For one man, the journey of a lifetime begins in Blaine
Paul Spencer has ridden his bicycle thousands of miles in several countries but this week, he will attempt a world record.
Adoption program matches people with older cats
WHS currently houses about 60 foster cats in 23 homes throughout the county. Their “Young At Heart” program offers discounts to adults over 55 when they adopt an animal older than five years, dropping the adoption cost from $115 to $55. That fee includes spay or neutering, shots, a microchip and a veterinary exam.
Tall ships bring golden age back in Blaine harbor
Booming cannons will rock Drayton Harbor next week with the return of the brig Lady Washington and the topsail ketch Hawaiian Chieftain. Those interested in the golden age of wind-powered sea travel will get the chance to travel back in time with tours of these ships from July 14 to July 19.
Blaine’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July, 2010
Images from Blaine’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July
BP to begin roundabout construction
Construction of a $2 million roundabout at Blaine and Grandview roads will begin next week, project managers at BP Cherry Point refinery said.
Port invites public for coffee
The Port of Bellingham has scheduled four “Coffee With A Commissioner” sessions around the county to hear directly from the people they represent.
Birch Bay’s C Shop to stay in family
Keith Alesse and his wife Saara Kuure are set to take over the store from Keith’s parents, Pat and Patricia Alesse, who have owned and operated the C Shop since 1971.
Local beaches closed to shellfish harvest
Blaine considers student representation
The Blaine school board will add student representation to their board of directors, they announced during their regular meeting Monday, June 28.
State has electrifying vision of I-5 corridor
The country’s first electric highway is about to become reality, according to an announcement from Washington state governor Christine Gregoire.
Luke Ridnour to lead annual Fourth of July parade
Ridnour will serve as grand marshal of Blaine’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July parade this year.
District renews Spanjer’s contract
The Blaine school board voted 5-0 at its regular monthly meeting Monday night to renew superintendent Ron Spanjer’s contract until 2013; the next time it will come up for renewal.
Gardener’s market to feature toy sailboat races
Organizers of the Blaine Gardener’s Market have scheduled the First International Market Day toy boat races for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3 at the H Street plaza.
Fundraiser aims to ‘raise the roof’
Habitat For Humanity will hold its 8th annual Raise The Roof fundraising dinner and auction starting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 10 at the Lakeway Inn in Bellingham.
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