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    Articles by Roy Jacobson
    Bobbie Mayer of Clinton with her champion corgi Candy: “He’s a happy dog.”
    Disabled Clinton corgi rolls to victory in California...
    By Roy Jacobson • October 26, 2010 7:53 pm

    When it comes to competition, Candy is more than dandy. He’s hell on wheels.

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    Ferry Kittitas expected to be out several more weeks
    Ferry Kittitas expected to be out several more...
    By Roy Jacobson • October 26, 2010 7:40 pm

    It will be several weeks before the ferry M/V Kittitas returns to the Clinton-Mukilteo route, ferry officials said Monday.

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    Carol Barnes
    Bayview rescuers look for owner of two wayward...
    By Roy Jacobson • October 21, 2010 8:59 pm

    If your two goats have gone missing, take a look in Bayview.

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    Heated debate continues at Clinton forum
    Heated debate continues at Clinton forum
    By Roy Jacobson • October 21, 2010 8:50 pm

    Spirited political debate continued at a South End political forum this week, as candidates for Island County coroner, clerk and treasurer, and community members for and against the school bond ballot proposal, squared off at Clinton Community Hall.

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    Langley Passage review put off again by city council
    Langley Passage review put off again by city...
    By Roy Jacobson • October 19, 2010 7:06 pm

    For the second time in a month, there were more questions than answers as the Langley City Council resumed discussion of the controversial 20-home Langley Passage subdivision proposed for the Edgecliff neighborhood.

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    Steve Trafton of Bush Point and his record-setting Ferarri: 'The whole experience was quite enjoyable.'
    Bush Point racer sets land-speed mark in his...
    By Roy Jacobson • October 15, 2010 7:59 pm

    It doesn’t always take long to be the best. It took Steve Trafton about 1 minute and 12 seconds.

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    Robin Adams of Langley looks over proposals for the future of the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal on Tuesday night
    Hackles raised over Mukilteo terminal planning
    By Roy Jacobson • October 15, 2010 7:54 pm

    The planners wanted to talk about options, but the crowd wanted to talk about parking and crossing times.
    About 80 people showed up at the first of several planned community meetings on the long-range fate of Mukilteo’s aging and overworked ferry terminal.

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    South End owner to take possession of latest Habitat house
    South End owner to take possession of latest...
    By Roy Jacobson • October 15, 2010 7:44 pm

    The 24th house built by Habitat for Humanity of Island County will be turned over to its new owner today.

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    Port moves toward sale of upland park property
    Port moves toward sale of upland park property
    By Roy Jacobson • October 15, 2010 7:39 pm

    The Port of South Whidbey is moving closer to selling a portion of its upper park property at Possession Point.
    The property has been eyed by AT&T as a possible site for a 140-foot cell-phone tower. Nearby residents, however, want to preserve the parcel’s popular hiking trail and natural surroundings.

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    Luc Gandarias
    A long way for Luc: Clinton boy faces...
    By Roy Jacobson • October 15, 2010 11:17 am

    Seven-year-old Luc Gandarias of Clinton is taking a big swing at the wicked curveball life has tossed at him.
    “His positive outlook’s amazing,” said Rich Bacigalupi of Langley, who knows Luc’s family well. “He always has a smile when he’s out in public.”
    “He’s got a lot of fight in him,” agreed Luc’s mother, Jennifer Gandarias. “He’s happy to be with his buddies and not on the couch screaming with pain.”

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    Fire District 3 begins budget talk
    Fire District 3 begins budget talk
    By Roy Jacobson • October 14, 2010 3:14 pm

    Island County Fire District 3 commissioners will begin discussion tonight on a proposed $2.6 million budget for 2011.

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    Dead seal found tied to cement-bag anchor
    Dead seal found tied to cement-bag anchor
    By Roy Jacobson • October 14, 2010 11:14 am

    Someone wanted it to swim with the fishes, but the beach had more pull.
    A dead and decomposing harbor seal made at least three stops along the sand and rocks northwest of Langley this past week, complete with a rope tied around it and attached to a bag of cement.

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    Russell Sparkman resigned Monday from the Langley City Council.
    UPDATE | Sparkman resigns from Langley council
    By Roy Jacobson • October 12, 2010 6:30 pm

    Russell Sparkman resigned Monday from the Langley City Council.
    The resignation was effective immediately.

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