Thu, Sep 4, 2003
Students back to school, watch roads
As more than a million Washington students return to school, AAA reminds motorists to slow down and watch out for young pedestrians.
Building an outdoor wooden structure
Do-it-yourselfers across the country are spending their free time on outdoor projects that improve the utility and value of outdoor living environments...
County history book looks at communities, industries and personalities
Laura Jacoby can�t remember the first time she heard her grandfather talk about history. She can�t remember the first time she saw one of his old photographs...
Saturday�s Peace Arch celebration marks 82nd anniversary
History comes alive this weekend as Peace Arch founder Sam Hill, and other dignitaries of his time, will make an appearance to celebrate the 82nd anniversary...
News in Brief
September 11 memorial to be held at city hall American Legion posts 247 and 86 will be holding a memorial service to remember those lost on September 11...
Birding festival returns to area
More birding plans are on the table. As the Blaine-Birch Bay birding committee has completed its report establishing plans and goals, a date has been set...
Election season: Five run for Port, some unopposed
The start of election season kicks off with the September 16 primary. Some individuals are running unopposed, but one position has five names on the ballot...
Communities see significant growth
Blaine and Birch Bay are growing, much in part due its natural environment and the growth just south in Bellingham. Individuals are increasingly taking...
Thu, Aug 28, 2003
Pacific International Exchange seeking families to host students
Pacific International Exchange is looking for 20 caring families to host high school students from Germany, Ghana, Mexico, Thailand and South Korea for...
Community officials to attend cross-border economic forum
Members of the Blaine community will join Whatcom County officials and Canadian representatives at White Rock�s Economic Development Committee�s (EDC) ...
I-5: WSDOT finished work, all southbound lanes open
All lanes of southbound Interstate 5 through Bellingham are open to traffic, according to Dustin Terpening, of the Washington State Department of Transportation...
Chums of Terrell Creek, NSEA focus on restoration
Two environmental groups are making significant headway in the restoration of Birch Bay�s Terrell Creek, a watershed that is suffering the invasion of ...
Healing pole begins Pennsylvania journey
A 13-foot, one ton healing pole created by Lummi Nation carvers has started its cross-country journey to Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where Flight 93 crashed...
City council unanimously agree to offer $305,000 in airport land proposal
The city council unanimously agreed to offer $305,000 to the owner of several acres lying near the southern end of the Blaine Municipal Airport.
Fence back up, James Way debate continues
by Shanna Green
News in Brief
Community theater to hold performance Blaine community theater is sponsoring a one night-only performance on Saturday, September 6. The comedy, �Said the...
Lake Whatcom advisory lifted
The Whatcom County health department is lifting the recreational water use advisory for Lake Whatcom in the Strawberry Point and Geneva areas.
School board discusses construction, cuts
by Pat Grubb
Gas at record high, over $2 a gallon
The average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in Washington state has set a new record high, according to the American Automobile Association...
Meth lab, in the form of a van, busted in Blaine
A man was booked into Whatcom County Jail earlier this week on charges of manufacturing methamphetamine in his 1963 Dodge van.
Overcrowded jail leads to early releases
Last month, a Blaine police officer stopped a driver on Peace Portal Drive who had been reportedly driving recklessly. The driver�s left leg hung out the...
Thu, Aug 21, 2003
Man burned in boat fire
One man was burned Wednesday afternoon after his boat caught fire in theBlaine Marina.
Whatcom County Red Cross names new health & safety director
Tom Burkland has joined the Whatcom County American Red Cross as director, health & safety services.
Business Bits
New mobile computer business sets up shopPC Pros, the only mobile computer repair business in Blaine is now operating. Owner Selena Franklin said the business...
Woman�s flute plays healing music
by Shanna Green
Back to School Blaine School District 2003/2004
Superintendent's Welcomeby Dr. Mary Lynne DerringtonI am honored to be chosen as the new superintendent of the Blaine school district. My first two months...
Disaster preparation course offered to community
by Shanna Green
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