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    Articles by Roy Jacobson
    Dr. Ric Prael (right) and his successor
    Longtime Langley dentist puts a cap on his...
    By Roy Jacobson • December 31, 2009 2:18 pm

    LANGLEY — After 35 years next to the dentist’s chair performing thousands of procedures, Dr. Ric Prael has decided to…

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    You’ve got mail: Officials gearing up for the 2010 Census
    You’ve got mail: Officials gearing up for the...
    By Roy Jacobson • December 25, 2009 9:00 am

    OK, Island County: Time to stand up and be counted again.
    The 2010 census, the latest tabulation of the United States population, is rolling into high gear.

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    Busted for his acts of kindness, Freeland teen to get award
    Busted for his acts of kindness, Freeland teen...
    By Roy Jacobson • December 18, 2009 7:59 pm

    Maverick Christensen of Freeland has been caught doing unsolicited good, and he’s going to be honored for it.

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    Heroic dog gets her operation after a lottery ticket pays off
    Heroic dog gets her operation after a lottery...
    By Roy Jacobson • December 18, 2009 7:56 pm

    It took two years, but Dan Weehunt returned the favor to his dog Li’l Miss, thanks to the state lottery and some help from his family.

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    Volunteers Emily Campbell (left)
    It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas,...
    By Roy Jacobson • December 16, 2009 10:00 am

    Holiday House is the gift shop that keeps on giving all this week, thanks to the nonprofit Island County Readiness to Learn Foundation and the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program.

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    Clinton teen builds kiosk as part of Eagle Scout project
    Clinton teen builds kiosk as part of Eagle...
    By Roy Jacobson • December 15, 2009 7:15 pm

    At only 14, Jordan Hoch of Clinton is zeroing in on the coveted top rung of Scouting, the Eagle rank.

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    Fire district’s new Bayview facility still on the table
    Fire district’s new Bayview facility still on the...
    By Roy Jacobson • December 13, 2009 11:00 am

    Island County Fire District 3 is keeping its longtime dream of a new headquarters and training facility at Bayview on track, however slow-moving.

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    Choochokam looks for new leaders
    Choochokam looks for new leaders
    By Roy Jacobson • December 11, 2009 7:40 pm

    Choochokam is ready for new energy to push it up the festival ladder, organizers say.

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    Diking official says pump permit was issued correctly
    Diking official says pump permit was issued correctly
    By Roy Jacobson • December 11, 2009 7:29 pm

    Diking District 1 didn’t exceed the requirements of its permit for a controversial pump project, and the permit shouldn’t be revoked, according to a draft response to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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    Warming trend expected after a weekend of slippery driving on South Whidbey
    Warming trend expected after a weekend of slippery...
    By Roy Jacobson • December 8, 2009 6:28 pm

    Look for some possible snow flurries Friday and then a warming trend this weekend after a week of cold temperatures caused driving difficulties in the South End.

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    County exploring boat-launch fees at South End parks
    County exploring boat-launch fees at South End parks
    By Roy Jacobson • December 8, 2009 6:26 pm

    Cash-strapped Island County is considering collecting boat-launch fees at the eight facilities it owns, including three on the South End.

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    Langley extends subdivision moratorium
    Langley extends subdivision moratorium
    By Roy Jacobson • December 8, 2009 6:21 pm

    The city’s moratorium on subdivisions in three neighborhoods was extended for another four months by the Langley City Council at a marathon meeting Monday night.

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    LMS student to be a local correspondent for national magazine
    LMS student to be a local correspondent for...
    By Roy Jacobson • December 1, 2009 7:55 pm

    There’s a new ace reporter on the beat, and he’s a 12-year-old from Greenbank. “When stuff comes up, I like…

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