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Christmas House makes spirits bright

Every December, a Langley flower stand becomes a bright beacon for those seeking holiday cheer.

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Dishing up community: Mobile Turkey Unit by the numbers

On Thanksgiving morning, volunteers joined forces to cook and deliver a hot meal.

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Langley all lit up

The Lighting of Langley took place Saturday, Nov. 30.

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Dungeness crab are the most popular among Whidbey crabbers and turn bright orange or red when cooked.

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Whidbey winter crabs are ‘far meatier’

Winter crabbing in the waters around Whidbey Island is open every day from Oct. 31 to Dec. 31.

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Greenbank Santa spreads peace and joy

When David Paull wears his red suit and white gloves, something magic happens.

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A lone male trumpeter swan has been hanging out at the Cultus Bay wetland on South Whidbey.

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Flying solo: Lone swan calls South Whidbey home

A special bird has once again found its way to the South Whidbey wetlands.

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Jingle bell all the way for a good cause

At 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, the Bells will perform at St. Stephens Episcopal

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A turkey that survived the Thanksgiving season last year made an appearence at the 2023 Holly Jolly Parade in Langley.

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Whidbey offers Christmas family fun

Whidbey Island is preparing for a wide variety of Christmas events this December.

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Participants get creative with their lanterns.

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Lantern parade to light up Langley

The end of the year with its early sunsets can be a dark and dreary time. Community members…

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L-R: Teen 2nd Prince Tyler Pookphant, Teen 1st Prince Brian Goodman, 2024 Teen Mr. Oak Harbor Kepano Nero, 2024 Mr. Oak Harbor Logan Hendricks, 1st Prince Max Gammache, 2nd Prince Aiden Mosquera

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Mr. Oak Harbor royalty reign for a year

In a pageant held at Oak Harbor High School on Nov. 9, the 2024 Mr. Oak Harbor Royalty…

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Academy thanks first responders with ‘Friendsgiving’

At Exceptional Academy, “thank you” is said with a full course Thanksgiving meal.

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At left, Teacher Monica Sullivan, (standing) Spencer Carlson, Charlie Espy, Molly Shepherd, Breanna Carlson, Maximiliano Rodriguez, Kane Styles, Grayson O'Connell, (sitting) Ezekiel John Bato, Benjamin Espy, Nova Rinkevich-Dean, Theo Rankin and Teacher Sara Cruz.

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Talkin’ Turkey!

A group of students at Nurture With Care Kids Academy shared what they are thankful for.

Don Scoby, commander of Scottish American Military Society Pig War Post 1859, plays the bagpipe at the Veteran's Day Parade in Oak Harbor. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Pipe dreams: Scottish American Military Society plays on

Don Scoby has always been fascinated by bagpipes.