Wed, Dec 1, 2010
Center offers a winter wilderness escape
Those looking for a cure for cabin fever this winter need to look no further than their own backyard wilderness.
Man escapes abduction attempt near Birch Bay
A man was able to escape from would-be kidnappers last weekend by fleeing from their car at a gas station near Birch Bay Square.
Viva Pharmaceuticals gears up for construction
A large Canadian pharmaceutical company is gearing up for the construction of a planned $40 million manufacturing facility in Blaine.
A male Oregon Junco perches outside the home of Semiahmoo resident David Riffle.
Wineries celebrate season with events
Those who would like to sample local cheese, chocolate and wine will want to check out a collaborative holiday open house featuring six local wineries this weekend.
Andrew Craft, 15, of Birch Bay, shot this buck while hunting with his grandfather Steve Moore in Colorado early in November.
December to feature concerts, dance and film
December events
Annual Giving Tree program still in need of gifts
Stafholt Good Samaritan Center’s annual Giving Tree program is still in need of donors to provide gifts to children of low-income families.
Blaine's Holiday Harbor Lights
Holiday event listing
Public comment sought on Birch Bay rate hikes
Birch Bay residents will get the chance to make their voices heard at the next Birch Bay Water and Sewer District Board of Commissioners meeting when the board discusses proposed water and sewer rate changes.
Tue, Nov 23, 2010
Blaine holiday harbor lights festival begins Dec. 3
Those looking for a way to celebrate the holidays with community will want to check out the Holiday Harbor Lights festival December 3 and 4 as Blaine’s downtown fills with activities.
Birch Bay study calls for better connectivity
The $20,000 tourism study conducted on Birch Bay is done, and consultants recommended a range of suggestions, including traffic changes.
Council rejects property tax, reduces sewer rate hike
Blaine property owners no longer have to worry about their city property tax bill growing but their sewer rates will still increase.
NOEL concert returns to Blaine
Those looking for a way to celebrate the season with poetry, music and song will want to attend this year’s NOEL concert at the Blaine performing arts center.
A red-tailed hawk soars over Drayton Harbor on the hunt.
Blaine poised to receive state transportation funds
Washington’s Transportation Improvements Board (TIB) has awarded nearly $100 million for traffic improvement projects across Whatcom County, and a portion of that money will come to Blaine.
Blaine resident Richard Sturgill said his cat “Roger” knows how to keep warm during chilly weather.
Here’s a poem by Edward Hirsch, who lives in New York, that offers our younger readers a look at what’s to come.
Mt. Baker Ski Area opens for 2010-2011 winter season
The Mount Baker Ski Area is now open, and forecasts call for even more snow to blanket the mountain.
Want to support your community? Shop locally this season
November 29 through December 5 is Sustainable Connection’s Eighth Annual Buy Local Week.
Check weather before heading out for the holiday
With ice storms across the state and snow in the Puget Sound area, drivers should prepare for winter driving conditions over the Thanksgiving weekend.
Cherry Point aquatic reserve management plan OK’d
Members of the Birch Bay community and various state environmental agencies and organizations met at Birch Bay State Park on a damp Thursday afternoon for the adoption of a management plan for the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve.
Legion hosts Thanskgiving dinner
Those in need of a hot meal this holiday will not need to look any farther than the local American Legion Post #86’s annual community Thanksgiving dinner.
DUI patrols stepped up this month
Washington State Patrol will be increasing their DUI patrols throughout Whatcom County during the holiday season as part of their Drive Hammered, Get Nailed.
Blaine students earn AP awards
Eighteen students at Blaine high school have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP exams.
Port approves $52 million budget
Port of Bellingham commissioners have adopted a $52.3 million budget that includes nearly $40 million in capital projects and a 5 percent cut in port property tax revenues.
Ericksen selected as caucus whip
At their biennial reorganization meeting today, state Senate Republicans selected Senator-elect Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, as caucus whip.
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