Thu, Jul 12, 2001
The three-day International Arts Festival at Peace Arch Park begins July 20 with something really unusual: Fred Stern, an internationally recognized artist...
Over 40 painters from Washington and British Columbia will gather at the premiere of the Open Studio in Blaine, Friday, July 13, 7 p.m., in an exhibition...
Gretchen Budnick and Chris Olason have moved a little home into their new downtown store, and they’re selling it off a little bit at a time. Olason...
Reilly Vinall, a 16-year-old student at Blaine high school, will travel to the U.S. capital city as a participant in an international conference, the Future...
Local kids looking for mentors
Eight Blaine kids need a special adult to help them grow-up. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Whatcom County, a division of United Way, is looking for local...
The growing community of Birch Bay wants to ensure its future ability to grow. The area went through a growth moratorium in the early 90s and Birch Bay...
Sophia Costima and Yumi Nakauchi have recently returned to their homes in Germany and Japan after spending 10 months with Blaine host families, the Nelsons...
Last chance for summer lessons
“We have to establish early in school children (and adults) the belief that music belongs to everyone and is, with a little effort, available to everyone...
Birch Bay planning takes a break
The Birch Bay planning process is moving into its next stage, hanging the flesh on the basic plan developed by the Birch Bay steering committee and neighborhood...
Semiahmoo neighbors supportcity direction
“We’re not there to debate or argue,” said Blaine city manager Gary Tomsic to 25 Blaine residents at the first in the city’s community...
Birch Bay assault suspect shot by deputy
A Whatcom County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a 55-year-old Birch Bay man suspected of physically assaulting the woman he shared a home with. ...
Thu, Jul 5, 2001
Plenty of fun lined up for Kids Kamp
Semiahmoo Kids Kamp is offering local kids a week or a summer’s worth of fun and learning. Open to children aged 5 to 12, the program concentrates...
BP Cherry Point Refinery and Birch Bay State Park have begun their 2001 Summer Interpretive Programs which are held at the park’s wildlife theater.Call...
It's good to have friends in nice places
Birch Bay State Park has a lot of friends, but park ranger Ted Morris wanted to make it official. Following some initial legwork, the Friends of Birch ...
City adopts transportation goals
Only one member of the public had anything to say about the city’s transportation goals, and council unanimously adopted the staff recommendation ...
Finally, some decent power news
On Friday, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) acting administrator Steven Wright announced that predicted wholesale power rate increases would be substantially...
If at first you don't succeed, try again
Blaine voters will get the chance to topple city hall and replace the current city government with new council members and an elected mayor.County auditor...
Fire districts 3, 5 & 13 sign consolidation agreement
Fire commissioners from fire district 13 and two other fire districts have signed an agreement creating a unified fire and rescue service for northern ...
Speak up or forever hold your piece of mind...
Rather than gather together members of city government and leaders of local organizations to give the city its annual check-up, city manager Gary Tomsic...
Thu, Jun 28, 2001
ARCHIVESOf grades and grads...
The full time Blaine high school students listed below received a 4.0 grade point average.Sophomore: Grace Coulter, Wesley Hubbard, Emily Nauman, Linsey...
The neighboring communities of White Rock and Blaine will celebrate their nation’s birthdays with a champagne toast across the border this weekend...
ARCHIVESLand donated for greenbelt
Retired United Church of Christ pastor Don Walter and his previous wife Lila Young have given the city a small triangle of land that at one time was intended...
ARCHIVESThe C Shop tradition carries on...
Thirty years ago on June 26 when the C Shop opened, there were no sandwiches, baked goods or pizza, and many of the delectable candies you’ll find...
ARCHIVESWebsite shut down by FTC
Owners of a local home business are facing charges of false advertising and deceptive business practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleges that...
ARCHIVESDissenters back for another try
Citizens who want an elected mayor to run the city of Blaine hope to see the question before voters again this fall. Proponents of changing the city’...
ARCHIVESLengthy Blaine-Lummi negotiations finally bear fruit
“When I first talked about this two years ago I was full of anger and fear. Now I’m full of excitement and anticipation,” said Lummi Indian...
ARCHIVESLavish pyrotechnics to light the 4th of July
Opening with a red crackling comet and five rounds of red flash artillery, and ending with an onslaught of titanium salutes with tourbillons and crackling...
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