Blaine PE teacher wins national recognition
Blaine resident and teacher Dan Persse will be honored as the Northwest District Elementary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) at its national convention in Fort Worth, Texas, April 8 through 12.
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Council to debate business fees in upcoming budget
After realizing that the city of Blaine’s business license fees are the highest in Whatcom County, at least two Blaine City Council members said they are willing to get rid of them completely.
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Law requires accurate sex education
The Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has scheduled a series of workshops to help school personnel to comply with new sex education laws in Washington State.
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A score of a find!
McKenna Wilson, 2, picks up one of 1,260 Easter eggs hidden at Blaine Marine Park Sunday. Photo by Karl King. |
Run like a girl!
A Blaine high school graduate will compete in the next Boston Marathon. See Sports. Photo by Jack Kintner
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Briefs
• Park district meeting Saturday
• Winery seeks art submissions
• Slideshow explores Whatcom County marine life
• Blaine woman to discuss Reiki practice on internet radio
• Blaine resident develops sugar-free powdered syrup mix
• Group schedules men’s night
A new face at Blaine Public Works
The city of Blaine’s public works department has hired David Bren earlier this March to replace former assistant public works director Sandy Petersen, who left to join the city of Bellingham’s public works department.
Blaine man recounts testing military diving technology
Blaine church to host talk on Islam this Saturday
Home Improvement
• Blaine business owner acquires Cedar Point Design
• Junk services a convenient way to get rid of clutter
Bill applauded by charter group
The Washington state Legislature has passed House Bill 2514, a measure to protect orcas based on “Be Whale Wise,” the voluntary guidelines created by a group of organizations including the Whale Watch Operators Association Northwest (WWOANW).
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