Thu, May 10, 2007
Mother’sDay art tour scheduled this weekend
Thesecond annual Mother’s Day art studio tourin Blaine is set for this weekend, May 12 and 13, and isboth bigger and more varied than last year&rsquo...
Blaineborder officials find men in rail cars
Intwo seperate incidents last month, Customs and BorderProtection officers (CBP) scanning southbound rail carswith gamma rays discovered Honduran stowaways...
Thu, May 3, 2007
There’smore to life than team sports
Growing up just outside the smalltown of Blaine really helped me to be creative when itcame to entertainment. There were only so many activitiesavailable...
Youngat heart
Now that April has gone herway, let us celebrate the month of May. Our Blaine SeniorCenter had a great April and more interesting activitiesare coming ...
Onthe waterfront
There’s notmuch going on right now in the local fishing fleet. Crabbingfinished in February for most local commercial fishersin Puget Sound. There...
Aroundthe Bay
Birch Bay receives new sheriff deputy
Notedtalent featured in Faust Project
ThePacific Arts Association has scheduled a viewing of Germanfilmmaker F.W. Murnau’s 1926 silent film Faust,for 7:30 p.m. May 5, at Blaine high school...
Homesteadestablishes big presence in Birch Bay
HomesteadNorthwest spokesperson and long-time Whatcom County residentLisa Guthrie remembers vacationing in Birch Bay as achild.
Fedsgrant $500,000 to city for wall treatment
Theplain gray cement walls lining Blaine’s PacificHighway truck crossing could receive a facelift after statelawmakers granted an emergency $500,000...
Thu, Apr 26, 2007
Blaine restaurant owner finds passionin music, food
For Birch Bay resident andlong-time Blaine restaurant owner Nick Scianna, food islike anything else in life – it needs passion.“Whether it&...
Jorgensen seeks second term
Jim Jorgensen, district 3 commissioner for the Port ofBellingham, announced Thursday, April 12 that he will seeka second term. Jim is a retired science...
AmericanLife In Poetry
By describing the relocation ofthe moles which ravaged her yard, Washington poet JudithKitchen presents an experience that resonates beyond thesimple details...
Propertytaxes: Who to blame and what to do?
Ireceive angry comments from residents everyday regardingproperty taxes. I am as angry as any other homeowner.My property taxes almost doubled. But taxpayers...
YoungAt Heart
Happilywe welcome April in,with all its eager dance of spring.Let cold and grayness slip away,Letting April do her boisterous fling.She brings showers ...
Countycouncil discusses septic rules
The Whatcom County Councildiscussed new state-mandated on-site sewage (OSS) regulationslate last month but in the end decided to wait for morespecific ...
Off to Sea...
Volunteers with the Chumsof Terrell Creek, a group of Birch Bay volunteers organizedby the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA),help release ...
MidnightMoney to screen in Blaine
Blaine residentChris Onyon, producer of the film Midnight Money that wasshot in Blaine last year, will show the film again nextFriday shortly before departing...
Aroundthe City
Newrule fines stormwater violators
Blaineresidents whose storm water systems discharge into thecity sewer system could be faced with fines of up to$120 per month if they fail to make recommended...
Cityre-opens skate park, forms advisory committee
Asthe city of Blaine re-opened its skate park Friday, MariaSneve, a Blaine resident and owner of Early Wonders daycare,was out picking up trash with her...
Blainehires former Ferndale planning director
Blaine’splanning and development department is slated to improveits level of service, Blaine community development directorTerry Galvin said.In addition...
Thu, Apr 19, 2007
YoungAt Heart
Happilywe welcome April in,with all its eager dance of spring.Let cold and grayness slip away,Letting April do her boisterous fling.She brings showers ...
Citycontinues to pursue quiet zones
City officials are continuingto pursue a quiet zone designation for two railroad crossingsin Blaine.
Blainegardener reveals hanging flower basket secrets
Sue Sturgill is the city contractorwho, among her other duties, tends the city’s 142hanging flower baskets, known for their vigorous displaysof color...
Sailingrace fills bay with boats
Theannual Semiahmoo Regatta is scheduled for next weekend,April 28 and 29, and will once again bring the area’stop amateur sailboat racers to Blaine...
Aroundthe City
School board seeks publicinputThe Blaine school district will hold a community forum regarding long-rangeplanning and prioritization of facility projects...
Thinkglobal, celebrate Earth Day locally
SeveralWhatcom County groups have organized environmental cleanupevents this weekend in observance of Earth Day.
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