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    Articles by Maria Matson
    Big Red Event for Ryan’s House
    Big Red Event for Ryan’s House
    By Maria Matson • January 29, 2019 10:30 am

    Homeless youth organization celebrating 10th anniversary with bash

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    Lutefisk on menu at Nordic dinner
    Lutefisk on menu at Nordic dinner
    By Maria Matson • January 22, 2019 1:30 am

    It’s slimy, gooey and shakes like Jell-O — fishy, white Jell-O. But the gooey lutefisk tastes good, according to Nordic…

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    Orchestra performing array of string music Saturday and Sunday
    Orchestra performing array of string music Saturday and...
    By Maria Matson • January 22, 2019 1:30 am

    Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra will present a set of programs called “Simply Strings” 2:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at Island Church of…

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    Mystery boat washes ashore on Sandy Point beach
    Mystery boat washes ashore on Sandy Point beach
    By Maria Matson • January 15, 2019 1:30 am

    An unmanned boat was discovered washed ashore on Sandy Point beach in Langley last week, requiring the Coast Guard to…

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    <strong>Photo by Maria Matson/Whidbey News Group.</strong>                                Sarah Bergquist of Waste Wise holds a pile of cords that have been recently donated at the Coupeville WSU Waste Wise location, totaling 140 pounds.
    Recycling help available for Christmas lights, power cords
    By Maria Matson • December 28, 2018 1:30 am

    Waste not, want not. The WSU Waste Wise of Island County wants to help people make wise “waste” choices this…

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    Plunge into 2019
    Plunge into 2019
    By Maria Matson • December 25, 2018 1:30 am

    Hundreds of people are expected to turn out for the 2019 Polar Bear Dive in Freeland for an icy-cold jaunt…

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    Donating to food bank will spread good cheer
    Donating to food bank will spread good cheer
    By Maria Matson • December 14, 2018 1:30 am

    For many, this time of the year is a time to make good memories, eat plenty of food and exchange…

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    Need ideas for book lovers?
    Need ideas for book lovers?
    By Maria Matson • December 11, 2018 1:30 am

    Librarians offer gift suggestions for all ages, interests

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    Photo by Maria Matson/Whidbey News Group.                                South Whidbey veteran Jill Johnson holds her miniature poodle, Sophie.
    Veteran wants everyone to know, women served too
    By Maria Matson • December 4, 2018 1:30 am

    Despite misconceptions, women served in Vietnam, alongside men.

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    The (little) railroad Jack built
    The (little) railroad Jack built
    By Maria Matson • November 23, 2018 1:30 am

    This year’s display may turn out to be Tingstad’s last

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    Fort gets spooky for Halloween
    Fort gets spooky for Halloween
    By Maria Matson • October 26, 2018 1:30 am

    Haunted Fort event will be a scary good time

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    Photo provided                                The Shifty Sailors play at the Tall Ship Festival in Riga, Latvia in 2003 aboard the German sailing vessel Seute Deern. Pictured are Jim Amis, Mike Thelen, Wylie Vracin, Karl Olsen, Clarke Harvey, Vern Olsen (accordion), Ray Loe, Bruce Bardwell, Denny Armstrong (guitar), Jack Moeller and Peter Lawl.
    Shifty Sailors celebrating 25th anniversary
    By Maria Matson • October 16, 2018 1:30 am

    The maritime-themed musical group Shifty Sailors will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20…

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    Bird droppings removed from Greenbank Farm pond
    Bird droppings removed from Greenbank Farm pond
    By Maria Matson • September 28, 2018 1:30 am

    Stinky, slimy goose and duck poop has accumulated over the years at the bottom of the small pond at Greenbank…

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