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Volunteers helped plant oyster seedlings at Birch Bay State Park last weekend. Photo by Karl King

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Trillium to provide more open space, trails
Blaine residents could enjoy improved walkways and better public amenities on Semiahmoo Spit with the completion of a planned 68-unit cottage development.

Board proposes cuts for next school year
The Blaine school district, pinched by rising fuel costs, increased personnel expenses and an untimely enrollment slump, will have to cut as much as $655,000 or roughly 3 percent out of its $21 million budget next year, forcing cuts in classified staff hours and a wide variety of other programs.

Developer to begin Harborside condos
California developer Art Weiner said Tuesday that he plans to begin construction of the long delayed Harborside condominium project at the southwest corner of H Street and Peace Portal Way in two to three weeks.

INSIDE
Sailing away...
This weekend’s International Semiahmoo Regatta brings fun to both sides of the border. See story and schedule

I spy
Hundreds of migratory birds were part of the city’s annual Wings Over Water festival Saturday. Click here to download photos of the event. Photo by Jack Kintner

Learn to fish...
Jim Jorgensen’s “Salmonar” fishing workshop is scheduled to begin May 1.

Greener gardening
Phosphorous-free fertilizers keep your lawn green and local waterways clean.

Blaine officer Balmer to retire after 20 years of service

Health & Wellness
Faith is philosophy behind Birch Bay Family Medicine

On the waterfront

Bay Builders - Great kids doing great things.
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