Thu, Jun 28, 2007
HStreet, boardwalk priorities in 6-year road plan
Widerlanes on H Street, a smoother railroad crossing on MarineDrive and the completion of the planned pedestrian bridgedowntown are just a few of the improvements...
Proposalcould streamline planning process
Anamendment proposed by the city of Blaine could streamlinethe public planning process by eliminating the need fora project’s final approval by citycouncil...
Thu, Jun 21, 2007
Blaineprogram awards beautiful yards
A Blaine committee headed by DebbieHarger, Blaine’s community and tourism developmentcoordinator, has begun awarding weekly “yard of theweek...
101stCommencement Blaine High SchoolJune 14, 2007
Leadingschool administrators into graduation are principal DanNewell and superintendent Ron Spanjer. Photo by Jack Kintner.
Aroundthe Bays
Localartist featured at Blackberry House
Noted gospelchoir to visit Blaine
One of the nation’s best-known gospelsingers and choirs will be visiting Blaine Saturday June 23, for a performancefeaturing the Total Experience...
Citycelebrates Marine Drive completion
Cityofficials held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday toopen a newly renovated half-mile section of Marine Drive.
Housepostpones passport requirements until 2009
Bowingto the inevitable, the Bush administration announcedWednesday that it was delaying passport requirementsfor travelers crossing land and sea borders...
Appealto delay Drayton Harbor road repairs until 2008
Anappeal filed this week contesting the awarding of a shorelinespermit needed for the reconstruction of Drayton HarborRoad will delay the project at least...
Thu, Jun 14, 2007
Statedepartment eases air passport requirements
Faced with an unexpected volumeof passport applications the U.S. State Department is backingoff on current passport requirement for all air travelersentering...
WhatcomCounty lush with berry opportunities
Summertimeis here and the season is right for lush dessertspiled high with fresh, juicy berries. Here are a few localplaces to start shopping for summer...
BayProperties hires two new agents
Century 21 recently hired Shannonand Gary Medearis to its Bay Properties firm in Birch Bayas sales associates who will specialize in residentialproperty...
Antiqueshow raises funds for library
TheWhatcom County Library Foundation is sponsoring an AntiquesRoad Show-style fundraiser on Saturday, June 16, fromnoon to 4 p.m. at the Lynden Community...
Cityseeks partner for new city hall
The city is looking to pursue a public-private partnershipto develop a concept to replace its crumbling city hall.
Forsome Blaine students, success is a struggle
Many awards and accolades willbe passed out at Blaine high school’s graduationceremony, set for Thursday evening June 14, but there arealways other...
Communityservice recognized...
Andrew Grubb, a senior at Blaine high school, was selectedby the Whatcom County North Rotary club to receive the 2007Youth Service Award for his outstanding...
Cityvotes to sell 5 acres of airport land
The city of Blaineis slated to sell a five-acre parcel of airport landit acquired from a Blaine resident last year.
HandsAcross the Border 2007
Photo by KarlKing
Meetings
AlanonMeetings• Blaine meets every Wednesday at 7:30 – 9p.m. at the Unitarian Church at Cedar and Harrison streets.332-5863. • Custer...
Salmonenhancement group receives $158,000 in grants
TheWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife’sALEA Volunteer Cooperative Grant Program recently awardedfive grants to Nooksack Salmon Enhancement...
Wildlifedepartment: Discontinue artificial bird feeders
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW)is recommending that people temporarily discontinuefeeding birds from artificial feeders, or take extrasteps...
BirchBay group takes serious look at incorporation
Birch Bay will take a serious look at incorporation inthe next six months thanks to a grant from Whatcom Countythat the Birch Bay Steering Committee has...
Aroundthe Bays
City announces Yard ofWeek winners
Ribboncutting scheduled for Monday
Thecity of Blaine has scheduled a ribbon cutting ceremonyto celebrate the completion of the reconstruction ofMarine Drive for 1 p.m. Monday, June 18 on...
Election2007: Local and county positions up for grabs
Residentseager to have their say in government will have to waituntil the November general election.
Constructionnoise to be ‘as loud as a blender’
Residentsalong State Route 543 may have to endure 24-hour constructionnoise as loud as a close-up blender beginning this Thursday,state Department of Transportation...
Thu, Jun 7, 2007
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