Oak Harbor NewsLocal news for Oak Harbor, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Bad dentures prompt consumer complaints- June 29, 2008 When a particularly hard candy bar cracked her partial denture this past January, Coupeville resident Veronica Murray had no idea just how much her life was about to change.At the time, she never would have guessed the next three months would turn her life into a medical nightmare. Today, the 67-year-old owns a new set of dentures that don't work, is out $2,200 and is considering filing a civil lawsuit.But her error wasn't in deciding to eat that candy bar. It was choosing Kevin Kowalski of Oak.http://www.topix.net/city/oak-harbor-wa/2008/06/bad-dentures-prompt-consumer-complaints?fr... 40 years of magic making for Greenbank Artists- June 27, 2008 This room is where magic happens, as sailboats greet sunsets and bald eagles spread their gallant wings over crashing waves.http://www.topix.net/city/oak-harbor-wa/2008/06/40-years-of-magic-making-for-greenbank-art... Military- June 25, 2008 U.S. Army SFC. Ysabel E. DeLeon of Oak Harbor, is attached to the Defense Attache Office, U.S. Embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan, as an operations non-commissioned officer.http://www.topix.net/city/oak-harbor-wa/2008/06/military?fromrss=1 Duty calls for state's Guardsmen- June 24, 2008 There won't be a big sendoff party at the Tacoma Dome later this summer for the 81st Brigade Combat Team, like there was the last time its soldiers left for Iraq in 2004.http://www.topix.net/city/oak-harbor-wa/2008/06/duty-calls-for-states-guardsmen?fromrss=1 Bakery whips up devout fan base on island worthy nibbling- June 22, 2008 It's all about turning ideas into edible masterpieces. Ask Nibbles Specialty Bakery owner Ruth Culbertson.http://www.topix.net/city/oak-harbor-wa/2008/06/bakery-whips-up-devout-fan-base-on-island-... Community rallies to save neglected horse- June 20, 2008 On Whidbey Island, the general attitude regarding animals is a variation of the golden rule: "Treat your pet as you would want to be treated." And be willing to open your wallets to help a victimized horse ...http://www.topix.net/city/oak-harbor-wa/2008/06/community-rallies-to-save-neglected-horse?... Tot painters show their artistic side- June 18, 2008 Local businesses are showcasing art from some of the island's youngest residents this month, ranging from birth to age 5. Partners in Island County for Early Learning, Island County's Born Learning group and ...http://www.topix.net/city/oak-harbor-wa/2008/06/tot-painters-show-their-artistic-side?from... School to get covered playground... at last- June 15, 2008 After 30 years of wishing for a covered play area at the Coupeville Elementary School, the school district is finally moving forward with plans to build one.At a May meeting, the school board approved Superintendent Patty Page's request to proceed, despite serious budget constraints. The project, which includes the new play area and remodeling of the school office, is expected to cost about $375,000.Although the board voted at the same meeting to approve the elimination of two teaching...http://www.topix.net/city/oak-harbor-wa/2008/06/school-to-get-covered-playground-at-last?f... Hospital foundation helps local organizations- June 13, 2008 Whidbey General Hospital Foundation announced their community grant awards at a reception last week.http://www.topix.net/city/oak-harbor-wa/2008/06/hospital-foundation-helps-local-organizati... Two car accidents injure 4 people- June 11, 2008 Four people were hospitalized in recent days due to two separate car accidents on Highway 20.http://www.topix.net/city/oak-harbor-wa/2008/06/two-car-accidents-injure-4-people?fromrss=... |