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The good times rolled

A good time was had by all at the Mardi Gras Party held on Feb. 13 at Bayview…

Garth Batchelor

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South Whidbey remembers beloved coach

After his sudden passing, those who loved Garth Batchelor will keep his memory alive forever.

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The wild bunch: Raccoon sculptures on Whidbey make big impression

Many somethings are busy crawling around a Douglas fir visible from Scatchet Head Road in Clinton.

Clinton garden designer Deby Kohlwes chose a jellyfish theme for her exhibit “Dreamscapes by the Sea” that won three awards at the Northwestern Flower & Garden Show in downtown Seattle. Many Whidbey businesses contributed to the installation. Photo by Patricia Guthrie

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Whidbey team wins top honors at Northwest Flower Garden Festival

Jellyfish. The new trend in gardening.

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JoAnn Hellmann with husband John on their wedding day in 1974.

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From boot camp romance to golden wedding anniversary

By JOANN HELLMANN

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From left, Jonathan Shields and Jonathan Brady have been helping with the construction of homes for families in need.

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Exceptional Academy builds skills, new homes

Two young men have been setting an example for their peers with disabilities.

Longtime Whidbey diver Jan Kocian examines some plumose anemones off Whidbey Island. (Photo courtesy of Jan Kocian)

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Whidbey diver-turned-citizen scientist provides ongoing data

Kocian started diving rivers and freshwater quarries in Czechoslovakia in 1964.

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Drama Club brings chaos, laughter to stage

Mystery fans are invited to solve some murders that took place on Oak Harbor High School’s stage.

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Langley’s mystery weekend is set for Feb. 24-25

Who killed this year’s victim in the aptly named “The Silence of the Mime?”

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Beloved Langley shopkeeper retiring at age 85

A longtime shopkeeper in Langley is hanging up her hat after three decades of selling clothing.

Matt Hoar wears all the colors of Mardi Gras, including a purple beard. (Photo by David Welton)

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Let the good times roll this Fat Tuesday

Goosefoot plans to host its 8th annual Mardi Gras party at Bayview Community Hall.

Brian Sullivan

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Measuring the heartbeat of the planet — through birds

A digital publications expert explains how birders can use technology to monitor the natural world.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record

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Whidbey farmers collaborate to create children’s book

A children’s book gently explains the process of ethically raising and harvesting turkeys.