Loved by community, Toni Peller dies at 80
Thelma “Toni” Peller, 80, a long-time fixture at the Blaine senior center who was known for her love of color, her piercing blue eyes and gregarious affection for people, died last Friday in Bellingham.
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Plans for Birch Bay connector road delayed
Plans for a mile-long commuter road connecting Birch Point Road to Semiahmoo Parkway will likely be put on hold after a local developer said he was not able to secure financing for the project.
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Pedestrian hit crossing truck route
Blaine police officers are investigating a pedestrian-car collision involving an elderly man and a B.C. driver.
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Daylight savings...
The Northern Light reminds you what time it is! Turn your clocks ahead this Sunday for daylight savings. |
A total eclipse
Jack Kintner caught this beautiful image of last month’s total lunar eclipse in the sky over his Blaine home.
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Parks levy...
NW Parks and Recreation district officials are looking at how to spend their new found fortune.
Home and garden
For tips, check out our special Home Improvement section.
Briefs
• New cameras for border crossings
• Bingo night to raise money for local Montessori school
• Health department sponsors community health night
• The U.S. Border Patrol wants YOU!
• Volunteers needed now for Discovery Days
At BHS, just not enough to go around
Without a doubt the Blaine school district facilities are too small to accommodate the growing number of enrolled students. The high school was originally designed to sustain 400 students. However, the current number of enrolled students is over 700 and rising.
School district disposes of 22 cases of pre-cooked beef
Driver in fatal Blaine Road crash dies
Blaine woman knows the real meaning of community
Young at Heart - Blaine Senior Center
Borderite Report
What's happening in the Blaine School District
Blaine Spring Sports Schedule
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