Thu, Feb 27, 2003
Community Assistance Program helps during tough times
Local residents who hit a financial rough spot and need some help fast to meet their basic needs have always had a number of programs available to assist...
Many people crossing the border into Blaine don�t even know they�re here. But the city of Blaine is going to change that � by putting up signs.
Caught on camera: three men jump border, apprehended by RCMP
The $6 million camera system along the border is earning its keep. Last week border patrol specialists monitoring the cameras spotted three men jumping...
Blaine council bullish on growth
Blaine city council decided to be aggressive when it comes to how fat the city will grow in the next 20 years.
Thu, Feb 20, 2003
Keeping the love life alive in later years
Lust may cool, but passion can be rekindled. Over time, couples may take each other for granted because they feel comfortable together. But feeling comfortable...
Hours for the U.S. NEXUS dedicated commuter lanes have been adjusted to increase weekend access and make it easier for commuters to remember when lanes...
EMS levy vote planned for fall
In an effort to create a better understanding of the proposed Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy and the status of EMS services throughout Whatcom County...
Airport commission, city council discuss relationship
Members of city council and the airport commission gathered at city hall Wednesday evening to discuss issues that are negatively impacting their relationship...
Blaine, Lummi get federal funding
Money for the future of Blaine’s wastewater and the site where the city now treats it made the final cut to be included in the 2003 federal budget...
Thu, Feb 13, 2003
Older workers offer experience
Recent large corporate bankruptcies have taken their toll on the federal agency that insures the pensions of some 44 million Americans. At the end of January...
Later this week a dozen roses will land on the desk of an Arizona business owner, a Valentine’s day gift from one of her suppliers. The supplier might...
Thirty seven members of the Blaine high school wind ensemble and five adult chaperones are winding up their two-week trip to perform in Japan. Here’...
Meeting targets forgotten fish
Members of the county’s marine resources committee are coming to Blaine to teach the community about the county’s bottomfish and glean a little...
District 3 volunteers don’t want change, they want out
It was a packed house at last week’s North Whatcom Fire Rescue Service (NWFRS) board meeting in Lynden, and many volunteers were in attendance to ...
Biggest Bite honors event’s creative founders
This year’s Bite of Blaine was not only a celebration of Blaine’s culinary riches but of the people whose idea it was to put them all together...
Thu, Feb 6, 2003
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County annual dinner, Amber Rucker was awarded the Blaine Youth of the Year, as well as the Whatcom County Youth of...
Volunteers keep local efforts rolling
Volunteering. It's not a term many of us have in our schedules, but local children and wildlife would sure appreciate if it were. The Blaine Boys and Girls...
County approves higher density
Whatcom County Council voted unanimously last Tuesday to change a piece of Birch Bay�s growth area from long term to short term planning. The change simply...
Day use park fees come in quietly
Visitors entering a state park with a vehicle are now required to purchase a $5 daily parking permit.
Most Americans have no desire to live to 100 and baby boomers are leery about even reaching the age of 65, yet today�s seniors see good things in making...
Local student nets academic honors
Rebecca Anne Peterson of Blaine made the Seattle Pacific University 2002 autumn quarter dean's list. Students on the list have completed at least 12 credits...
New banker has eye on business
Tucked away in an upstairs office at Blaine's Sterling Savings Bank, one of the company's senior commercial bankers is hoping to attract clients from all...
Trucks get their own FAST lane
Trucks heading into the United States at the Pacific Highway port of entry are getting their own expedited entry system to ease congestion. However, like...
Blaine choir member Victoria King is heading to Portland to perform with the All-Northwest Honor Choir at the National Association of Music Educators conference...
City sets hearing for septic rules
Blaine planning staff have taken a jumble of rules and exceptions from throughout Blaine codes and have drafted a single policy for properties on septic...
No suspects in rash of burglaries
After a rash of burglaries over the last week Blaine police are warning residents to keep their eyes open and their doors locked.
Special agents breeze through borders with fake ID
The United States Senate committee on finance wanted to check up on how increasing funds directed at border security were being translated into increased...
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