Thu, Sep 28, 2006
Growth,infrastructure, are top concerns for Blaine citizens
Managing growthand maintaining infrastructure are top concerns of Blaine residents,according to a series of informal meetings that polled individualsabout...
Councilto vote on airport October 9
BlaineCity Council will vote October 9 on the fate of the city’smunicipal airport, deciding whether to sell the 42 acresof industrial-zoned property...
Borderincident illustrates Canadian arms dilemma
At9 p.m. on Sunday night surprised travelers headed forthe Canadian border were confronted with “roadclosed” signs just north of Ferndale. ...
Firedistrict: No guaranteed service to new homes
TheWhatcom County Fire District 13 board of commissionerslast week ordered their staff to no longer guarantee theirability to serve new construction projects...
Thu, Sep 21, 2006
Countrymusic show to benefit Jake Finkbonner
A localmusician has scheduled a benefit concert to raise moneyfor Jake Finkbonner, a Ferndale boy who previously sufferedfrom a rare flesh-eating bacteria...
CongratulationsAinsley!
On September 7, Ainsley Nix, oneof the salutatorians from Blaine’s 2005 graduatingclass, was indicted into the National Society of CollegiateScholars...
Steepbuilding lot provides Blaine couple their dream view
Terryand Mary Johnston moved into their new Semiahmoo hillsidehouse a couple of weeks ago. “We couldn’tbe happier,” said Mary, &ldquo...
OldDog benefit walk not just for old dogs
BirchBay resident Julie Pruitt is convinced you can teach olddogs new tricks.
Blaineman caught in crab theft
Former Blaine elementary teacherBill Wright has been arrested for allegedly fishing illegallyfor Dungeness crab by a Washington State Department ofFish...
Laugh,cry, think at Vancouver festival
If you love movies and are contemplatinga trip to Vancouver this fall, consider the Vancouver InternationalFilm Festival (VIFF), September 28 – October...
Truckroute update
Northbound and D Street traffic can expect serious disruptionnext month. Crews working on the truck route intend toclose the designated truck lane on state...
Semiahmooto lose shipyard
The Trillium Corporationhas terminated a year-to-year lease agreement it has had with BlaineMarine Services, and according to owner Bob Brooks it means...
Beckerahead in early election results
JudgeMary Kay Becker appears to be headed back to her Courtof Appeals bench based on early returns following Tuesday’sprimary election.
Groupsdebate ‘highest and best’ use of airportland
Intwo meetings this week, airport opponents and supportersweighed alternatives to the development of the Blaine municipalairport.
Countycouncil okays Horizons at Semiahmoo
TheWhatcom County Council voted unanimously last week toapprove plans for the Horizons Village at Semiahmoo developmentproposed by Birch Point Village ...
Thu, Sep 14, 2006
WelcomeBlaine teachers!
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Youngat Heart
It’s been a great summer.A number of our seniors volunteered, prepared and servedsnacks to the hundreds of athletes recently participatingin the ...
HomeImprovement
Radiant heat warms frominside out, conserves energy
Long-timeBlaine veterinarian opens at Birch Bay Square
Dr.Joann Timmerman has a way with animals. As a girl growingup on her parents’ 240-acre beef cattle farm,she always took care of the sick animals...
Ridethe bus!
The Blaine school district will count district transported studentsfor the state of Washington during the week of September 18 through September22.
Blainemayor signs peace proclamation
After a long-standing debate over a sister city relationshipwith Pugwash, Nova Scotia and the politics of their internationalpeace conferences, Blaine ...
BlaineWASL scores show year-to-year improvement
The Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL)test scores were released last week by the office of theSuperintendent for Public Instruction (OSPI...
Airportproponents provide more ammunition
Closingthe Blaine municipal airport could cost as much as $4million, city officials say.
Thu, Sep 7, 2006
AroundBirch Bay
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HomeImprovement
This is the first of a fourpart series on Home Improvement.
Committeereleases alternative study
Theuse of the Blaine airport property for commercial andretail purposes could create 332 jobs and $460,000 inestimated tax revenues in 2025, according ...
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