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Artistssought for 2006 contest
Artists are invited to submit outdoor sculptures to befeatured at the Ninth Annual Peace Arch Park InternationalSculpture Exhibition from May 1 through...
Chinesefood returns to Blaine
Blaineresidents no longer have to choose between pizza, burgersand high-end dining when choosing where to eat dinner.
Sistercity in the works?
Localhistorian Richard Clark, has for years championed peaceas a worthy banner for the city of Blaine.
Affordablekid’s clothing now available
Children’sclothing is expensive. At the same time, infants and toddlerstend to grow out of their clothes quickly, creating a problemfor the any parent...
Newpoetry column debuts
The Poetry Foundation has formed a partnership with theLibrary of Congress to support the American Life in Poetryproject, an initiative of Ted Kooser, ...
Buildingpermits put on hold in east Blaine
Thecity of Blaine is halting development at the easternedge of the city until property owners come up with away to fix their streets.
BOGOPizza still open for business – big business
BOGOPizza, will remain open despite talk of closure, saysowner Jerry Thrasher.
Officialsworking on pandemic response
WhatcomCounty is putting together a plan to respond in case ofan avian influenza pandemic.
Countyto rule on seven story project
Builderswill start work within 12 months on Terrell Creek Villason the Bay, featuring, at seven stories, the tallest buildingyet to abut the Birch Bay ...
BirchBay chamber could use a little help
TheBirch Bay Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteersto help with a variety of projects such as the PolarBear Swim, sandcastle contests, and the July...
Aroundthe City
Blaine sewer ratesare going up again.
GivingTree looking for giving hearts
TheStafholt Good Samaritan Center is still looking for individualsto purchase gifts for children of low-income familiesunder the Blaine Chamber of Commerce...
Strappedcity of Blaine utilities need a boost
Inher budget report to Blaine City Council, finance directorMeredith Riley highlighted a looming fiscal crisis thatcould put a handful of city funds in...
Electionresults remain mostly unchanged
Electionresults for Whatcom County and the city of Blaine continueto be tight, but generally remain unchanged since lastweek.
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Police Report -- November 17, 2005
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Sports -- November 17, 2005