Thu, Mar 20, 2008
BPA settles public utilities lawsuit
Blaine ratepayers might see a temporary reduction in their electricity bill soon, after the city was awarded a rebate from a lawsuit against the Bonneville...
Two found dead in Birch Bay woods
Whatcom County law enforcement officials are investigating the deaths of two county residents who were found near a Birch Bay cabin last weekend.
DOT to repair I-5 lanes near Bellingham in April
Drivers commuting between Bellingham and Birch Bay and Blaine may want to plan alternate routes during the next few months.
Thu, Mar 13, 2008
Lynden antique show features two Blaine women
The annual spring Lynden Craft and Antique show at the Northwest Washington Fairgroundsstarts March 13.
Home Improvement
Decking materials vary in cost, suitability
Blaine police reserve academy seeks candidates
The Blaine Police Department does a credible job of maintaining law and order inside the city limits, a demanding job that’s complicated, to put ...
Magic show to raise funds for Close-Up trip
Local teenager and world teen champion of magic, Sterling Dietz will be performing the evenings of March 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. at the Blaine performing arts...
Blaine high school graduate will travel to Tanzania
A Blaine high school senior will join United Planet to provide invaluable support to a community in Tanzania, while being immersed in Tanzanian life and...
City seeks input on new website
The city of Blaine has created a new web site in an attempt to make it easier for residents to access information.
Border construction halts annual festival
This year’s mass gathering of Canadian and American scouts known as Hands Across the Border has been postponed until next year, according to Bob ...
Around the City
Area Easter egg hunts scheduled
City to consider $18 million town center
Plans for an $18 million mixed-use city hall development that would include private condominiums and public office spaces are moving closer to becoming...
Blaine school bond falling short of approval
School bond requests went down to defeat yesterday across the county as voters apparently shied away from new tax burdens as the economy sours. In preliminary...
Local water sources are safe, officials say
In light of the recent discovery of traces of pharmaceutical compounds in drinking water sources of many major U.S. cities, local water officials want ...
Thu, Mar 6, 2008
The Borderite Report March - April 2008
Brought To You By The Blaine School District
Young at Heart
We at the Blaine Senior Center were deeply saddened by the passing of Toni Peller after her courageous battle with cancer. Toni will be deeply missed, ...
Home Improvement
That old, stinky stand-by still the best gardening prep
Blaine woman knows the real meaning of community
Judy Urquhart of Blaine sometimes uses her writing skills to remind corporate executives that she wants no nonsense excuses when their products don&rsquo...
Driver in fatal Blaine Road crash dies
A Ferndale woman suspected of vehicular homicide in a crash that killed a Birch Bay resident last December died from her injuries.
Northwest Park levy gives district “a new lease on life”
A levy sponsored by the Northwest Park and Recreation District passed overwhelmingly last November, giving the rejuvenated agency a new lease on life. ...
School district disposes of 22 cases of pre-cooked beef
Following the advice of the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), the Blaine school district got rid of 22 cases ...
At BHS, just not enough to go around
Editor’s Note: Paul Moore is a senior at Blaine High School. His opinion was written as part of his senior project, a requirement for graduating ...
Briefs
New cameras for border crossings
Pedestrian hit crossing truck route
Blaine police officers are investigating a pedestrian-car collision involving an elderly man and a B.C. driver.
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...
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...
Thu, Feb 28, 2008
More then nutrition, senior meals provide social fun
Francis Jordan pulled out a stool in her kitchen and sat down at one of the big stainless tables she uses to prepare 50 lunches a day at the Blaine Senior...
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