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German sailor to revisit schooner he sailed on in WWII Lots of patriotic events are planned for the Fourth of July, but here's one that isn't about the good old US of A. Johann Bernard will visit his old ship from World War II -- when he served in the German navy, der Kriegsmarine. [More] July 2
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Owl house cozy for raccoons, too For anyone complaining about the heat this weekend, they should try wearing a raccoon skin coat all day. Thanks to Bill Lider for taking this darling snapshot. [More] July 1
Travel a perk of party business Some might consider this to be a work-from-home job, but Kirsten Hansen does a lot of traveling. She does home parties, meets with her "team" and goes to Mexico and the Bahamas, on the company dime. [More] June 30 Fine week for books, bings, bugs and more Stephen King lovers, get on your marks, get set, go. Tomorrow, as in Saturday. Someone donated a bunch of hardcover Stephen King novels for a Books and Bake Sale at the Camano Island Library. [More] June 27
With summer here, Scout eager for camp Spencer Hodapp, 13, aims to go to summer camp and leave the rest of the world behind. [More] June 25 Insurers give worn flags a final salute McClain Insurance Services in Everett and PEMCO Insurance recently gave away new flags to folks who brought in worn models that needed to be ceremoniously retired. [More] June 24
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Horses help woman take control of life As Michelle DeVries of Sultan struggled in both the financial and health arenas, she gripped the reins tighter. Life seemed awfully grim, living in a family shelter in Everett with her two children. [More] June 23