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Results of Maxwelton 4th of Parade Games

Here are the results for the 2024 Maxwelton 4th of July Parade Games:

From left, brothers Henry and Charlie Katz and their cousin Penelope Hemker dig a hole in the sand at Double Bluff Beach, July 9. (Photo by Caitlyn Anderson)

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Beating the heat

Families swarmed to the water this week as some of the highest temperatures of the year warmed Whidbey…

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South Whidbey alum researches cancer abroad

Randall Johnson serves on the committee that selects the Nobel Prize and is researching cancer.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Playhouse brings nostalgic frenzy to stage

The Whidbey Playhouse’s stage turned into Dr. Seuss’ nonsensical mind for the season’s grand finale.

Photo by David Welton

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Shrek, Jr. takes the stage at children’s theater

The Whidbey Children’s Theatre is bringing the evergreen and humorous classic to the Langley stage.

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Left to right: Activities Director Katie Cook, Resident Pam Castanera, Head of Housekeeping Shanika Plummer and Kiro pose after a remarkable day at Welcome Home Oak Harbor.

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Kiro the Hero: Dog brings Oak Harbor senior back to life

Welcome Home Oak Harbor Senior Memory Care dog jumps to the rescue of a resident.

Photo by Craig Cyr
Drones lit the night sky in Langley in lieu of a traditional fireworks display.

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Drone light show attracts a crowd in Langley

Langley residents rejoiced Saturday as a fleet of drones lit the night sky with colorful shapes.

Photo by David Welton
Hydros for Heroes will take place Saturday and Sunday July 13-14.

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Hydro race to decide best in the West

Hydro racers are returning to Oak Harbor bay for the eighth Hydros for Heroes event.

(Image courtesy of “Catching Sight of Thelma & Louise”)

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Documentary plunges into ‘Thelma Louise’

South Whidbey residents can catch award-winning film at The Clyde.

Michael Buse, a history teacher in Olympia, sits in a historical replica boat he built. (Photo provided)

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Teacher uncovers forgotten Whidbey history

Michael Buse, a history teacher in Olympia, grew up playing pirate looking for treasure.

Photo by David Welton
A girl with a lizard fit right in the Fourth of July parade and celebration at Maxwelton. The day was a celebration of all things Americana, with the usual eclectic collection of folks.

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America the beautiful

A collection of photos from the Maxwelton Independence Day Parade.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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‘Mr. Hoolie’ spreads love on Whidbey

Mr. Hoolie brightens the lives of strangers in Oak Harbor through simple acts of kindness.

Photo by GM Photography

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Buskers serenade Pioneer Way

On Fridays families can enjoy a free show at the corner of Dock Street and Pioneer Way in…