Here’s a look at Saturday’s front page. Top stories: Clinton suspect may not be killer in Bellingham murder case; longtime ballet teacher has a passion for dance.

Here is today’s front page. Top stories: Clinton woman arrested as suspect in Bellingham murder; new superintendent for South Whidbey schools finishes her first week; Freeland man’s invention is for the birds.

Here’s today’s front page. Top stories: Parks district to start charging sales and B&O taxes to the users of some programs; Fourth of July weekend is relatively quiet for 911 responders.

Here’s today’s front page. Top stories: Nichols Brothers looks north to expand; mayor’s pay becomes issue in Prop. 1 campaign.

Here’s a look at today’s front page. Top story, alleged killer James Huden has first court appearance in Island County; South Whidbey School District announces more layoffs; Whidbey gears up for Fourth of July holiday.

Pick up today’s issue of the South Whidbey Record for your copy of USA WEEKEND.

On the cover: summer beauty. Cameron Diaz endures as the seasonal “it girl.”

Inside, get tips on easy “homemade” ice cream. Three Many Cooks share their favorite variations on a theme.

Thinking about quick home repair jobs? Here’s seven tools you’ll need to be Mr. or Mrs. Fix-It.

And check out the article on Alec Baldwin. The “30 Rock” star takes on classic cinema. And in an online exclusive below, Baldwin explains how movies make the cut for his show, “The Essentials.”

Alec Baldwin tackles the classics with ‘The Essentials’ movie series
By Brian Truitt for USA WEEKEND

Even though he’ll never be discussing the movies he’s made on “The Essentials” movies series, which he co-hosts with Robert Osborne, the “30 Rock” star has had a stellar cinematic career.

Baldwin’s stuck primarily with the small screen in recent years, playing conservative company man Jack Donaghy to Emmy-winning success. But he’s had some notable film roles, from one of his earliest in “Beetlejuice” to action hero Jack Ryan in “The Hunt for Red October” to his Oscar-nominated turn in “The Cooler.” He’s currently filming a key role in “Rock of Ages,” a movie adaptation of the hit Broadway show.

Instead of talking about his own flicks, Baldwin wanted to talk about ones he picked for the Saturday night film series — including “East of Eden,” “The Misfits” and “Splendor in the Grass” — and some newer classics.

Did you and Robert always agree on what movies to include?
“We try to keep ourselves in the realm of movies we think are great films, but in the end I don’t expect everybody to agree with all the choices that I make. Robert and I would kid each other about the 1962 ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’ with Marlon Brando. He doesn’t think it’s a classic film, but I do because there were a lot of things that Brando did in that movie that I like. And I love Trevor Howard as well.”

Are you the type of guy who reads his own reviews?
“Sometimes, if it’s there. I haven’t made that many movies for the last few years. If I’m reading the New Yorker and it’s in front of me, I might read it, but I don’t really seek out reviews of films anymore.”

What are Jack Donaghy’s essential movies?
“’The Green Berets’ with John Wayne, ‘Other People’s Money’ with Danny DeVito, ‘Wall Street,’ of course. World War II movies like ‘Saving Private Ryan’ with American heroes in action. Any movie where incredibly desirable and pliant women are available to a high-powered businessman — my character’s a bit of a sexist as well. He doesn’t need any women who have too many opinions of their own.”

What is your favorite way to watch films: movie nights with friends or evenings alone?
“Usually popping a DVD into a computer. A good time for me to watch films is on a plane when I’m traveling. I go to the movies but not as often as I’d like.”

What’s the last great movie you saw?
“I liked ‘The King’s Speech’ a lot. Colin Firth played the guy as so unappealing and so arrogant and prickly with people, and then as the movie went on about 20 minutes, then I realized the genius of it: That was exactly how those people were. They did not have the ability to interact with anyone outside their own bubble very well. What Colin did was incredible.”

For more with Alec Baldwin, see the June 25 issue of USA WEEKEND.

Here’s today’s front page. Top stories: Controversy over reimbursements for meals and travel submitted by officials in the Freeland Water & Sewer District; school board refuses to budge on consolidation effort; and Port of South Whidbey is revamping the Langley Marina makeover due to costs and permit delays.

Here’s today’s front page. Top stories: Bayview Class of 2011; a look at Langley’s “very likely voters” in the Primary Election.

Here’s the front page for today, June 15, 2011.

Top story: James “Jim” Huden arrested in Mexico for 2003 murder in Freeland.

Here’s a sneak peek at tomorrow’s front page.

Top stories: Critics of Prop. 1 come out for town hall; Sean George and Andrea Berg are the valedictorians at SWHS for the Class of 2010.