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This weekend’s church services for Sunday, Aug. 31

Retired educator is guest speaker John Long will be the speaker at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island…

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Congressman Larsen on hand for Barack Obama’s historic speech

Congressman Rick Larsen said he watched history in the making during this past week during the Democratic Convention…

Today's cartoon is by Pat Bagley

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Today’s cartoon for Friday, August 29.

Today’s cartoon is by Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune.

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South Whidbey park district to get update on $15.2 million rec center tonight

Commissioners for the South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District will discuss an updated budget from ORB Architects related…

South Whidbey High School quarterback Hunter Rawls passes off to his tailback Wednesday during practice at Waterman Field.

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First scrimmage to start earlier Saturday

The time has changed for the South Whidbey High School football squad's first scrimmage, called the "Toilet Bowl."…

Today's cartoon is by Mike Keefe

Opinion

Today’s cartoon for Thursday, August 28.

Today’s cartoon is by Mike Keefe, The Denver Post.

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One person hurt in Highway 525 accident on South Whidbey

One person was injured in a two-vehicle mishap Wednesday that disrupted traffic along Highway 525 north of Maxwelton…

Langley's Soup Box Derby returns to the Village by the Sea on Sept. 20.

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Time to get ready for Langley’s derby

Langley’s Soup Box Derby will be held on Sept. 20 on First Street. The organizers are now looking…

Violinist Tera Applegate is one of several young island musicians who play with the Whidbey Island Youth Orchestra for a season of concerts.

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Orchestra needs young musicians

The Whidbey Island Youth Orchestra is putting the call out to young island string players. Auditions for all…

Richard Rain would really like to find his dog

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Man in search of his dog rescues mother and child

As he had for 129 straight days, Richard Rain was driving along Lone Lake Road near his home…

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‘Financial Peace’ class back in session

Whidbey Evangelical Free Church will again host Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University” starting next week.

The Falcons go through their paces during practice this week.

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Falcons get ready for first scrimmage

The South Whidbey High School football squad will play a practice "blue-and-white" scrimmage this Saturday.

Two girls scream during an exciting ride on the carnival midway at this year's Island County Fair. Fair officials expect revenues from the 2008 fair to top 2007 receipts.

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Island County Fair revenue up over 2007

Island County Fair administrator Sandey Brandon reported that gate receipts at this year’s fair were $83,646, an increase…