Wed, Sep 21, 2011
Scarecrow competition starting soon
It’s almost time for the fifth annual scarecrow competition, and Blaine businesses and residents are invited to make Blaine beautiful for the fall season by decorating their windows or storefronts with scarecrows from October 7 through Halloween.
Special Home Improvement Section: Finding the right contractor can be easy
When you’re building or remodeling a house, choosing the right contractor is as important as settling on the right construction plan. To have the work done correctly, for lasting value and enjoyment, it’s important to find someone you’re comfortable with who has a good reputation, good references and – for your protection – is licensed and bonded.
Members of the Blaine Ward from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints recently participated in a churchwide “Day of Service” at Lincoln Park in Blaine.
County approves money for designing Dakota Creek bridge seismic upgrades
Whatcom County Public Works now has the go-ahead to pay for the design of seismic improvements to a bridge spanning Dakota Creek just south of Blaine after a Whatcom County Council vote last Tuesday.
The U.S. Border Patrol Report for September 6 through September 12
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
One suspect caught, another at large in two Blaine area burglaries
A Blaine resident has been arrested in connection with a burglary that occurred last week while another individual, who was shot after an alleged break-in at a home east of Blaine, remains at large.
Wed, Sep 14, 2011
Finished H Street project riles another resident
While the problems one Blaine couple encountered with the recently completed H Street have been remedied, another Blaine area resident maintains the city unfairly blocked access to his property just off of H Street.
Birch Bay diner off to a roaring start
Before beginning their third week in business on Monday, Mike and Susann Gillern had to turn customers away – their Birch Bay restaurant, Dee’s Country Diner, isn’t open on Mondays.
Blaine schools placed on brief lockdown Monday morning
Reports of a Blaine Middle School student who had threatened to harm himself and was possibly in possession of a weapon forced all four Blaine schools into a brief lockdown early this week.
Blaine neighborhood association working to improve Telescope Beach
With multiple flatbed trucks worth of blackberry bushes and other invasive plants removed, a stretch of beach in Marine Park in Blaine is now ripe for future improvements.
Pedestrian injured in hit and run
A 20-year-old Blaine resident was injured over the weekend after being struck by a car on Drayton Harbor Road north of Birch Bay.
Game drive to support regional Big Brothers Big Sisters school mentoring program
During the month of October, donations of new and gently used games will help support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Washington’s school-based mentoring program.
Home Improvement Special Section: All mattresses are not created equal
If you’re like most people, you’ll spend one third of your life sleeping. Considering how much time you’re likely to spend horizontal over the course of your life, you’ll want to make sure you put some serious thought and research into your bed. Purchasing a new mattress may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Following are some tips to simplify and improve your experience, so you can find the right bed for you.
County sets requirements for Cherry Point site repair
Whatcom County planing staff have laid out a number of requirements that a Seattle-based shipping terminal company and its subcontractor must complete to repair damage done to wetlands and forests at the site proposed for the multimillion-dollar shipping terminal south of Birch Bay.
Donation keeps Plover’s engines running
The historic Plover ferry’s 15-year-old diesel engine injectors will get a little TLC thanks to the Semiahmoo Yacht Club’s donation of $750.
Port commissioners to tour, meet at Blaine harbor
Port of Bellingham commissioners will begin a work-study session at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, with a tour of the Blaine industrial area. The public is welcome to join in the tour, which will begin at the public parking area just before the Blaine public pier at the end of Marine Drive.
The U.S. Border Patrol Report for August 29 through September 5
Fri, Sep 9, 2011
Memorial for Sinise Ann Easter
Memorial service will be September 10th, 2011 at noon at Laurel Baptist Church in Bellingham, WA.
Wed, Sep 7, 2011
Scam phone call hits at least one Blaine resident
When Blaine resident Trudy Hall answered her phone early last week and heard a male voice on the other end asking for help from his grandmother, she thought something might actually be wrong.
Parks district to seek voter support for levy
Residents of Blaine and Birch Bay will once again get the chance to vote on the future of the local parks district this November. Northwest Parks and Recreation District 2 commissioners have decided to try again for a levy that will raise about $350,000 over the next six years.
Blaine soup kitchen opens today
With more and more people without food or financial resources, Blaine and Birch Bay community members have found a way to help by offering a free meal every week.
Water’s Edge Church to honor local firefighters
The Water’s Edge Church is moving its weekly services to Bay Horizon Park, and the first service in the new venue will honor firefighters in Blaine and Birch Bay.
Avoid youth equipment accidents: Develop a ‘safety first’ attitude
The change of seasons from the warm summer months to the fall harvest season is one of the most beautiful times on the farm.
Celebrating 90 years since the dedication of the Peace Arch
The history of the Peace Arch reflects more than our past. Its existence gives meaning to our present.
Problems with weight loss may be food allergies
We all know someone – maybe even you – who is overweight despite a healthy diet and plenty of exercise. Sound familiar? It may be an immune system reaction to food.
BBWSD to intervene in county foreclosure on east Birch Bay lots
Whatcom County is in the process of foreclosing on two parcels of land in east Birch Bay, but Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) officials want the county to wait until the parcels are made legal.
Energy program can help reduce your bills
Homeowners in Whatcom County can take advantage of a program to reduce energy use, save money, improve comfort, increase home value and protect our environment.
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