Wed, Nov 4, 2009
Judy Collins to perform at Silver Reef
Meeting to discuss border issues
In tough times, more motorists keep vehicles longer
Green tips for the eco-friendly motorist
NASCAR engine specialists in tune with engine noise
Family tips to keep your car running smoothly
Out in about on Halloween
Halloween slideshow
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
City council weighs 1 percent property tax hike
Blaine homeowners can anticipate a slight increase in their property taxes next year if a proposed increase is approved by council.
Council votes 4-3 to remove impact fees city-wide
After months of debate, Blaine City Council voted 4-3 to remove developer impact fees city-wide.
Concert to benefit Blaine Food Bank
Those wanting an evening of musical entertainment while also supporting a worthy cause will want to get out this Friday night October 30 to hear the piano duo of Hal Logan and Dorothy Watson. They’re returning to Blaine for another pops concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Free Church Unitarian.
Blaine man starts sober driving service
A new Blaine business will transport both drivers and their vehicles home when they drink more than the legal limit.
Clothing bank seeks volunteers
School plans long-range review
The Blaine school district board of directors is undertaking a long range planning process during the current school year.
Read All About It: Blaine’s newest book store
County council to approve smaller Blaine, Birch Bay UGAs
The Whatcom County Council is moving into the final process of approving its 10 urban growth areas (UGA’s), including those of Blaine and Birch Bay to meet a December 1 deadline set by the state’s urban growth management hearings board.
Mayor clarifies Tomsic’s salary
Blaine city manager Gary Tomsic’s salary is not out of line with the salaries of other city managers and administrators in Whatcom County. That was the message from Blaine mayor Bonnie Onyon, speaking to attendees of a council meeting October 12.
The Garden Path
Blaine Builder Award
Trainer’s tips for a great season on the slopes
Love your first day on the slopes each season, only to find yourself crippled and hitting the hot tub on your second day?
Bay Builders - Great kids doing great things
Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Birch Bay Chamber annual dinner slideshow - October 20, 2009
Wed, Oct 21, 2009
News in Brief
Talk explores Winter Olympics for Blaine • Volunteers needed to Make A Difference • Center hosts rummage sale Saturday • Crab feed to benefit high school football
Swine flu vaccination clinic rescheduled
A community 2009 H1N1 vaccination clinic which was scheduled for Thursday, October 22 at the St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, October 28.
Local realtor predicts ‘upswing’ for homes in 2010
A market upswing for selling houses that cost less than $300,000 is in store for Blaine and Birch Bay, according to Birch Bay realtor and local radio show host Mike Kent.
Septic class to be held in Blaine
Homeowners wanting to perform their own septic system inspections will want to attend a class offered by Whatcom County Health Department this month.
Red tide closes Whatcom beaches
Mixed-use development planned
A Canadian developer has proposed a mixed-use commercial and residential development on 15.7 acres just south of Bayview Avenue on Peace Portal Drive.
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