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Proposed housing project causes stir

A proposed transitional housing project in Freeland comes at the expense of the area’s only motel.

Melody Wrightson, center, and her mother, Debbie Wilkie, turn Gary the snapping turtle around to face the camera. Arya Bochantin, 10, looks on. Bochantin’s mother, Denice (not pictured), donated the pool where Gary currently resides. (Photo by David Welton)

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Oh snap: Pet store rescues giant turtle

The Critters & Co. Pet Center owner recently took over the care of a common snapping turtle.

Photo by David Welton

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Langley merchant celebrates 50 years of bookish fun

It all started with a dream of selling books and a bright turquoise building.

A recycling center worker on Whidbey Island moves a block of Styrofoam. (Photo provided by DTG Recycle )

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Recycling options expand on island

Central and South Whidbey residents can now recycle items that are repurposed on the mainland.

Photo by David Welton

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‘Conductor of Fun’ leaves behind friends, admirers

Jim Freeman was the kind of guy who made everyone feel like a close friend.

From left to right, Jan-Marc Jouas, Russ DeWolfe and David LaBreque of Rotary Club of South Whidbey Island, with assistance from service dog Theo, work on building an enclosure for a playground in the backyard of the House of Hope.(Photo by David Welton)

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Community comes together for day of service

Members of all four Rotary Clubs of Whidbey Island banded together for a good cause.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
A ferry worker ties up a vessel at the Clinton terminal.

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Coupeville-to-Port Townsend ferry route will wait for second boat

Washington State Ferries officials announced the route won’t see full service until next spring.

A landslide, visible from the South Whidbey Harbor, occurred Saturday evening in Langley. It involved at least three large trees. (Photo by Jesse Brighten)

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Bluff slides near Langley waterfront residence

Langley lost some square footage this weekend.

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Upcoming Langley City Council meeting canceled

City officials canceled Langley’s second council meeting of the month, which was slated for June 21.

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No Pride parade planned for Langley this year

Yet another June in Langley will go by without a Whidbey Queer Pride Parade.

Photo by David Welton
The solitary swan in the wetlands near Cultus Bay Road, left, enjoyed some company briefly when he was visited by another swan six months ago. The bird was found dead Wednesday.

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Residents mourn loss of lovelorn swan

The lone trumpeter swan that enjoyed having the run of the wetlands near Cultus Bay Road has died.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record

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Pride beer on tap in Langley

A Berliner Weisse made with gummy bears is on tap at Double Bluff Brewing Company.

Photo by David Welton

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Robots-building class joins list of parks and rec programs

The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District is offering a variety of programs over the summer.