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Arjai Allred demonstrates different ways to shape endless possibility cookie dough, a recipe Allred created, at a holiday baking class in Greenbank Nov. 12.

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Recipe has ‘endless possibilities’

Slow Food Whidbey Island shared an all-occasion cookie recipe perfect for Christmas parties.

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Former commissioner details work of USDA

Helen Price Johnson described opportunities available for the Whidbey Island community.

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Fruits of their labor

Selecting wine is a group effort at the Star Store

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Holiday markets happening on Whidbey

There is ample opportunity to keep your holiday shopping local this year.

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Club plants thousands of daffodils

The Oak Harbor Garden Club will celebrate 100 years in October of next year.

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Talking turkey

A kindergarten class at Crescent Harbor Elementary School shared what they were thankful for.

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‘Eleemosynary’ coming to Black Box Theater

A South Whidbey theater company is closing out its season with a mouthful of a title.

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Andre Feriante

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Medley of musicians to play on South Whidbey

Five musicians are coming together for a rare night of music on Whidbey Island.

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Retired Navy Capt. John Patton was the guest speaker at this year’s Oak Harbor Community Veterans Day ceremony.

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Veterans Day event focuses on unity

Retired Navy Cap. Jim Patton spoke about the importance of unity at a Veterans Day celebration.

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Program builds exceptional workforce

The Exceptional Academy and Whidbey businesses are making strides toward inclusion in the workplace.

Eugene “Dud” Gilbert and Dorothy Gilbert pose for a photo just steps away from where they first met in downtown Oak Harbor 70 years ago. Photo by Emily Gilbert

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Married to a Marine: Oak Harbor couple celebrates 70 years

Like many love stories before and after them, Dorothy and Eugene Gilbert’s seven-decade romance started in a bar.

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Stephany Vogel's work combines painting and sewing for a unique artistic experience.

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Library exhibit honors women’s artistic history

The work of artist Stephany Vogel will be available for viewing throughout the month of November.

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Magician JR Russell attempts to pull something out of his ear. For the past eight years, Russell has been teaching magic to kids with a side of life skills.

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Sleight of hand: Popular classes are about more than magic

Oak Harbor magician JR Russell has been performing and teaching classes for the past eight years.