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    Despite 2020, Oak Harbor deli opens doors for...
    By Emily Gilbert • November 25, 2020 1:30 pm

    An island-wide power outage and a pandemic couldn’t keep Zanini’s Deli from opening in Oak Harbor.

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    Santa Claus set to make rounds on Central...
    By Emily Gilbert • November 24, 2020 1:30 pm

    Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue’s longstanding Christmastime tradition is coming back soon. The department’s Santa Mobile will begin neighborhood…

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    Oak Harbor woman creates clean candles to sell...
    By Emily Gilbert • November 24, 2020 1:30 pm

    A new mother wanted a candle she could use around her baby so she made her own.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
North Whidbey Help House has already received 200 requests for Thanksgiving meal baskets this year.
    With pandemic leading to Thanksgiving cancellations, those in...
    By Emily Gilbert • November 17, 2020 1:30 pm

    Thanksgiving dinners may be canceled for many this year because of the pandemic, but there is help available for people…

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    Photo courtesy of HomePlace at Oak Harbor Memory Care
Navy aircrewman Mackenzie Ball is writing and collecting letters to send to residents at HomePlace at Oak Harbor Memory Care like Dottie Luce, many of whom have not had visitors for months.
    Navy woman arranging letters to send to seniors...
    By Emily Gilbert • November 13, 2020 1:30 pm

    While visiting a fundraiser at HomePlace at Oak Harbor Memory Care, Mackenzie Ball learned that some seniors had not received…

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    Oak Harbor council schedules in-person budget meeting
    Oak Harbor council schedules in-person budget meeting
    By Emily Gilbert • November 10, 2020 2:00 pm

    Long-term capital projects, property tax increase among considerations

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    Work on Deception Pass Bridge suspended for winter
    Work on Deception Pass Bridge suspended for winter
    By Emily Gilbert • November 10, 2020 2:00 pm

    A new contractor may take over the project in the spring, says WSDOT.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
Cmdr. Clayton Engebretsen served in the Navy during World War II, flying critical supplies all over the world. He now lives in Freeland.
    World War II vet will be featured in...
    By Emily Gilbert • November 9, 2020 1:30 pm

    A World War II from Freeland reflects on memories from his time in service.

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    OH Navy League broadcasting virtual Veterans Day program
    OH Navy League broadcasting virtual Veterans Day program
    By Emily Gilbert • November 6, 2020 2:30 pm

    Viewers can watch the porgram on Nov. 11 begining at 11 a.m. on local social media and channel 10.

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    City council surveys staff morale
    City council surveys staff morale
    By Emily Gilbert • November 6, 2020 2:30 pm

    Oak Harbor City Council is concerned about morale, transparency and other issues among staff.

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    Cleaning up: Island thrift stores packed with donated...
    By Emily Gilbert • November 3, 2020 5:30 pm

    Whidbey’s thrift stores have seen an influx of donations during the pandemic.

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    City of Oak Harbor moves forward with zoning change
    City of Oak Harbor moves forward with zoning...
    By Emily Gilbert • November 3, 2020 5:30 pm

    The city is trying to change the zoning of its 75-acre property so it can become a park.

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    Oak Harbor Public Schools Transportation Director Francis Bagarella helped the school district secure a grant to cover the cost of its new all-electric bus. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Plugged in: Oak Harbor school district adds electric...
    By Emily Gilbert • November 3, 2020 5:30 pm

    Whidbey’s only electric school bus will be driving the streets of Oak Harbor soon.

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