Thu, Sep 25, 2003
NWFRS to discuss shop future
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Services (NWFRS) will meet in a special meeting tonight to discuss the future of the shop, including financial options and...
Home Improvement
Couple weekends of work save time, money
Pastor faces federal charges after teen smuggling attempt
The youth pastor who was caught earlier this month attempting to smuggle a teenager in his trunk will face federal charges.
Stream stewards to collect samples, establish work party
The locally-founded Chums of Terrell Creek and the county-wide Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) are working together to clean up Terrell ...
News In Brief trillium
Resident tips police, wanted felon found in bar Blaine police took a wanted felon into custody, after a resident tipped authorities that he was in a bar...
Public meeting set for BP cogen plant
An open house and public comment meeting addressing the proposed BP Cherry Point cogeneration project has been scheduled for October 1 at the Blaine Performing...
Birch Bay plan off to county planning commission
The Birch Bay Community Plan, A 2020 look to the Future, goes before the Whatcom County planning commission tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Whatcom County ...
Train delays see increasing complaints
Freight trains crossing the border into Blaine are being x-rayed for security reasons, but this procedure is generating complaints from the community about...
Thu, Sep 18, 2003
Fall Gardening
Container gardening adds convenience, creativity
Home Improvement
Adirondack Chairs: The perfect porch accessory this season
CWAC evaluates alternatives, will meet next week
The citizens wastewater advisory committee (CWAC) met for the sixth time earlier this week, evaluating 13 sewer alternatives for nearly four hours.
News in Brief
Blaine student teacher, friend break world record After 75 long hours, Blaine student teacher Natalie Svenvold and Brandi Carbee, both of Bellingham, gingerly...
Pastor attempts to cross border with girl in trunk
A youth pastor who attempted to cross into Canada with a 16-year-old girl in his trunk was charged by authorities Tuesday with first degree sexual misconduct...
Jorgensen wins nearly half the vote
It�s unofficial, but official. Blaine resident, retired teacher of 30 years and charter boat captain Jim Jorgensen has won the Port of Bellingham district...
Family fishing trip ends in two deaths in Alaska waters
A Blaine man and his father survived a boat accident last weekend near Sitka, Alaska; however, one brother was found dead and the other remains missing...
Fumes lead to two-block evacuation
Two blocks were closed off and several buildings evacuated following the detection of potentially explosive fumes in a sanitary sewer manhole on D Street...
Thu, Sep 11, 2003
Officers assist investigation
Blaine officers are assisting Thurston County authorities in the murder investigation of 16-year-old Ashley Parks, a Whatcom County girl found dead last...
Prepare the lawn now for spring season
Homeowners can increase their chances of a great looking lawn next spring by winterizing their lawn this fall.
Sunset Ranch to hold open house, share plans
Every morning Karen Murphy drinks a cup of coffee on her porch before starting her day�s work of fixing fences, mucking stalls, ripping out blackberry ...
Skagit expanding Semiahmoo facilities
The Upper Skagit Tribe has big plans for Semiahmoo Resort, none of which include gambling. Instead, imagine a leading destination resort that offers a ...
News in Brief
Food bank shelf at Cost Cutter available For those who would like to donate food to the Blaine food bank, there�s an easy way to do it now: head to the...
NEXUS users number more than 35,000
The NEXUS program has been officially running for more than a year now, and officials say its more stringent than its predecessor PACE. According to assistant...
Birch Bay steering plan completed
The community has been invited to learn more about The Birch Bay Community Plan, A 2020 Look to the Future, a publication outlining the growth of Birch...
Airport: Land proposal in the works, future plans discussed
The city council took no action during Monday evening�s meeting concerning the potential land deal that would add 5.43 acres of land to the Blaine Municipal...
Blaine officers recognized for work
Several members of the Blaine police department were recognized for their work last week, including police officer Mike Munden and senior officer Doug ...
Thu, Sep 4, 2003
Business Bits
West Marine to hold Thursday night slam events Store manager Debbie Marley said that West Marine has opened its doors here in Blaine with the goal of creating...
Beth the Barber opens shop
Opening her own beauty shop has always been a dream for Beth McDiarmid, and now that dream has come true.
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