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    Photo by David Welton
Santa Claus (Mark Stewart Cassidy) made a trip to the Village by the Sea this year. On Saturday, during the city’s Lighting of Langley event, the jolly big red man arrived just after sunset and handed out oodles of candy canes to excited children. A group of musicians led the crowd gathered in singing Christmas carols.
    ‘Tis the season
    November 29, 2022 1:30 am

    Santa Claus (Mark Stewart Cassidy) made a trip to the Village by the Sea this year.

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    Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Decorating coordinator Hope McCormack puts a finishing touch on a gingerbread-themed tree.
    Nonprofit auctions trees for a good cause
    By Karina Andrew • November 29, 2022 1:30 am

    An Island County nonprofit organization is decking the halls of the Elks Lodge in Oak Harbor.

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    Photo by David Welton
John de Wit shapes a piece of glass while Catherine Marshall blows the glass.
    Smooth as glass
    By Kira Erickson • November 25, 2022 1:30 am

    A South Whidbey artist fulfilled his dream of opening a showroom to display his original creations.

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    Tilth holiday markets planned
    Tilth holiday markets planned
    November 25, 2022 1:30 am

    South Whidbey Tilth’s third annual holiday market will be held the three Sundays after Thanksgiving.

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    Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Ainsley Nelson, who plays the Sugar Plum Fairy, rehearses at Ballet Slipper Conservatory studio Nov. 22.
    Nutcracker comes to Oak Harbor
    By Karina Andrew • November 25, 2022 1:30 am

    For Ainsley Nelson, dancing under stage lights is a quintessential holiday tradition.

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    Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Oak Harbor senior Skooter Fagan plays the trombone and was accepted into the All Northwest Band, which consists of the best student musicians from six states.
    Students chosen for honor bands, orchestras
    By Rachel Rosen • November 25, 2022 1:30 am

    Eleven students from Oak Harbor High School have made it into selective honor orchestras and bands.

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    Photo by David Welton
    The man behind the camera
    By Kira Erickson • November 25, 2022 1:30 am

    David Welton likes to imagine that people will look at his photos and learn about life on Whidbey.

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    Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
From left, Teresa Kuebler, Lacey Lutz, Tyler Adamson and Greg Woodward are some of the first responders who attended Friendsgiving hosted by Exceptional Academy students this year.
    Sharing a meal at ‘Friendsgiving’
    By Rachel Rosen • November 22, 2022 1:30 am

    Every year, students at the Exceptional Academy make a Thanksgiving meal to thank first responders.

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    File photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Some unconventional helpers join Santa at the Oak Harbor tree lighting in 2021.
    Holiday events on Whidbey
    By Karina Andrew • November 22, 2022 1:30 am

    Upcoming events on Whidbey Island are ushering in the holiday season.

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    Photo by David Welton
Arjai Allred demonstrates different ways to shape endless possibility cookie dough, a recipe Allred created, at a holiday baking class in Greenbank Nov. 12.
    Recipe has ‘endless possibilities’
    By Karina Andrew • November 22, 2022 1:30 am

    Slow Food Whidbey Island shared an all-occasion cookie recipe perfect for Christmas parties.

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    Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey NEws-Times
    Former commissioner details work of USDA
    By Rachel Rosen • November 18, 2022 1:30 am

    Helen Price Johnson described opportunities available for the Whidbey Island community.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Fruits of their labor
    By Kira Erickson • November 18, 2022 1:30 am

    Selecting wine is a group effort at the Star Store

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    Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
    Holiday markets happening on Whidbey
    By Karina Andrew • November 18, 2022 1:30 am

    There is ample opportunity to keep your holiday shopping local this year.

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