Oak Harbor High School opens new auditorium in latest addition

OAK HARBOR — Another phase in the $74 million revamping of Oak Harbor High School will be ready for students next week. [More]

By Eric Stevick
Herald Writer | December 2


Newborns cry in different languages, study says

Within days of being born, babies cry in a way that reflects the language spoken by their parents. [More]

The Washington Post | December 2




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People: Jesse Ventura, John Mellencamp; Alicia Keys, Sarah Palin

Jesse Ventura is back for another stab at TV stardom, this time hosting a program that digs into conspiracy theories, including alternate views of what was behind the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and the purpose of a sprawling research center... [More]

December 2



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Kamiak teacher in final 2 for CMT contest

Kamiak High School math teacher Chance McKinney is one of two finalists in Country Music Television’s Music City Madness online contest. The contest is CMT’s search for the next country singer and songwriter and features original songs... [More]

Herald Staff | December 1


For the best holiday, connect with your community

If you want to experience the warmth of the holiday season, there is no place like home. Back in the day when the community was considered home, many enriching experiences were born in the home of community. [More]

By Sarri Gilman | December 1


Michael Jackson tops Yahoos search charts in 2009

SAN FRANCISCO Michael Jacksons stunning death made him Yahoos biggest star this year. [More]

By Michael Liedtke
Associated Press | December 1


Precious, Last Station lead Spirit Award noms

LOS ANGELES The urban drama Precious and the Leo Tolstoy period piece The Last Station each earned a leading five nominations today for the Spirit Awards honoring independent film. [More]

By David Germain
Associated Press | December 1


Bess Hawes, 88, prominent musician-folklorist, dies

LOS ANGELES Bess Lomax Hawes, 88, who sang with Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, co-wrote the Kingston Trio hit M.T.A. and spent a lifetime documenting American folklore in recordings and films, has died, her family said... [More]

By John Rogers
Associated Press | December 1


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