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Veni, vidi, vici: Students win Latin, mythology honors

RECORD STAFF The Latin students at Island Christian Academy have earned above-average scores for their participation in the National Latin Exam and the National Mythology Exam.

County recycling decision is against the birds | WHIDBEY BIRDING

Last month I had the opportunity to visit family in New York. On the day of my return flight, the morning news announced that New York’s already extensive curbside recycle program would soon expand to accept some previously excluded items like shampoo bottles and other difficult-to-recycle plastics. I rejoiced along with local newscasters who praised the city for broadening its commitment to recycling.

Vote for the women: Suffragettes march into bright future

With an eye on the cause, the suffragettes took to the streets Saturday morning in Langley, and confused the occasional tourist, but mostly put smiles on the faces of the onlookers.

Ferment your way to exceptional compost

“Bokashi – A Fermenter’s Alternative to Traditional Composting,” will be demonstrated from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at the Deer Lagoon Grange. Cost is $40.

Poppy Girl encounters war memories of Whidbey Island veterans

A Poppy Girl learns that an assisted living facility isn’t just a place where older people live, it’s where an irreplaceable storehouse of history is kept alive in the memories of residents.

Hearts & Hammers: Volunteers, sunshine make for glorious workday and celebration

A glorious day on Saturday welcomed more than 400 volunteers who worked on 36 homes throughout South Whidbey on the 20th anniversary of Hearts & Hammers. Needed repairs were given to homeowners like John and Micky O’Brien, who could not do the work alone. John just turned 80 and despite keeping busy with upkeep on his house, some things he can no longer do, like climbing up a ladder.

Try mussels if you prefer | WHIDBEY ARCHIVE

RECORD STAFF For mussel lovers, here is a recipes from the files of the South Whidbey Record.

Wooed by Olympias and other shellfish tales | WHIDBEY RECIPES

May has many good things about it; May Day, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, to note only the major events of the month, along with, hopefully, improving weather. But, there’s another reason to celebrate May, to be happy when it finally arrives, and it has to do with the tide.

Freeland horses drafted for farm work

Two draft horses named Otto and Jim took Central Whidbey on a ride back in time last week.

Eloisa Murphy: The true meaning of ‘live and let live’ | HOMETOWN HERO

What does it mean to live a belief in “live and let live?”