Thu, Jan 29, 2004
Semiahmoo Resort to unveil spa
Spa facilities at Semiahmoo Resort are currently undergoing renovation and expansion to enhance the resort's premier �destination� status in the Northwest...
Arts and Jazz event scheduled for next week
The annual Arts and Jazz event is scheduled for Saturday, February 7 at the Blaine Performing Arts Center (PAC).
Business Bits
New trainer, therapist at Whatcom Fitness Kelly Luedke recently joined Whatcom Fitness as a personal trainer and physical therapist assistant. She has ...
Benefit party held for local couple
Blaine high school teacher Robb Bouma awoke early on January 6 to see if the snow had cancelled school for the day. Instead, he discovered his home on ...
Several Blaine residents honored by Rotary
Several Blaine residents were honored as Paul Harris Fellows, a Rotary International designation of high achievement, at a special ceremony last week.
Kiniski to be inducted into hall of fame
by Tavish Bradbury
News in Brief
Democratic precinct caucuses set for Saturday The Democratic Presidential precinct caucuses throughout the state are scheduled for Saturday, February 7...
Blaine officials, CWAC meets with BBWSD, Port of Bellingham
City of Blaine and Port of Bellingham officials were scheduled to meet this week to discuss a wastewater plant location in the Marine Drive area; however...
Alcoa funds to be used for boardwalk
The city of Blaine received a $29,561 check from Alcoa, reported city manager Gary Tomsic at city council�s Monday night meeting.
New border headquarters to be constructed
Construction plans are in the works for a new border patrol sector headquarters facility, including a conference room, helipad and pistol range, to be ...
Committee to develop economic plan
by Rebecca Schwarz Kopf
Thu, Jan 22, 2004
Dakota restoration crew holds first meeting
About 15 people interested in the proposed restoration of the Dakota, a 72-foot fishing vessel built in Blaine in 1944, met officially for the first time...
News in Brief
Second annual Brant Festival scheduled for AprilThe second annual Brant Festival is returning to Blaine and Birch Bay on Friday, April 17 and Saturday,...
Larsen, Blaine officials discuss trains
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen came to town last week to discuss the issue of train crossings with city officials who continue to watch the tracks.
Birch Bay chamber launches young adult program
The Birch Bay chamber announced the inception of a new scholarship and outreach program benefitting Blaine high school students, during a packed chamber...
Maintenance, operations levy on ballot
Voters will be asked to pass a maintenance and operations levy on Tuesday, February 3, allowing the Blaine school district to maintain its quality of education...
Thu, Jan 15, 2004
News in Brief
Benefit dance scheduled for Blaine teacherA dance will be held on Saturday evening, January 17, at the Pastime Tavern to benefit Robb and Marea Bouma who...
Council authorizes airport committee
Blaine city council unanimously authorized the creation of a citizens advisory committee to help develop an airport master plan for the Blaine Municipal...
Steering committee evaluating various projects
The shoreline, a beach improvement district and a public restroom area with a parking lot made it to the top of the project list at last Saturday�s Birch...
Birch Point rezone voted down 7-1
by Rebecca Schwarz Kopf
Thu, Jan 8, 2004
City council to hear final CWAC recommendation
The Citizens Wastewater Advisory Committee (CWAC) � a group of 10 area citizens evaluating wastewater options for the last six months � will present their...
New in Brief
Blaine chamber meeting rescheduled The Blaine Chamber of Commerce luncheon has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, January 14, due to the weather this...
Over 250 people take the polar plunge
On New Year�s Day, in the chilly 30-something degree weather, 269 people jumped into the chilly waters of Birch Bay during the annual Birch Bay Polar Bear...
Weekend fire destroys Blaine residence
A residential trailer burned to the ground last Saturday and officials still don�t know the cause.
Winter storm brings closures, icy conditions
The winter storm that rolled into Blaine and Birch Bay early Tuesday dropped several inches of snow, leaving icy road conditions and school closures for...
Community to hear annexation issue
by Rebecca Schwarz Kopf
Thu, Jan 1, 2004
Shellfish work continues
2003 has been a very productive year for cleaning up Drayton Harbor. All who have played a part should be proud of their contributions.
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