Thu, Apr 28, 2005
Publicgets their say in downtown zoning rules
Theslow and painstaking chore of rewriting the rules fordowntown development is being handed over to the public.
Fedschange small boat reporting rules
It’lltake more than a phone call for boaters to come homeafter a day of fishing in Canadian waters, now that newrules are in place for checking in...
Thu, Apr 21, 2005
Wherein your community do you find an art show premiere, anevening of Flamenco dance and an entrance to the worldof knowledge? Your local Blaine library...
Districtconsiders new hook-up rates for timeshares
TheBirch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) threw a scareinto local developer Gold Star Resorts last week by proposinga significant increase in water...
Semiahmoosailing regatta to take place this weekend
Thesixth running of the Semiahmoo Bay International SailingRegatta takes place this weekend, and while the two-dayrace format is mostly the same as previous...
GardeningGrowing from scratch or by flat: Your decision
Helloagain. The planting season is heating up and everywhereI go, the grocery stores, drugstores, big box storesand almost everywhere else are getting ...
Getready for a singular evening
Sinceemerging on the Portland, Oregon acoustic music scenein 1997, Misty River has earned an enviable reputationas one of the finest and most entertaining...
Drugsmuggler moved to Walla Walla
Thefirst adult to do time in jail in connection with marijuanasmuggling on the Point Roberts school bus moved intothe state penitentiary at Walla Walla...
Goodwinappointed to new position
WhatcomCounty planner and Blaine resident Sylvia Goodwin isleaving her county position and joining the port of Bellinghamas their new director of planning...
Countyagrees to an early start on road repairs
WhatcomCounty will start immediately on a menu of short-termsolutions to traffic safety concerns at the intersectionof Lincoln and Harborview roads, according...
Newellreinstated as high school principal
Aftera lengthy investigation the Blaine school board has decidedto reinstate Blaine high school principal Dan Newell,on administrative leave since being...
Thu, Apr 14, 2005
Wherein your community do you find an art show premiere, anevening of Flamenco dance and an entrance to the worldof knowledge? Your local Blaine library...
Forthe second year in a row, volunteer Matt McDaniel of theBirch Bay fire station was named Firefighter of the Yearfor Fire District 13, North Whatcom ...
Lastweek I wrote about some ideas to help you create interestingplaces in the garden for you and your family. This weekI’ll discuss a specificgarden...
Thereare two big events coming up for area boatniks: nextweek’s Semiahmoo Regatta, expectedto bring 100 competitive sailboats and 400 or more crewand...
Cityand east Blaine developer come to terms
“Atleast at the developer, attorney and staff level we’rethere,” city manager Gary Tomsic toldcouncil members, presenting what was to...
Thearea’s first new major retaildevelopment in many years will take place this summerand fall as Far North Ventures of Mount Vernon renovatesand ...
Nofix soon for Drayton Harbor Road
Moretraffic due to the Drayton Harbor Road closure, summervisitors and projected local growth is making LincolnRoad “anaccident waiting to happen...
Citybuilding growth outpacing projections
Blaine’sfirst quarter development review is evidence of the risingdevelopment pressure on the city.
Fieldshired as new NWFRS chief
NorthWhatcom Fire and Rescue Services (NWFRS) has hired anew chief to replace former chief Dave Crossen, whosecontract expired at the end of 2004 and was...
Thu, Apr 7, 2005
Blainecity council members gave the final go ahead to citypublic works director Steve Banham for a four-way stopat the intersection of Semiahmoo Parkway...
Technology StudentAssociation competition results
Blainefreshman Kelly McNutt in front of her photo display. Technologyteacher Jim Nelson said he took one of his best teams tothe state Technology Student...
Plannerdeparts for colder climes
Facingan unprecedented onslaught of development proposals,Blaine’s community and economic developmentdepartment is facing a big hole after the resignationlast...
Aftera nine month wait, Phil Walrod has finally moved back intohis D Street house following repairs caused by an earlymorning fire last summer. According...
Creatingan interesting garden refuge for your family
Lastweek we talked about some ideas that make the garden entryto your home safe, interesting and attractive for you andyour guests. This week we’...
Asahikawaband concert was a winner
Japan’s Asahikawa high school band presented a bigevening of music at Blaine school’s little gym Thursdayevening. “The Star-Spangled ...
Schools:What goes on inside the walls?
A greatdeal goes on within the walls of the school that most peopleoutside the system are unaware of or have forgotten ifthey ever knew. The school is ...
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