Photo by Cassandra Diamond
The musical follows new student Cady Heron, who is invited to join “The Plastics,” the school’s most elite clique ruled over by the ruthless queen bee Regina George.

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‘Mean Girls Jr.’ rules the stage

The production showcases more than 60 performers under age 18 at Whidbey Playhouse.

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Heggenes Valley Band to perform at Chicken Barn

The band is known for its energetic performances and eclectic repertoire.

Photo by Cassandra Diamond. Dogs of local resident Leigh Stephens show off their patriotic pride during the fourth annual Whidbey Wags Pet Parade.

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A positively paw-triotic pet parade

Patriotic pets and their owners filled Oak Harbor’s waterfront with red, white and blue last Friday.

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Activist shared yearlong foraging journey

Activist Robin Greenfield spoke to about 50 people June 25 at The People’s House in Langley.

Judy Lynn’s portrait added to the Island County Historical Society’s Museum Hall of Fame recently.

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Preserving Whidbey, one story at a time

For the past 20 years, Lynn has been preserving Whidbey’s history through recorded interviews.

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Learn permaculture from international educator

A class will explore how working with natural ecosystems can address challenges like food security.

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West Beach bird watch planned at Deception Pass

Participants will spend the early evening observing marine birds foraging in the channel.

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Tuesday Concerts in the Park returns

The free concert series runs 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Aug. 18.

Photo by David Welton

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Patriotic pandemonium returns to Maxwelton

Photos by David Welton: Unabashedly zany Maxwelton Fourth of July parade was bigger than ever.

(Photo by Marina Blatt) The producers did exactly what the group hoped they would do — exposed secrets, ruined evenings and provided enough material to fuel another hour of postgame analysis. From left are Zoey Wade, Tori Wade and Nick Sanabria.

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Watch party drama: ‘Love Island’ brings Whidbey fans together

Fans of the popular reality TV show gathered for a watch party last week.

(Photo provided) The eight-part audio drama follows a quest to uncover a hidden treasure, complete with pirates, battles and rough seas. From left are Keith David as Long John Silver, David Ossman as Captain Smollett and Orson Ossman, the writer and director.

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Whidbey sets the stage for Hollywood voices

John Goodman, Keith David headlined a new radio drama.

(Photo provided) A team of Wildcats won big at a competition last month.

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‘PawPort’ carries high school team to national title

Four Wildcats put their designing and engineering skills to the test on the national stage.

Photo by Matt Nienhuis

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Buskers strike a chord

Residents can enjoy free live music in downtown Coupeville every Wednesday.