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J.P. Oliver hits the books, so he can hit on the field

EVERETT -- J.P. Oliver wasn't much of a student in high school. "I was caught up in the high school world," he said. "There was so much going on and I wanted to do so much." [More]

By Larry Henry
Special to The Herald | July 6



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Jetty Island opens: Leave your shoes behind

Hundreds of people took the free ferry ride to Jetty Island on Saturday, the first day the island was opened for public use for this summer season. [More]

By Scott Pesznecker, Herald Writer | July 6



EvCC looks into expanding to Monroe

MONROE -- When Mayor Donnetta Walser peers through storefronts in downtown Monroe, she is looking for more than merchandise. She is shopping for academic possibilities. [More]

By Eric Stevick
Herald Writer | July 6



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Everett celebrates in style

Hundreds lined Colby Avenue in downtown Everett to watch what some say was the longest and best-attended Fourth of July parade in recent memory. [More]

By David Chircop
Herald Writer | July 5



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Delta Community Baptist: dedication and teamwork despite construction woes

EVERETT -- An unfinished 6,700 square-foot steel building waits behind their church. It's a symbol of their faith philosophy: "Wait upon the Lord." [More]

By Leita Crossfield
Herald Writer | July 5



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Everett man's face a portrait of patriotism

Sam Bloomfield wants people to read the words inked into his skin and think about them. They are saturated with a love for his adopted country. [More]

By Jeff Switzer, Herald Writer | July 4



Boeing boosted by increased jet deliveries in 2nd quarter

EVERETT -- The Boeing Co. is on track to meet its 2008 jet deliveries goal after boosting the number of aircraft it handed over to customers in the second quarter. [More]

By Michelle Dunlop
Herald Writer | July 4



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Beach fun returns with Jetty Island Days

Playing in warm water, watching wildlife, building sand castles … The 23rd year of Everett's Jetty Island Days opens this weekend, and the city's parks and recreation staff welcomes newcomers and longtime Jetty fans alike to the activities on the... [More]

By Andrea McInnis
Herald Writer | July 4


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