Thu, Sep 24, 2009
Rainwater collection good for environment, plants
Indoor air the next health hazard?
It seems everyone is talking about the environment these days. Yet, you don't seem to hear much about the environment indoors. Considering how much time most people spend inside, it makes sense to give some thought to the air quality within your home.
Blaine high school senior Alexandra Grubb recounts her summer volunteer experience in Paraguay.
Wed, Sep 16, 2009
September is ovarian cancer awareness month
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Three years ago, Pete Kremen, Whatcom County Executive, and the Whatcom County Council issued their first proclamation designating the month of September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Whatcom County.
Birch Bay family finds new home and friends
One day last February Marlene Ness was waiting for her husband to show up for morning coffee after spending the night in a small travel trailer they’d just bought for $200.
Former B.C. tourism official gives Olympic tips
Birch Bay and Blaine should do everything possible to make sure people outside the region are aware of the accommodations available to tourists during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, even if it means parking a trailer alongside the freeway with a banner on the side.
Blaine planning director Terry Galvin resigns
In their regular meeting Monday, Blaine City Council voted to authorize a separation agreement with Terry Galvin who has served as the city’s director of community development for nearly 10 years.
City considers nixing impact fees
Those wishing to have a say in Blaine City Council’s proposal to remove development impact fees in the city of Blaine will want to attend a public hearing on Monday, September 28.
Paso del Norte seeks photo submissions • Border agents nab 37 pounds of ecstacy • Candidate’s forum scheduled Wednesday • Walk to school day is October 14 • Murder suspect apprehended in Blaine
Olympics response center opens
The first operational test of the combined 2010 Olympics Coordination Center (OCC) in Bellingham has been pronounced a success by officials at the local, state and federal levels.
As Yard of Week season ends, Blaine is still beautiful
Amazing yards, amazing people, and an amazing community, sum up the 2009 Yard of the Week season. The Blaine is Beautiful committee presented its final award for the year and would like to thank all of the award winners as well as everyone who participated in Blaine to make their yards and gardens so incredible this year.
Now is the time to start winterizing your home
Green is the new trend in home decor
As Americans spend more time at home, it’s no surprise homeowners are looking for ways to enhance their at-home surroundings. This season, there is an array of new trends in home decor to help on that quest.
Construction begins on new $3.9 million PSE substation
Puget Sound Energy customers in the Blaine and Birch Bay areas of Whatcom County will soon benefit from an upgraded electric system as the utility this week begins constructing a new $3.9 million substation at 4390 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Blaine.
Wed, Sep 9, 2009
Public can comment on UGA cuts Sept. 17
Those wishing to comment on Whatcom County’s proposal to eliminate large swaths of land from the Blaine and Birch Bay urban growth areas (UGA) will want to attend a joint hearing of the Whatcom County planning commission and county council next week.
Blaine city council candidate files for bankruptcy
Blaine city council candidate John George filed for bankruptcy last month after falling more than $600,000 in debt to about 140 different creditors.
Violent crime, burglary up in 2008
BP to host open house Sept. 18
Get a library card, win an iPod Shuffle • Rummage sale to benefit senior center • Rural element meeting September 10 • Fall clean-up scheduled September 13 • Two committee meetings September 16 • Noted sitar master to perform in Blaine
Port approves of train depot project
Blaine man recalls decades spent under the sea
Every once in a while a book about the sea comes out that’s so captivating it almost smells like salt water. The Patrick O’Brian stories are like that and so is part-time Blaine resident Cal Smith’s “When Devil Fish Come Out to Play.” It’s a memoir of his years spent harvesting shellfish in the years when “skin diving” was in its infancy, and is so steeped in marine experience and opinion it ought to come with its own towel.
CBP testing high-speed interceptors
The bad guys on local waters already face a fleet of fast, technically sophisticated watercraft. A new addition to the Customs and Border Protection (CBP)’s marine division literally leaves them all behind.
Take advantage of wet fall weather
Autumn in the Pacific Northwest is a great time to get busy in the yard and the city of Blaine and Birch Bay Water and Sewer District are encouraging customers to take advantage of it.
Obama offers homeowners new green incentives
Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce the overall environmental footprints of their homes?
Young At Heart: September activities at the Blaine senior and activity center
Wed, Sep 2, 2009
SLIDESHOW - Loomis Hall artist lofts and gallery opening night
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