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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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Medley of musicians to play on South Whidbey

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

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
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.

Photos by David Welton
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.

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Wanted: Elves for Greenbank holiday market

This year, even Santa Claus finds himself short-staffed.

Photo by David Welton

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Save haven for rescued critters in need of support

Over the past year, Debbie Wilkie has taken in more than 500 unwanted or neglected animals.

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Veterans Day to be observed on Whidbey

There are events happening all across Whidbey Island this week to honor those who have served.

Photo by David Welton

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A ghoulishly good time

Photos by David Welton

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times

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Romance and murder come together on Playhouse stage

The play runs Nov. 4-20. Tickets are available at whidbeyplayhouse.com.

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She wants to give us a laugh while showing us how to share the road

Nancy McCloskey moved back to our Rock in 2020, “two weeks before COVID,” as she likes to say.…