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    Articles by Roy Jacobson
    Langley joins the push to promote renewable energy
    Langley joins the push to promote renewable energy
    By Roy Jacobson • May 8, 2009 7:51 pm

    The city of Langley is jumping into Puget Sound Energy’s Green Power Challenge with an electric meter and both feet.

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    Fireworks explode during an earlier  July 3 show at Freeland Park. The annual  presentation may be canceled this year if the money can’t be raised
    Fireworks show in danger of going kaboom
    By Roy Jacobson • May 8, 2009 7:42 pm

    The rocket’s red glare may fizzle this year if sponsors of the annual July 3 fireworks at Freeland Park can’t come up with enough cash, and soon.

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    Updated stormwater plan moves ahead in Langley
    Updated stormwater plan moves ahead in Langley
    By Roy Jacobson • May 5, 2009 6:55 pm

    A comprehensive proposal to update the city’s plan to deal with stormwater runoff was approved by the Langley City Council on first reading after a public hearing Monday night.

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    Glass blowers have warm feelings for Langley fire station
    Glass blowers have warm feelings for Langley fire...
    By Roy Jacobson • May 5, 2009 6:46 pm

    A pair of glass artists have a hot new idea for Langley’s vacant fire station on Second Street.

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    Fitting foreman Mel Grimm of Bayview
    Nichols Bros. starts work on new ferry
    By Roy Jacobson • May 5, 2009 6:36 pm

    Nichols Brothers Boat Builders of Freeland has begun work on a new Keystone-Port Townsend ferry, said Matt Nichols, managing director for business development.

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    JaNoah Spratt of South Whidbey pauses for a photo with Washington state Gov.  Christine Gregoire in Olympia last week.
    Young philanthropist meets the governor
    By Roy Jacobson • May 5, 2009 6:27 pm

    Fresh from his latest fundraising effort, Good Cheer Food Bank’s youngest benefactor is expanding his focus, not to mention his network.

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    Lila Browne
    Habitat will help young family to get a...
    By Roy Jacobson • May 1, 2009 7:20 pm

    Lila Browne can’t wait to strap on her tool belt and get to hammering on her future. Browne and her two young children will be recipients of the 21st house built on Whidbey Island by the local chapter of Habitat.

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    Andy Wappler listens as Michael Payne speaks at the forum.
    FORUM: Renewable energy is becoming more powerful every...
    By Roy Jacobson • May 1, 2009 7:14 pm

    Changing the way we produce and consume energy is a vital long-term commitment, so we better get it right, renewable-energy advocates warn.

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    Whale may have been struck by a ship, exam indicates
    Whale may have been struck by a ship,...
    By Roy Jacobson • May 1, 2009 6:41 pm

    The gray whale that floated dead in Saratoga Passage and Possession Sound for three days may have been hit by a ship, an examination indicated.

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    Michael Seraphinoff and Landon Primrose
    Tilth Farmers Market opens for business this weekend...
    By Roy Jacobson • May 1, 2009 5:39 pm

    One of South Whidbey’s oldest farmers markets returns to the fold today with its unique variety of sociable agribusiness.

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    A Deception Pass Tours boat pulls the carcass of a 40-foot gray whale to Oak Harbor on Tuesday afternoon.
    Dead whale towed to Oak Harbor for examination
    By Roy Jacobson • April 29, 2009 12:17 pm

    The 40-foot male gray whale that had been floating dead around Saratoga Passage and Possession Sound the past three days was located Tuesday afternoon and towed to Oak Harbor for examination.

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    Search continues for new fire chief on South Whidbey
    Search continues for new fire chief on South...
    By Roy Jacobson • April 29, 2009 11:55 am

    Island County Fire District 3 commissioners will focus on their search for a new chief at a special meeting today.

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    Holmes Harbor course and club up for sale
    Holmes Harbor course and club up for sale
    By Roy Jacobson • April 28, 2009 7:20 pm

    The Schuster Group, a Seattle-based real estate development and investment firm, will sell its interest in Holmes Harbor Golf and Beach Club in Freeland, the company announced Tuesday.

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