Thu, Mar 1, 2007
Briefs
Wantto foster literacy? Spell “triskaidekaphobiacs”The Whatcom Literacy Council’s 11th annual TriviaBee for Literacy silent auction is...
Homeowneris up against wall in no man’s land
RetireesShirley and Herb Leu found out the hard way last monththat international law prohibits any kind of constructionwithin ten feet of the Canadian ...
HomeImprovement
Exploringthe moderate Blaine home
Wine-makingis a change of pace for Blaine couple
Productsfrom Ken and Jill Peck’s Dakota Creek Winery,the second winery to open in Blaine during the past year,will be available at a tasting scheduled...
Bandstudents recount trip to Japan
Much of the Blaine school board’sregular meeting Monday night was given over to a lengthyreport on the high school wind ensemble’s trip toJapan...
Businessgroup kicks off this Friday
LeTip, a groupdesigned to stimulate business activity through intense weeklynetworking breakfasts, will host a kick-off meeting for anew Blaine-Birch Bay...
Aroundthe City
Northwestparks board seeks inputNorthwest Park and Recreation District (NWPRD) has scheduledfour public meetings during March to gather public inputfor...
TheBorderite Report March 2007
Brought To You By The Blaine School DistrictShannon Breivik, EditorI would love to hear your comments or feedback. Send to: borderitenews@blainesd.org
DHSannounces passport flexibility
TheDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing toloosen the passport requirements of the Western HemisphereTravel Initiative (WHTI) to exempt children...
Councilvotes 4-3 to close airport by Dec. 2008
Aftera final showdown between airport supporters and opponents,Blaine city council voted to close the Blaine municipalairport by the end of 2008.
Larsenoutlines priorities during Blaine visit
Makingcollege less expensive for students, more affordableprescription drugs, reducing foreign energy dependenceand aid to African countries were part ...
Thu, Feb 22, 2007
BeingFrank
TheHealing PathThere is only one path that leads to the healing of PugetSound, and it is one that we all must walk together.
Areflection on one man’s descent into Alzheimer’s
Editor’snote: Bob Rieke has been a pastor for nearly 40 yearsand is currently the minister at Blaine's United Churchof Christ Congregational at Fourth...
Lifechanges may warrant insurance
Life is full of changes. Marriage, children, a specialholiday or anniversary, a new home and retirement all haveprofound impacts on your life. ...
Videographiespreserve family stories in time
Whatcom County resident RussellHicks had just finished his night watch shift and eatenbreakfast when the explosions started.
Takinga bite out of Blaine
Chicken mole,buttery crab legs, potato pancakes, and pita trianglestopped with spicy garlic hummus and Morroccan chicken werejust a few of the delectable...
Viewpoint
Thereare no two nations on earth who are as closely tied, physically,economically, socially and culturally, than the US andCanada.
Aroundthe Bay
County offersplanning course The Whatcom County planning and development department will host a freeshort-course in local planning at 6 p.m. Wednesday,...
Syresays he’s ‘bullish’ on Blaine
DavidSyre is bullish on Blaine’s future though likeFairhaven developer Ken Imus, he says that Blaine’spotential may take some years to fully...
Billcould substitute drivers’ licenses for passports
A bill introduced by Representative Louise Slaughter(D-NY) February 14 would require the Department of HomelandSecurity to conduct a state driver&rsquo...
Feds: ‘FightingWHTI is not going to help’
Bordercommunities concerned about the Western Hemisphere TravelInitiative (WHTI), which would require passports fortravelers at all border crossings, should...
Thu, Feb 15, 2007
Library Link
Today’spublic libraries are a far cry from the reserved institutionsof yesterday.
Qualityof Life for Mature Adults
Blainewoman celebrates 100th birthday
BirchBay woman, 27, reflects on life in Mongolia
Birch Bay resident Brooke Pederson,27, has a passion for humanity. Pederson, a 2004 graduateof Trinity Western University in Langley, B.C., earnedher bachelor...
Blainestudent makes dean’s list
The followingstudents from Blaine made the Seattle Pacific University2006 Autumn quarter Dean’s List: Christopher Abbeyand Shannon Colacurcio.
BirchBay marathon this Saturday
The39th Annual Birch Bay Marathon is scheduled for 7:30a.m. Sunday, February 18.
Aroundthe Bay
Juvenileprobation volunteers wanted The city of Blaine’s juvenile diversion program is looking foradult volunteers to serve on their community accountability...
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