Members of the Pilchuck Audubon Society from Snohomish County, visited Birch Bay State Park on Monday to watch birds. Left top right: Ted Becker,
Ettie Matza, Wilma Bayes, Tom Eble, Phil Zalesky,
Joan Eble, Dave Bakeman, and Art Wait. Photo by Karl King

Recalls filed against commissioners. There’s another fire for North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Services (NWFRS) to put out, this one in the form of commissioner recalls.

First Brant Festival brings several hundred birders. Amid cloudy skies and falling rain, about 500 birders ventured to Blaine and Birch Bay to attend the first ever Brant Festival last weekend.

Ruling could end Nature’s Path product. Nature’s Path could lose millions of dollars in sales, and customers could lose a popular product, if the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency prohibits foods containing hemp. The Blaine plant currently makes hemp granola, a product that accounts for three percent of annual sales.

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Container planting. We take a look at container planting and how influential the style can be in your yard and home. This is the third installment in a four-week gardening special.

Local actors on stage this weekend. Mole, Rat and Toad are on stage this weekend at Blaine Performing Arts Center.

New spotting scope. A new spotting scope will soon be up at Marine Park, to honor the life of long-time resident Reg Campin, a teacher and principal at Blaine school district. But funds are still needed.

On the waterfront. Jan Hrutfiord is back with her column, sharing information about the blessing of the fleet, local families and watching birds.

News in brief:
• City to hold project review public meeting
• Elfo announces bid for sheriff
• WSDOT to work on Mitchell Stree bridge
• Goldstar Resorts plans expansion
• Discipline program schedule for parents
• Great Northwest Travel Show next weekend
• Cajun Night to benefit Boys & Girls Club
• State looking for marine park hosts

Business Bits:
• Chiropractic business making house calls
• New attorney at Babcock and Associates
• Mayflower Park Hotel hires Sandra Hurtley

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