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Langley Middle School boy, girl Cougars finish cross country season

The Langley Middle School cross country team hosted the Cascade League finals at South Whidbey High School and…

Sarah Poolman married Stuart “Charlie” Peeples on Oct. 20.

News

Newlyweds to live in Langley

Larry and Sandy Poolman announce the marriage of their daughter, Sarah Poolman, to Stuart “Charlie” Peeples on Saturday,…

Ralph Benefiel

Obituaries

Ralph Benefiel

Ralph (Bud) Daniel Benefiel Jan 5th, 1924 – Nov. 19th, 2012 Bud grew up in West Seattle, graduated…

Tokitae

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Ferry dubbed Tokitae, known as ‘Lolita’ in aquarium

The Washington Transportation Commission decided Tuesday to name the two new state ferries now under construction the Tokitae…

Life

‘Friends’ meet in Freeland | RELIGION NOTES

Whidbey Island Quakers are newly renamed as “Whidbey Island Friends Meeting,” showing their closer ties to regional and…

Life

Examine ‘New Kingdom of God’ | RELIGION NOTES

“Talk about succession, how about dual citizenship?,” is the topic of Pastor Darrell Wenzek’s 10 a.m. sermon Sunday,…

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | Free speech OK, obstruction isn’t

This morning, Nov. 13, at about 9:45 a.m., I arrived at the Freeland Post Office and noticed that…

Opinion

EDITORIAL | Don’t rush on recycling program

One of the more colorful terms in politics is “lame duck,” the phrase used to describe a politician…

The Kiwanis of South Whidbey shelled out nearly $5

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Kiwanis of South Whidbey donate to nonprofits

The Kiwanis of South Whidbey shelled out nearly $5,000 to Whidbey Island nonprofits. Groups representing help for recent…

News

Skagit Valley College registration begins

Registration is going on now for winter quarter for returning students at Skagit Valley College. Winter quarter begins…

Diners at last year’s Thanksgiving dinner at American Legion Post 141 enjoy their meal.

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Legion Post 141 welcomes all to Thanksgiving dinner on South Whidbey

For more than 15 years, the American Legion Post 141 has been serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

Violin and cello duos span the centuries

Life

String duos impress in Langley

Violin and cello duos span the centuries, from classical to contemporary, at Gloria and James in Concert. Gloria…

Life

Unity celebrates ‘A Grateful Heart’ | RELIGION NOTES

Rev. Patty Becker will speak on “A Grateful Heart” when Unity of Whidbey meets at 10 a.m. Sunday,…