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55 artists signed for winery show
Thanks to last minute sign-ups, the total number of artists who will be present for this weekend’s juried Art at the Winery festival stood at 55 ...
Tax increase before budget revision is disservice
The county council majority voted for a tax increase immediately before our first in-depth budget review in two years. Whatcom County operates on a biennial...
On using escape cord, what’s the catch? More crab
Summertime in the Puget Sound region can be sheer bliss.For many people the only thing that can improve upon the mild sunny days and the beautiful scenery...
New cafe is welcome addition to local restaurant scene
After living in Blaine for nine years, George O’Mara, 52, decided to open a restaurant.
Book traces local history of Lily Point, Boundary Bay
Tracing our Past: A Heritage Guide to Boundary Bay, is an outstanding collaboration by historian Anne Murray of Tsawwassen, B.C. and photographer David...
WhatcomCounts.org a wealth of online resources
Finding information about local organizations just got easier.The Whatcom Coalition for Healthy Communities and the Bellingham Public Library recently ...
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Volunteers wanted for Sam Hill Day
Travelers can expect more border delays
Travelers who plan on crossing the U.S./Canadian border at the Peace Arch port of entry can continue to expect detours and delays.Bill Lesh, a spokesperson...
Gregoire, Larsen lead in Washington primary
Incumbents U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Everett) and Governor Christine Gregoire have both secured leads over their opponents, according to unofficial primary...
Birch Bay man a Nashville music sensation
Rod Stone is intent on being competitive. That’s the only way he’ll get on the radio and charts, he said.
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Police Report -- August 21, 2008
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Sports -- August 21, 2008