Thu, Nov 10, 2005
Onthe Waterfront
Thecombination of fall winds and few crab have been keepingfishermen in port more than they would like to be. Crab fishingis finished for most of those...
Andnow for something completely different
DeveloperJoel Douglas is promoting a system he thinks will let Blainebusinesses benefit from lines at the border.
Developerhitting rough patch
Forthe second time this year, Bellingham developer JoelDouglas has had a major project shut down by the cityof Blaine. Last June, his Palisades project...
OpportunityCouncil offers help to those facing expensive winterheating bills
TheOpportunity Council’s EnergyAssistance program gave 150 heating assistance grantsto low-income residents Saturday, November 5, as partof the Low...
YoungAt Heart
Ithas been exciting days at the Blaine Senior/CommunityCenter. We now have our brand new manager, Cam Oliver.Cam was born in 1960 and raised in Seattle...
Helpfight domestic violence
Blainemayor John Liebert is one of several Whatcom County mayorsworking to help prevent domestic violence this month.
WECU branchopens this month
WhatcomEducational Credit Union (WECU) is having a grand openingof the new Blaine branch November 29. The celebrationwill begin with a branch opening party...
Notedplanner to present vision
Theman who told Vancouver to grow up, not out, will paya visit to Blaine next week
Somefederal bucks on their way?
The local law enforcementcommunity is applauding another effort by the Washington congressionaldelegation to get federal funds to deal with border-related...
Trilliumappeals Seagrass decision
TheTrillium Corporation is appealing Blaine City Council’sOctober 24 decision against the 22-acre Seagrass condominiumproject to Whatcom County Superior...
Airportinitiative garners decisive victory
Asof 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, the Whatcom Countyauditor’s office had counted 25,172ballots but the results are not official until November29...
$40million budget up for discussion
Blaine’s$40 million budget will be up for public scrutiny nextweek.At a budget public hearing scheduled for November 14city finance director Meredith...
Thu, Nov 3, 2005
Nelsonprevails
TheWhatcom County Canvassing Board has ruled that Blainenative Don Nelson may continue to vote in Blaine, followinga review last week of a citizen complaint...
Citycouncil races likely to hold key to airport’s future
Thefuture of Blaine’s airport may be decided in theupcoming election, but it isn’t the loudly debatedballot initiative asking Blaine voters...
Lastchance coming to buy your tiles
Aftermore than 20 years, they’re almost gone, butif you act fast you can still get one. They’ll evenput your name on it, or anything else printable...
Blaine,Argentina trade administrators
Blaineschool district superintendent Mary Lynne Derringtonwill spend more than three weeks in the South Americancountry of Argentina this summer as a recipient...
Minutemenpack up and go home
TheMinutemen have finished their “month of emphasis” alongthe U.S.-Canada border between Blaine and Sumas, and havecalled their effort a success...
There’salways space for one more volunteer
Plentyof opportunities exist in Blaine and the surrounding areas to volunteerfor a variety of programs that make a difference in the community.
Threeawait trial for August crime spree
ThreeBlaine adults are awaiting trial in Whatcom County SuperiorCourt following an escapade in August that ended withmore than $30,000 in damage to houses...
Standingroom only crowd listens to candidates
Blaine residents engaged in a heated debate over the futureof the Blaine Municipal Airport Tuesday at the Blaine SeniorCenter.The discussion was part of...
Citylooking for ‘modest’ property tax increase
Blainefinance director Meredith Riley said the city again willbe asking for a modest increase in the property tax levy,but with other agencies taking a...
Thu, Oct 27, 2005
Stephani’sBy the Bay remains open despite rumors
Despiterumors of closure Stephani’s By the Bayrestaurant in Birch Bay will remain open – at leastuntil 2007.
Drugsmugglers busted at border
While inspecting a shipment of doors bound for Californialast week, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officersdiscovered 415 pounds of B.C. bud marijuana...
Deputiesbust up burglary gang
Sheriffdeputies raided a house on the outskirts of Blaine andbroke up a burglary ring that has been preying on constructionsites and new homes.
Localyouths heading off to Tanzania
Dr.Steve Friberg, a missionary doctor among the Masai tribesin northern Tanzania, has invited five Blaine high schoolstudents to help him with a building...
Nelson’svoter registration questioned
CarynJohnson, a member of the Revitalize Blaine Now group,has challenged Blaine native and one-time airport managerDon Nelson’s right to vote in ...
Bungerfound not guilty
Following a nearlytwo-week long trial in Whatcom County Superior Court, a jury foundJason D. Bunger not guilty last Thursday in the death of a 20-monthold...
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