Wed, May 25, 2011
Water and sewer district to annex Loomis Trail development
Residents of the Loomis Trail housing development on the south shore of Drayton Harbor will see a reduction in their water bills if the Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) board of commissioners approves annexation of the area.
Lincoln Road construction starts May 31
On May 31, crews from Lynden-based Stremler Gravel will start work on a $2.2 million project to improve Lincoln Road and will eventually close the road for the summer as the project progresses.
Blaine residents Alla Rudoy and her aunt Irina build a new beehive at their home on California Trail last week. The women use the honey for cooking and as gifts for friends and family.
Plover ferry, APA museum open for season
Blaine’s historic Plover ferry will start its season at noon on Friday, May 27.
School board votes to increase athletic fees
It will cost more for athletes to play sports at the middle or high school level after the Blaine school board unanimously approved athletic fee increases at its May 23 meeting.
Brent Brentnall retires after 10 years of service
For a man who spent much of his life unsure of what he wanted to do when he grew up, Brent Brentnall has accomplished quite a bit.
Participants in the Christensen Grove dedication ceremony celebrate with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 19.
Blaine student Julian Gonzalez takes a break at Blaine’s “celebration station” as part of the county-wide Bike To Work And School Day event last Friday, May 20.
The U.S. Border Patrol Report for May 15 - 19
Fri, May 20, 2011
School board will vote on increasing athletics fees
Fees for participation in sports at the high or middle school levels in the Blaine school district could increase if the Blaine school board approves the changes at its May 23 meeting.
Thu, May 19, 2011
Horses could be legal on Birch Bay Drive
Horse-drawn carriages could be allowed on a stretch of Birch Bay Drive if Whatcom County Council approves code changes proposed by district three council members Barbara Brenner and Carl Weimer.
Fundraiser to help Blaine graduate
A fish and chips fundraising dinner Saturday will benefit a Blaine high school graduate with brain tumors.
Starting July 1, vehicle access to state parks and other types of state recreation lands across Washington will come with a charge.
New pavilion planned at community center
Youth at the Blaine Boys & Girls Club will have more space to play if plans for a covered pavilion area are completed.
Fire district approves labor contract
After eight months of negotiation, the North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) board of fire commissioners approved a three-year labor contract on April 21 with the International Association of Firefighters Local 106.
Meetings to explore city zoning, codes
A series of meetings beginning next week will discuss the city of Blaine’s downtown zoning and development regulations and give residents a chance to share their input.
Whatcom County Executive Pete Kremen talks to the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce at the C Shop in Birch Bay during the chamber’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 17.
BBWSD nears agreement on Lincoln Road improvements
The Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) board is about one meeting away from approving a contract with Lynden-based Stremler Gravel to complete waterline work alongside Whatcom County’s planned Lincoln Road improvements.
13th Annual International Sculpture Exhibit at Peace Arch State Park
May through October 1 • Sponsored by U.S. Canada Peace Anniversary Association
Snow and skateboard artist Matt French showed his works at Loomis Hall Gallery Friday, May 13.
Birch Bay man, 74, lives life with a kick
When Birch Bay resident Ralph Bajema needs to muster the strength to tackle a problem in life, one might imagine him taking a deep breath and letting out a loud “Haaah!”
Mature Living Special Section: Tips for traveling safe
Statistics are proving that 70 really is the new 50. According to the U.S. Travel Association, mature travelers ages 65 or older represented 21 percent of all leisure travelers in 2010.
Mature Living Special Section: Event discusses elder law issues
Elder law attorney Barry Meyers will be offering advice for seniors on planning for the future during a free seminar at 2 p.m., June 1, at Parkway Chateau retirement community, located at 2818 Old Fairhaven Parkway in Bellingham.
Western Washington University’s College of Business and Economics Center for Economic Vitality (CEV) will present, in partnership with the Blaine Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, “How to Get Your Business Unstuck, Going and Growing Again,” from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at the Blaine school district office at 765 H Street, in Blaine.
Bike To Work Day Friday, May 20
The 14th annual Bike To Work And School Day in Whatcom County is Friday, May 20.
Whatcom County’s election season is approaching, and elections filings with the county auditor’s office must be submitted no later than June 10.
Border waits expected this week
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is announcing the early opening of additional inspectional lanes into the United States for travelers during the start of this Victoria Day holiday weekend.
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