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Organic Farm School excels in new digs

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Organic Farm School excels in new digs

The Organic Farm School survived its first year at its new Maxwelton Valley campus, meeting its financial and…

Evan Thompson / The Record — Keepsake plant pots are offered by Rooted Pet, which gives clients the opportunity to use the soil from the deceased pets and turn it into plants.

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Island man grows pet composting biz

Saying goodbye to pets is tough. Now, however, Fluffy doesn’t have to be gone forever.

Kyle Jensen / The Record — Cooper discusses the ups and downs of the business as it coincides with coho salmon populations. The last two years have been pretty poor for coho, so business has been slow. 2015 was the last big year.

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Maintaining traditions is key to bait company’s success

For Possession Point Bait Co., the key to success isn’t constant evolution to stay ahead of the curve.…

Peoples Bank launches pig hunt in parks

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Peoples Bank launches pig hunt in parks

Peoples Bank recently launched its “Pigs in Parks” contest, designed to raise awareness about the importance of saving.

Kyle Jensen / The Record — Interstate Label Company, in Freeland, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on June 30.

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Longtime Freeland label manufacturer files for bankruptcy

Interstate Label Company, a longtime label manufacturer in Freeland, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on June 30.

Corrine Boon shakes the paw of her award-winning showdog Forte’. Boon was voted best dog groomer in the2017 Best of Whidbey contest. Photos by Daniel Warn/Whidbey News-Times

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Best of Whidbey: A career shaped by simple childhood desire

Those that want dog-training lessons and private canine tips need look no further than Whidbey’s very own dog…

Best of Whidbey: Aesthetician in business of making clients ‘feel good’

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Best of Whidbey: Aesthetician in business of making clients ‘feel good’

For aesthetician Melissa York, community and relationships are a big part of her life and career.

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Whidbey Seatac Shuttle, Christian’s Towing voted Best of Whidbey

Due to production errors, categories under “Services” were inadvertently omitted from the Best of Whidbey special section inside…

Annual awards banquet draws crowd of the ‘Best’

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Annual awards banquet draws crowd of the ‘Best’

Annual awards banquet draws crowd of the ‘Best’

Online rental sites reshaping Whidbey’s lodging industry

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Online rental sites reshaping Whidbey’s lodging industry

Every September, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts officials are faced with finding free lodging for approximately 60…

Whidbey Coffee releases bottled cold brew

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Whidbey Coffee releases bottled cold brew

Whidbey Coffee unveiled its newest enterprise this week, Beachbomber Cold Brew.

Nichols launches National Geographic Quest cruise boat

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Nichols launches National Geographic Quest cruise boat

Holmes Harbor accepted Nichols Brothers Boat Builders latest contribution to the maritime world this week, a 239-foot cruise…

Cove Cafe owner’s menu a mix of passion, creativity

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Cove Cafe owner’s menu a mix of passion, creativity

For Michele Lynn, opening The Cove Cafe is as much an adventure as a learning experience.