Thu, Mar 17, 2011
Blaine Youth Basketball recently hosted its annual boys basketball tournament.
Local residents speak out on SSA project
A recent addition to Tuesday’s county council meeting agenda calling for a resolution in support of the proposed Gateway Pacific terminal was abruptly pulled on the advice of the county’s attorney.
Home Improvement Special Section: Local roofer says spring is time to plan for repairs
According to one local roofing expert, spring is the best time to begin considering roof and gutter repairs or start planning for a complete roof replacement.
City and project officials with Mercer Distribution Services pose for a photo during a groundbreaking ceremony.
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
For a late spring getaway, try Canada
The history of the public bathhouse traces back to ancient Rome and the Indus Valley civilization (in what is now known as Pakistan), where a need for public cleanliness brought people together in large, heated pools.
Blaine youth wins geography bee
Blaine middle school student Chase Loisel, of Blaine, was named a semi-finalist eligible to compete in the 2011 Washington Geographic Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek.
Wed, Mar 9, 2011
SSA agreement could bring 24 million tons of coal
Seattle-based SSA Marine, which operates 125 shipping terminals across the globe, has entered into an agreement with Peabody Energy to export up to 24 million tons of coal annually through the proposed Gateway Pacific terminal just south of BP’s Cherry Point Refinery.
Jerry Gay to speak in Bellingham March 18
At the age of 12, Jerry Gay had already decided he wanted to be either a minister, a photographer, a firefighter and or a football star.
Home Improvement Special Section: Local woman has unique style
Zebra stripe duct tape, hub caps, crab pots and old sardine cans might seem unlikely materials for home decor, but for Chelsea Fischer, of Blaine, they are as good as gold.
City sells 3-acre airport parcel for $750,000
Blaine residents could see three acres of airport land developed into an $1.1 million 11,000-square foot distribution facility within the next few months.
Linville to run for Bellingham mayor
Former state representative Kelli Linville has announced she will run for mayor of Bellingham against incumbent Dan Pike in this year’s election.
T.C. Trading buys Blaine buildings
Blaine-based cold storage company T.C. Trading has closed a $1.5 million purchase on two warehouse buildings at Odell and Pipeline roads.
A Blaine elementary student gets ready to launch candy with a popsicle-stick catapult he built during a March 2 educational program sponsored by the Whatcom County Library System.
Program offers energy assistance
The Opportunity Council’s Energy Assistance program is still scheduling appointments by phone for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Renowned penguin expert to speak at WoW festival
If you get a chance to ask Frank Todd, aviculturist, author and world-renowned waterfowl and penguin expert, what his favorite species of bird is at next weekend’s Wings Over Water (WOW) birding festival, chances are you won’t get a straight answer.
Young At Heart: Senior center welcomes spring
What a wonderful time is Spring’s arriving. We had an amazing mild winter after all with plenty of rain, instead of snow.
WoW to feature build-your-own birdhouse workshops
For the first time in the festival’s nine-year history, children of all ages will be able to build their own birdhouses at the Wings Over Water (WOW) birding festival on March 19.
Thu, Mar 3, 2011
Blaine Icelandic group to host film night
The Blaine Icelandic Heritage Society will host a free screening of the Icelandic film, “Seagull’s Laughter” at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Blaine public library.
Wed, Mar 2, 2011
Walsh Marine takes over Westman Marine site
A long-time shipyard worker has taken over the former Westman Marine business at the end of Marine Drive in Blaine.
Blaine school administrators have served warning that the 2011-2012 budget will involve painful personnel and program cuts.
Port lowers moorage rates for fishing vessels
Port of Bellingham commissioners have put the cap on a months-long saga regarding moorage rates for commercial fishing vessels by voting 3-0 to reduce rates by $1 per foot for all port-owned marinas.
Wings Over Water festival takes flight March 19
One of the world’s most recognized authorities on waterfowl will visit Blaine this month for the city’s annual Wings Over Water (WOW) birding festival.
Blaine high school girls practice for their upcoming softball season.
Census: Birch Bay grows by 70 percent
Birch Bay had the greatest population growth percentage-wise of any Whatcom County community other than Glacier, according to recently released 2010 census data.
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.
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