Articles published Thu, Mar 27, 2008
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Letters to the Editor -- March 27, 2008
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Gas saving tips
If gasoline prices hit $4 per gallon as many economists predict, an estimated 65 percent of American car owners say they will dramatically change their...
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 ...
Junk services a convenient way to get rid of clutter
Jeremy Tunnell celebrates his first anniversary in business this week as general manager of the Whatcom County franchise for the nationwide custom refuse...
Blaine business owner acquires Cedar Point Design
Step inside many Semiahmoo luxury homes and you will see custom cabinetry and kitchen design by Blaine resident Chad Lindbloom’s Cedar Point Design...
Blaine church to host talk on Islam this Saturday
Asif Sharaf knows the feeling of being a religious minority. Having grown up as a Christian in his native country of Pakistan, he now wants to share his...
Blaine man recounts testing military diving technology
Divers hired by a Seattle firm work 12-hours a day for weeks at a time 700 feet beneath New York City staying alive on helium and oxygen as they repair...
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...
Briefs
Park district meeting Saturday
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...
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 ...
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...
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Police Report -- March 27, 2008
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Sports -- March 27, 2008