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    Articles by Emily Gilbert
    Students from Oak Harbor High School’s Wildcats for Life club, a pro-life student organization, have come under criticism after drawing chalk hearts on the sidewalk to promote the club. A <em>change.org</em> petition to ban the group has gained more than 2,000 signatures in the past week, as of Thursday morning. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Petition takes aim at OHHS anti-abortion club
    By Emily Gilbert • February 23, 2021 1:30 pm

    An online petition to shut down group has more than 2,000 signatures.

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    Senior Annie Salinger listens during a leadership class at Oak Harbor High School. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Oak Harbor High School students back in class
    By Emily Gilbert • February 23, 2021 1:30 pm

    They are the first high school students on Whidbey to be allowed back inside.

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    The ‘Angel de la Creatividad’ sculpture is currently bright red, but it is unknown whether it will stay that color if it is installed in Oak Harbor. Rendering provided
    ‘Angel’ sculpture mulled, others move forward
    By Emily Gilbert • February 23, 2021 1:30 pm

    City council members voted to direct staff to explore accepting the 37-foot-tall gift.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times An excavator demolishes the Oak Harbor McDonald’s on Feb. 17. The madrona tree on the left side will be taken down to make way for the new building, although one woman tried to save it.
    Demolition making way for bigger restaurant
    By Emily Gilbert • February 19, 2021 1:30 am

    The new McDonald’s is set to reopen in July.

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    Variant of COVID-19 found in county
    Variant of COVID-19 found in county
    By Emily Gilbert • February 19, 2021 1:30 am

    The press release did not specify if the person who tested positive for the variant lived on Whidbey or on Camano.

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    Letter claims students being ‘indoctrinated’
    Letter claims students being ‘indoctrinated’
    By Emily Gilbert • February 16, 2021 4:00 pm

    Eighty people signed a letter to the Oak Harbor school board detailing their concerns.

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    Oak Harbor school enrollment expected to decline next year
    Oak Harbor school enrollment expected to decline next...
    By Emily Gilbert • February 16, 2021 4:00 pm

    Enrollment had been climbing steadily the previous eight years but is expected to drop next year.

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    Germaine Kornegay, left, and Allenda Jenkins star in Whidbey Playhouse’s virtual production of ‘Having our Say: The Delany sisters’ first 100 years’ available to view online on Feb. 26-27. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    ‘Having our Say’ brings history to life through...
    By Emily Gilbert • February 16, 2021 4:00 pm

    Whidbey Playhouse’s virtual production can be viewed online Feb. 26-27.

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    After her story went viral, April DiDonna was honored as a HOWL’s Hero by an organization that writes children’s books about organ donation. Photo provided
    Oak Harbor woman now known worldwide for saying...
    By Emily Gilbert • February 12, 2021 3:30 pm

    After the News-Times interveiwed her, April DiDonna’s story has gone around the world.

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    Summit Assistance Dogs breeds and trains dogs to become mobility service dogs. Each litter is named with a specific letter — the most recent litter includes Nelson, Nugget, Neela and Nali. Three of the puppies are seen here with founder Sue Meinzinger. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Dog training campus being built on North Whidbey
    By Emily Gilbert • February 9, 2021 1:30 pm

    Facility will train mobility service dogs for people who need them

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    An artist’s rendering of “Angel de la Creatividad” by Mexico City artist Sebastián shows the 37-foot-tall metal sculpture in its proposed location in Windjammer Park. The city is considering accepting the gift from a late public art supporter’s estate. Rendering provided
    Artwork considered for Oak Harbor park
    By Emily Gilbert • February 9, 2021 1:30 pm

    A 37-foot-tall metal sculpture may go to Windjammer Park although some are skeptical of the gift.

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    Oak Harbor schools levy passing in first vote counts
    Oak Harbor schools levy passing in first vote...
    By Emily Gilbert • February 9, 2021 1:30 pm

    Voters approved the levy with 53.74% voting yes, while 46.26% voted no, according to initial counts.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times A new contractor will finish the work to restore Deception Pass and Canoe Pass bridges after the former contractor was taken off the project. The project was initially delayed by a year, but a WSDOT communications specialist said the new contractor will submit a schedule soon.
    New contractor starts Monday on Pass bridge restoration
    By Emily Gilbert • February 5, 2021 2:30 pm

    The new contractor was selected after the previous one defaulted on its contract.

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