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Man sentenced for harassing newspaper, others

Graham Lau faces 18 months of electronic home monitoring after a Nov. 18 hearing.

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Man arrested in stabbing outside SPiN Cafe

The report states that the suspect stood up for his girlfriend after several men were rude to her.

(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.

Photo by David Welton

Sports

Whidbey’s legendary boxer has inspiring story of her own

A film explores the career of Christy Martin, but Dakota Stone beat her in the ring.

Photo provided by South Whidbey Parks and Recreation

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Surprise bowling ball trove unearthed at pool site

Just 10 of the balls could be salvaged.

An explosion occurred early Friday morning, completely destroying a shed. (Photo by Allyson Ballard)

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North Whidbey shed obliterated in explosion

Nobody was injured in suspected propane-tank-related incident.

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Bus drivers get big raises in new Island Transit contract

The raises bring the salaries closer to those at similar transit agencies in the region.

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Whidbey leaders irked about ferry fare hikes

County Commissioner Melanie Bacon drafted a letter to the Washington State Transportation Commission

Photo by Marina Blatt

Business

Thanksgiving turkeys raised the right way

Thomas Boettger, who owns and operates Central Whidbey Funny FArm, raises turkeys for Thanksgiving.

Photo provided by Island Disposal. James Andersen takes an Island Disposal recycling container out to the curb.

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Curbside recycling proposed for county, Langley residents

Island Disposal looks into wheeling out curbside recycling service for Langley residential customers

Photo by ? Selsor

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Mays breaks school record at state soccer tournament

Oak Harbor varsity girls soccer dominated at home this week.

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South Whidbey’s Reed Atwood claims girls cross country championship

Senior Rowan Jung placed third in the 1A boys race.

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UPS driver recognized for saving Oak Harbor man

Henry Kennedy, 92, fell and injured himself. Blake King heard him yelling for help.