Wed, Mar 2, 2011
While many folks are interested in putting in fruit, (and it is a great idea!) fear of the unknown keeps them from moving forward with their plans.
Blaine residents Ron Synder and Cathy Taggett take a walk with their new horse “Sly,” a registered American Paint and Quarter Horse.
Group to study border wait times
The Border Policy Research Institute (BPRI) at Western Washington University has received $49,000 in funding to conduct field research on wait times and lane reconfiguration at the border.
Meeting discusses school bond issue
Those wanting to know more about the Blaine school district’s capital bond project will want to attend a meeting with superintendent Ron Spanjer next week.
Two Blaine high school graduates have made the dean’s list at University of Washington.
Blaine high school principal Scott Ellis points out a patched hole in one of the facility’s ceilings to visitors during a public tour last wee
Home Improvement Section: As remodel season begins, start your checklist now
For many homeowners, the return of warm weather signals that time of year to launch the long-awaited home remodeling or backyard patio project.
Home Improvement Section: Home and garden show features live improv, Ciscoe
This year’s annual Whatcom County Home & Garden Show promises to be more than just plumbing and landscaping.
Blaine resident Cheryl Fischer, r., was one of nearly 350 runners who participated in the Birch Bay Marathon last weekend, earning participatory medals.
Cherry Point Gateway Pacific Terminal Forum
More than 200 people packed Bellingham’s Norway Hall last Wednesday to listen to a forum on the proposed Cherry Point Gateway Pacific Terminal. The forum was sponsored by the Whatcom Democrats.
A Custer man broke into a home east of Birch Bay last week all while under the influence of drugs, covered in mud and nearly naked, a Whatcom County sheriff’s deputy alleged.
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Service (NWFRS) promoted three firefighters to the position of lieutenant its recent commissioners meeting on Thursday, February 17, at Station 61 in Blaine.
Wed, Feb 23, 2011
Birch Bay water district treasurer arrested for misappropriation of funds
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s office today arrested Glenn Golay, the former treasurer for the Birch Bay Water and Sewer District, on suspicion of illegally transferring district funds to his personal checking and credit card accounts.
Blaine film students win third in local contest
A group of Blaine high school students earned a popular vote in the Pickford Film Center’s Guerilla Film Project competition last weekend.
Nearly 200 attend Border Patrol town hall meeting
Representatives from two branches of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) heard complaints ranging from the annoyance caused by low-flying helicopters to charges that Border Patrol agents are not friendly enough at a public meeting held at Blaine high school’s performing arts center Wednesday, February 16.
A recent fundraiser for Shyanne Deming, a Blaine girl with a rare blood disease, raised more than $3,800.
Bay Road culvert repairs would help salmon
Whatcom County public works will work with the state department of transportation to replace a culvert along Bay Road this year to make it friendlier to salmon.
The Blaine Boys & Girls Club Immigration Law fifth and sixth grade division girls basketball team ended their 10-0 season with a championship tournament last week.
CBP arrests armed Burnaby man in Blaine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers last Wednesday arrested a Canadian man wanted in connection with two robberies and an aggravated assault as he tried to cross into the U.S. via the truck route crossing.
County to add stoplight to Birch Bay intersection
The intersection of Birch Bay-Lynden Road and Portal Way could see a new stoplight within two years thanks to $1.3 million in state transportation funding the county recently received.
A Blaine woman has opened a new consignment store on the corner of Peace Portal Drive and Blaine Road in the old windmill building.
Mature Living Special Section: Zumba classes: Fun exercise for all ages
Blaine resident Christina Alexander said she’s always enjoyed fitness and working out but taking regular classes was out of her budget. So she started her own class.
Senior center welcomes new cook
Melody Philips, l., is the newest face at the Blaine senior center.
Mature Living Special Section: Small changes in diet have big impacts
Are you one of the millions of middle-aged Americans who resolved to improve your health this year, through diet, exercise or other lifestyle changes?
Lost dog: A Vancouver, B.C., man is looking for his lost dog “Buck” pictured here.
Tabletop Gourmet Specialities to open new location
A Blaine store offering local chocolates, gourmet and specialty foods and unique kitchen items has plans to move Tabletop Gourmet Specialties will be moving from its Loomis Hall location into a new storefront at 862 Peace Portal Drive, suite 102.
Thu, Feb 17, 2011
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Close to 200 show up for border patrol meeting
Representatives from two branches of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) heard complaints ranging from the annoyance caused by low-flying helicopters to charges that Border Patrol agents are not friendly enough at a public meeting held at Blaine high school’s performing arts center Wednesday, February 16.
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