Thu, Feb 26, 2004
Mature Adults
Seniors: Various opportunities to get involved, learn
Skate park making solid progress
The Blaine skate park is coming to life, right in front of everyone�s eyes. Just behind the library and city hall, the 8,200 square foot park is slowly...
On the Waterfront
by Jan Hrutfiord
News in Brief
Thriftway building changes hands Local investor K. Dillon Shickli has purchased the former Brown & Cole Thriftway grocery store 638 - 648 Peace Portal ...
City manages to end up ahead
The city of Blaine collected more money and spent less than it had budgeted for in 2003, leaving all funds solidly in the black. �I like positive results...
Adelia Street rezone brouhaha comes back to life
�We didn�t want it then, we don�t want it now,� Adelia Street homeowner Jim Spenser told city council. �We thought it was over, I guess it�s not.�
Student arrested for carrying pot on school bus
When the Point Roberts school bus pulled up to the Peace Arch port of entry last Friday morning there were a dozen border enforcement officers waiting....
Thu, Feb 19, 2004
Mature Adults
Take a ride with the Whatcom County Senior Tour ProgramMature adults in the community have numerous opportunities to take advantage of day trips throughout...
News in Brief
Over 20 students attend second SAC meeting More than 20 students were in attendance last week for the second meeting of the Student Ambassador Committee...
Library looks to broaden patron base
The Blaine library staff wants the community, as well as those passing through town, to know that the library has something to offer everyone, not just...
Two Birch Bay beaches to be tested
Two Birch Bay beaches have made a list of 60 saltwater swimming spots across the state that will be checked for water quality this spring, according to...
300 attend Bite of Blaine, Goff family honored
It a was a sold-out packed house Monday evening as 300 people filled the ballrooms at Semiahmoo Resort for the fourth annual Bite of Blaine.
Border shut down after grenade found
The Peace Arch border crossing closed in both directions for an hour this week after Canadian authorities discovered a lost driver to be in possession ...
Thu, Feb 12, 2004
Students wearing gloves, masks try out �ideas�
Too much computer games for these kids? Blaine school district employees alerted police to a possible burglary or trespass in progress on the roof of one...
Mature Adults
Opportunity-mania at the senior center
News in Brief
Terrell Creek work party scheduled for April The Terrell Creek Stream Stewards are continuing their work restoring the creek, and will next meet on Thursday...
Blaine skate park: first work phase starts up
The Blaine skate park is slowly becoming a reality, as a construction crew began digging up the site Wednesday afternoon.
Shea to speak at chamber meeting
Ellen Shea, developer of the proposed retreat on Birch Point, will speak at the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce meeting next Tuesday, to clarify her plans...
Birch Bay community plan on tonight�s agenda
�It�s nice to see it happening. We�ve been doing this for three years,� said Kathy Berg, vice-chair of the Birch Bay Steering Committee.
Blaine eyes new plant location, goals
by Rebecca Schwarz Kopf
Thu, Feb 5, 2004
Mature Adults You�re only as old as you feel Special Section - The first in a four week installment
It�s never too late to get in shape
After six-decade career, Andy Anderson retires for good
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen joined elected officials, community members and other �fans of Andy� to salute the career of his Bellingham office director...
News in Brief
Run to the Border support needed It�s that time of year again for the annual Run to the Border kids fun run and the 5K race. According to race organizer...
Arts and Jazz event Saturday night
WHAT: The seventh annual arts and jazz festival benefitting students in music and the arts. WHEN: Saturday, February 7 from 7-11 p.m. WHERE: Blaine middle...
Sea Scouts getting ready to set sail
Blaine�s first ever Sea Scout group have formed a �ship,� or troop, in Blaine and will be meeting for the first time next week.
Shea holds open house, neighbors continue fight
About 100 people attended an open house last Saturday afternoon at the site of a proposed retreat on Birch Point � a meeting held by developer Ellen Shea...
Voters approve levy, fire annexation
by Rebecca Schwarz Kopf
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