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Jim Patton to speak at Veterans Day event

The program will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 11 in the high school auditorium.

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Museum personnel set up Richard Nash’s 12-foot sculpture “Segmented Prism #2” at the Museum of Northwest Art in La Conner, where it will stand as the centerpiece of a full survey of his work on the museum’s main floor for the next three months.

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Whidbey artist featured in La Conner museum

The paintings and sculptures of Richard Nash will be on display at the Museum of Northwest Art.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Chief Ray Merrill presents a Lifesaver and Community Hero Award to Chris Stonecipher, who prevented his teammate from falling when she was having a medical emergeny during a basketball game.

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Fire department presents lifesaver award

The heartwarming ceremony honored Chris Stonecipher, an Oak Harbor resident.

Photo courtesy of Sarah Peace

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Meteor lights up Oak Harbor sky

The meteor was caught exploding on several doorbell security cameras.

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Moo is a steer who has become part of the family. Bell’s Farm owner Kyle Flack said he is the “ambassador animal” for the farm.

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Holy cow!

Whidbey farmer raises ancient, white breed of cattle

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Casey Burr is the owner of Hive Jive, a new Oak Harbor business that sells local vendors’ goods, along with the honey he makes.

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Beekeeper opens business

A beekeeper turned business owner has opened a new shop for local vendors in downtown Oak Harbor.

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Exceptional Academy plans walk for inclusion

The Oak Harbor school district is hosting an ally walk from 4-5:15 p.m. on Oct. 21.

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Marianne Edain and Steve Erickson of WEAN are the focus of a new film. They are photographed here in 2019 at their South Whidbey home.

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New film highlights Whidbey environmental activitsts

A new film set to premiere in Langley this weekend celebrates the expansive work of WEAN.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times

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Riding for a cause

Members of an Oak Harbor-based motorcycle club are giving back to the community.

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Trivia night at Bailey’s Corner Store typically attracts around 50 people every Thursday.

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Bailey’s raises $10,000 for charity

A weekly trivia night at a bar in Clinton has raised $10,000 for local nonprofits.

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Gail LaVassar holds the new volume of Hometown Heroes open to her profile.

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Second ‘Hometown Heroes’ volume released

Hometown Heroes is a community-wide effort to celebrate the good-hearted folks of South Whidbey.

Photos by David Welton
Costume designer Valerie Johnson, left, and Island Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Olena Hodges stand before a display of costumes worn in the theater company’s productions.

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‘Show of shows’ at Bayview Cash Store

Costumes that have been worn in past Island Shakespeare Festival productions are on display.

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A pumpkin-headed farmer takes it easy at Scenic Isle Farm in Central Whidbey.

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Costumes, corn mazes and candy

Whidbey Island is abuzz with Halloween fun.