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Zombies in 2023’s flash mob strike a spooky pose. (File photo by David Welton)

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Wanted: Zombie dancers for Langley flash mob

At 4 p.m. on Friday, zombie dancers will congregate in front of Callahan’s Firehouse on Second Street

Photo by Allyson Ballard

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Whidbey’s reanimators: Taxidermist, apprentice practice ‘dying art’

Demand for taxidermy in Washington may be overwhelming the industry’s ability to supply it.

Kathy Sechrist speaks about her experience at a CADA event. (Photo by Sarah Bellis)

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From silence to strength: Community gathers to confront domestic violence

Survivor speaks about importance of services during time of budget cuts

The business offers a variety of interesting goods.

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From service to self-made: Veteran finds strength in crystals, community and change

Braighan Buckley describes her aesthetic as “whimsical and boho,

Holly Koteen-Soulé, left, and Melissa Koch with the heads of two puppets that will be part of the “Festival of the Elements” event. Behind them is a papier-mâché sculpture created by Koch’s son-in-law. (Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record)

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No strings attached: Artistic festival with puppet show planned

Artist Melissa Koch is partnering with Holly Koteen-Soulé, a puppeteer, for “Festival of the Elements”

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Lana Johnson wears an inflatable turkey costume. As a volunteer last year for Mobile Turkey Unit, she directed traffic into the parking lot for an orderly pick-up of 696 meals.

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Volunteers needed for Langley-based Mobile Turkey Unit

Over a three-day period, a total of 150 to 200 volunteers lend their time to the effort.

Photo by Allyson Ballard

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‘Lost Intruder’ film describes Oak Harbor man’s quest

Peter Hunt’s experience as a Navy attack pilot, Parkinson’s disease informs his new documentary

At least 150 witches signed up to walk in the event in what appears to be the beginning of a new Halloween tradition in town. (Photo by David Welton)

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Witches cast a spell in Coupeville

A coven 150 strong and clad in cloaks and pointy hats congregated in celebration of Halloween.

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Brandi Carlile plays the guitar on her boat.

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Grammy winner makes video on Whidbey boat

Brandi Carlile played“A War With Time” on her sailboat Captain Fantastic.

Photo by Laina Stonefelt

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Bear witness: Whidbey environmental educator captures wild art

Laina Stonefelt traveled to Churchill, Manitoba.

Photo by David Welton

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True colors on display at Goosefoot show

An art and poetry competition on South Whidbey inspired a rainbow of pieces.

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Coupeville mom starts birthday pantry to ensure every child has party

A 23-year-old mother of three created a charitable group that gives birthday supplies to families.

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Frank Alm, Smith's uncle, is featured in a newspaper for coming back from a German internment camp.

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Nordic lodge president to tell story of family’s escape from Nazis

A quiet act of defiance would tear her family apart and set in motion a journey across continents.