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Norse out in force

Hundreds of people celebrated Nordic culture at the Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge.

Mr. South Whidbey 2023 contestants with 2022 winner John LaVassar. (Photo provided)

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McCabe crowned Mr. South Whidbey

The people have spoken, and a new Mr. South Whidbey has been crowned.

Photo by Paul Souder
A polar bear swims near the Arctic Circle along Hudson Bay in the Nunavut Territory of Canada.

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Noted Seattle photographer to give Oak Harbor Library talk

A renowned Seattle photographer is coming to the Oak Harbor Library to share about his arctic misadventures on…

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Blessing of the animals

Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.

Whidbey Island Angels recently opened a resource center in a new, bigger location in Freeland. (Photo provided)

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Catch a glimpse of kindness in action at open house

The Whidbey Island Angels recently moved to a new location.

Members of the Addams Family take up residence in Cook’s Corner Park for Coupeville’s annual scarecrow competition. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Trick or treat! Celebrate spooky season on Whidbey Island

Whidbey residents can participate in activities to celebrate fall all month long.

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Mr. South Whidbey heats up Freeland Hall Oct. 7

Five brave men will take the stage at Freeland Hall in their quest to be crowned Mr. South…

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Norwegian elkhounds will be among the guests of honor at the Nordic Folk Fest, which takes place Oct. 7 at the Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge.

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Nordic lodge hosts folk fest

Celebrate Scandinavian culture on Whidbey Island next weekend at the Nordic Folk Fest.

(Photo by Luisa Loi/Whidbey News-Times)

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In the dog house

Whidbey woman rescues 300 German shepherds

Photo by David Welton

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South Whidbey handywoman does it all

If you need someone to help on home improvement projects, Mackenzie Wright will be your handy ma’am.

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Garden club celebrates 100 years

The Oak Harbor Garden Club will host a public open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 30…

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The Whidbey Island Cider Festival has been bringing together local businesses since it started in 2017.

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Cider Festival returns to Central Whidbey

The Whidbey Island Cider Festival prepares to end its four-year-long hibernation.

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Indie film premiering in Langley

The Village by the Sea is coming to the silver screen.