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Oak Harbor senior Skooter Fagan plays the trombone and was accepted into the All Northwest Band, which consists of the best student musicians from six states.

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Students chosen for honor bands, orchestras

Eleven students from Oak Harbor High School have made it into selective honor orchestras and bands.

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The man behind the camera

David Welton likes to imagine that people will look at his photos and learn about life on Whidbey.

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From left, Teresa Kuebler, Lacey Lutz, Tyler Adamson and Greg Woodward are some of the first responders who attended Friendsgiving hosted by Exceptional Academy students this year.

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Sharing a meal at ‘Friendsgiving’

Every year, students at the Exceptional Academy make a Thanksgiving meal to thank first responders.

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Some unconventional helpers join Santa at the Oak Harbor tree lighting in 2021.

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Holiday events on Whidbey

Upcoming events on Whidbey Island are ushering in the holiday season.

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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.