Today's cartoon is by RJ Matson of The New York Observer.

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Today’s cartoon

Today's cartoon is by RJ Matson of The New York Observer.

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‘Sock It To Me Baby’ and other Dr. Scholl’s tales | Jim Freeman

As I age, somewhere to the left of graciously, I find it amusing that I have, in recent…

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Langley knows how sustain itself | Viewpoint

I have been contemplating lately in a deeper and more urgent way, the future of this community... and…

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Tuning in to ‘This week on South Whidbey’ | Jim Freeman

Jim Freeman says thanks again for showing up.

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Presidential candidates should look at history for VP choices

Political pundits have been in a lather the past week over possible vice presidential candidates. Will Obama ask…

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ALL ABOARD: The latest from Indiana: Bed, bath and beyond

Despite my good intentions to share some significant historical observations from last week’s tour of the Studebaker Museum…

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VIEWPOINT: If not for yourself, at least quit smoking for childrens’ sake

Dave Sharpe looks at how smoking can impact the health of children.

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BETWEEN CLASSES: We’ll miss our island’s special gems

Growing up on Whidbey has shaped us “island kids” in inescapable ways.

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MONKEY THINK, MONKEY WRITE: Roundtable agrees: It’s a sad, sad day indeed

Being a member of the media elite, I often get called down from my ivory tower to help…

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VIEWPOINT: Help is available for homeowners caught in mortgage crisis

Many families in Washington are struggling. Property taxes are rising and the costs for fuel and food are…

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MONKEY THINK, MONKEY WRITE: Some people just don’t appreciate my expertise

Live and learn. Some people just don’t know how to keep their eyes on the prize.

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ALL ABOARD: Deep fried, pan fried and sun dried in the Heartland

Greetings from our Hoosier home front.

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VIEWPOINT: Look for the real cause of price hikes

Remember back when electricity prices suddenly went through the roof?