septic pumping truck, which holds 5,000 gallon of stuff.

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Rockin’ a Hard Place: Working hard to become No. 1 in the No. 2 business

Keith Jordan founded Dirty Deeds Septic to service all of Whidbey.

Photo by David Welton

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Japanese restaurant rolls into Bayview Corner

Earlier this month, Joan Samson and Ed Hodson opened Japonica Diner on South Whidbey.

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Ken’s Korner owner signs lease with new grocery store

The company said rumors about plans to replace Red Apple with self-storage units are false.

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Winter-Dawn Lee weeds a strawberry patch in the orchard in Oak Harbor where she currently works as a farmhand for an older couple.

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Dragonfly Flower Farm blossoms in Oak Harbor

Lee plans a community-support agriculture model with a choice between two subscription levels.