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    Articles by Maria Matson
    Whidbey Island resident Arta Sandstrom will celebrate her 100th birthday on May 8. (Photo by Maria Matson / Whidbey News Group)
    Former Greenbank woman turning 100
    By Maria Matson • May 7, 2019 1:30 am

    Arta Sandstrom has lived through nearly a century. “My whole life has been so wonderful,” she said of her nearing…

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    Photos by Maria Matson/ Whidbey News Group.                                Mark Stewart’s tractor has come in handy for Boots to Roots. He’s tilled the soil twice so far, and will do so one more time.
    Growing a new program at Greenbank Farm
    By Maria Matson • April 19, 2019 1:30 am

    Veterans become farmers in Boots to Roots

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    Easter events on Whidbey
    Easter events on Whidbey
    By Maria Matson • April 16, 2019 1:30 am

    Wednesday, April 17Office of Tenebrae, 7 p.m., April 17, St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley. The choir of St. Hubert Catholic…

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    ‘Salmon’ to brighten Langley whale parade
    ‘Salmon’ to brighten Langley whale parade
    By Maria Matson • April 9, 2019 1:30 am

    Once again, Langley will be welcoming the whales with open arms.

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    Farming family brings flowers to Greenbank Farm
    Farming family brings flowers to Greenbank Farm
    By Maria Matson • April 5, 2019 1:30 am

    Greenbank Farm, currently known for its retail stores, pies and dog park, is getting back to its roots with some…

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    Tours offer glimpses into island history
    Tours offer glimpses into island history
    By Maria Matson • April 2, 2019 1:30 am

    History buffs who want to get the chance to know South Whidbey have several upcoming opportunities to hear about the…

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    Hazel Williams
    Whidbey woman celebrates 103rd birthday
    By Maria Matson • April 2, 2019 1:30 am

    It was no April fools joke.

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    Trees are dying but don’t panic, experts say
    Trees are dying but don’t panic, experts say
    By Maria Matson • March 26, 2019 1:30 am

    The trees are dying but please don’t panic.

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    Dog grooming service rolls in on wheels
    Dog grooming service rolls in on wheels
    By Maria Matson • March 26, 2019 1:30 am

    Tails wag at mobile salon and special treatment

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    Couple brings New Zealand backpack brand to Whidbey
    Couple brings New Zealand backpack brand to Whidbey
    By Maria Matson • March 15, 2019 10:30 am

    Distributors leap from buying outdoor gear to selling it

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    ‘Women in History’ program set for Saturday in Freeland
    ‘Women in History’ program set for Saturday in...
    By Maria Matson • March 8, 2019 1:30 am

    Gone, but not forgotten.

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    Mardi Gras celebration set for March 5 in Bayview
    Mardi Gras celebration set for March 5 in...
    By Maria Matson • March 4, 2019 1:30 am

    Get ready to “laissez les bons temps rouler” — let the good times roll — as the Mardi Gras holiday…

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    Do you see it? Found rock resembles image of George Washington
    Do you see it? Found rock resembles image...
    By Maria Matson • February 15, 2019 1:30 am

    This rock, which she believes shows the image of President George Washington, was found on a beach by Kathy Crane…

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