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Santa’s ‘sleigh’ coming to all corners of South Whidbey

Santa is bringing the Christmas cheer to neighborhoods on South Whidbey next week, but instead of traveling on…

Kyle Jensen / The Record                                Hall makes scented soaps to fundraise for his wife’s ministry. During the fall months, his dinning room is turned into a makeshift soap making laboratory.

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South Whidbey ’Renaissance man’ crafts fragrant soap from dining room

From the dining room of his Maxwelton Valley home, Jim Hall spends his fall weekends huddled over pounds…

Clinton considers cycling future; proposed bike route could stretch from Deer Lake to ferry

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Clinton considers cycling future; proposed bike route could stretch from Deer Lake to ferry

South Whidbey cyclists and residents were given a glimpse into a more bike-friendly Clinton during an open house…

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Public hearing for Island County Comprehensive Plan scheduled

The county’s comprehensive plan is nearing approval, and the last meetings to provide input are approaching.

Kyle Jensen / The Record                                Panzer pets 25-year-old Morgan horse named Chief to calm him down before pricking him with acupuncture needles.

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Veterinary acupuncturist brings practice to South Whidbey

If your pet is suffering from a painful ailment, there may be an unusual alternative to a trip…

Kyle Jensen / The Record                                Conductor and musical director Anna Edwards leads the orchestra during a rehearsal.

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Orchestrating 10 years of classical music, youth development

To see an orchestra in full swing, most rural residents would have to drive a lengthy distance into…

Kyle Jensen / The Record                                South Whidbey Fire/EMS Deputy Chief Wendy Moffatt douses the flames.

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Mailman saves mail before scrambling from burning truck

A United States Postal Service truck burst into flames in Freeland on Wednesday, sending the driver scrambling to…

Contributed photo                                A vendor from a past Clinton Holiday Bazaar feels the holiday spirit.

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South Whidbey feels holiday spirit as markets approach

In what has been a hectic fall season with a divisive presidential election, the approaching holiday season may…

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High winds lead to Thanksgiving outages on South Whidbey

Many South Enders were left without power over Thanksgiving weekend as high winds knocked down trees and power…

Kyle Jensen / The Record                                Oasis for Animals owner Jean Favini holds a kitten who survived the fire named Bob. Favini says Bob ate for the first time when a Record reporter visited her office.

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Rescue owner risks fire to save cats

Nearly 20 cats owe another one of their nine lives to Oasis for Animals owner Jean Favini following…

Kyle Jensen / The Record Parks commissioner and treasurer Matt Simms goes over the 2017 budget with parks staff and other commissioners.

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South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District approves $1 million budget, wage increases

Wage increases for South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District staff are included in the district’s budget for 2017,…

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Island County Public Works to discuss bike, pedestrian paths in Clinton

Island County Public Works is hosting an open house to discuss bicycle and pedestrian facilities improvements in Clinton.…

Kyle Jensen / The Record                                Coupeville resident Skyy Lippo, who plays the Rat Queen, rehearses her routine during the battle scene.

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Roles, sets altered for this season’s ‘The Nutcracker’

When the elegant ballet performers, extravagant costumes and little dancers from “The Nutcracker” are only weeks from taking…