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The cast decks out in Christmas apparel, their faces smiling like it’s Christmas morning. Built in just six rehearsals, the production showcases the cast’s creativity and dedication.

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Christmas is spectacular at Whidbey Playhouse

The show blends classics with playful favorites while weaving in famous Christmas movie moments.

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Lions help out Holiday House

Last week, the Coupeville Lions Club donated $8,000 to Holiday House North.

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Holland Happening, hydroplane race returning

Two of Oak Harbor’s beloved traditions, Holland Happening and Hydros for Heroes, are coming back.

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A plane is parked at the Bellingham International Airport in front of a surreal Washington sunset.

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Bellingham airport wants to hear from Whidbey residents

The airport is seeking info about travelers’ preferred destinations, airlines and more.

(Photo provided) Marc Juneau, a massage therapist in Freeland, faces a long road to recovery after a serious motorcycle accident earlier this month.

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Client starts GoFundMe for injured massage therapist

Marc Juneau sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle accident.

Dancers wear white dresses while standing on pointe, with Hannah Brackeen, age 15, in the role of Clara, at the front.

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Ballet Slipper dancers perform holiday magic

Young dancers are bringing the classic Christmas tale, “The Nutcracker,” to Whidbey in December.

Ashley Bernales reads a book to Weston, Xayla and Waylon. (Photos by Sarah Bellis)

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Fifteen years of caring: A preschool owner stepped up as options shrunk

Owner Ashley Bernales care for youngsters at Ms. Ashley’s Daycare.

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Holiday spirit comes alive on Whidbey

Here is a list of all the ways to celebrate Christmas.

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Coupeville painter sees window of opportunity

Every few months, Oola Fisher gives the Prairie Center Market in Coupeville a fresh coat of whimsy.

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Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Wild animal trainer thrives on Whidbey

Jan Naud spent the earlier decades of her life raising and training wild animals.

(Photos by Marina Blatt) A News-Times reporter came to Ms. Ashley’s Preschool and Daycare class Wednesday to investigate what preschool students knew about Thanksgiving.

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The Turkey Bunch

Put to the test, some preschool students shared what they are most grateful for this year.

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Whidbey woman holding talk about search-and-rescue dog

Alli Paul will speak about Stella’s life at 4-5 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Oak Harbor Library.

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Whidbey offers a cornucopia of Thanksgiving options

Families and friends get together, ovens glow and the comforting scents drift across Whidbey Island.