Thu, Oct 21, 2010
City unveils 2011 preliminary budget
Blaine can anticipate several reductions to public services as the 2011 budget is projected to fall short of expenditures.
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Sheriff’s deputies bag Birch Bay burglar
Whatcom County sheriff’s deputies enlisted the help of customs and border protection to find a Blaine man who allegedly broke into a storage unit in Birch Bay on Friday afternoon.
District seeks voter support for local parks levy
The Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 will seek support from Blaine and Birch Bay voters for a four-year levy the district has placed on the November 2 ballot.
Council appoints new commissioners
Blaine City Council has appointed three new members to the Blaine planning commission.
A Coquitlam, B.C. girl takes a spin on the new playground at Bay Horizon Park while visiting her family in Birch Bay.
Economy spells uncertainty for Semiahmoo projects
Despite the recent Marin condos foreclosure, local realtor Mike Kent said Semiahmoo could rebound if the property currently for sale there attracts the right potential buyers.
Harley Owners Group brings toys for local youth
Stafholt Good Samaritan Center resident Iver Alm tests out a Harley Davidson motorcycle during an annual visit by the Mt. Baker Harley Owners Group to donate toys for the center’s Giving Tree program. Alm is pictured with CC Castro, a nursing assistant.
Icelandic geologist explains Eyjafjallajökull
The Blaine Icelandic Heritage Society is hosting an Icelandic geologist at Western Washington University at noon on Friday, October 22.
Vendors sought for Christmas bazaar
The Blaine Community Senior Center will host its 4th annual Homemade Arts & Crafts Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, December 3 and 4, at 763 G Street. The center is looking for vendors for the festival.
Talk focuses on immigration issues
A Blaine man who immigrated to the United States more than 30 years ago will discuss America’s immigration system during a free forum next week.
Program to help small businesses with insurance
As a result of the federal health care overhaul passed in May, some small businesses that provide health care coverage to their employees will be able to take advantage of tax credits from the federal government.
Birch Bay woman’s book focuses on finding balance
Birch Bay resident and author Ellen Shea is all grown up and getting younger, according to her new book “I’m All Grown Up – Now What?”
Notes from Blaine senior center: Modern Poetry
The Blaine senior center hosts regular free creative writing classes for members.
Jo King takes a shot during a game of pool at the Blaine senior center last Friday.
Listen to the truth behind hearing loss myths
Sure, you sometimes have to ask people to repeat themselves, and the volume knob on the car stereo is set much farther to the right than it used to be.
Election 2010: Washington State Initiatives
The 2010 election year presented the state of Washington with a record 76 initiatives filed with the secretary of state.
Local parks getting spruced up
Fall is definitely in the air, and trees are beginning to show their colors. We hope you had a chance to get out to Blaine’s many diverse parks throughout the summer.
Local artists featured in fair
Those wanting to get a taste of local flavor will want to check out the 21st annual Fall Craft & Antique Show this weekend at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden.
Thu, Oct 7, 2010
Q&A forum to host state and local candidates
Wed, Oct 6, 2010
Local wine makers concerned about I-1100
Ken Peck knows the highs and lows of small business. As the head winemaker of the artisan Dakota Creek Winery, he endeavors to find a niche in the highly competitive winemaking business.
Lincoln Road tops county road improvement plan
Improvements to a stretch of road north of Birch Bay are on the top of the county’s 2011 construction project list. Whatcom County Council voted 6-1 to adopt the county’s 2011 annual construction program at their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 28.
City relaxes rules for septic systems
Owners of septic systems within Blaine city limits now have more time to connect to city sewer, Blaine City Council members decided last month.
Blaine women open new massage therapy business
Two Blaine residents have opened a massage therapy practice in Blaine.
Mt. Baker Kidney Center celebrates 30 years
Mt. Baker Kidney Center (MBKC) is celebrating a number of milestones this year.
Life Line offers preventative screenings in Birch Bay
Local residents can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture.
Kathy Richardson is a volunteer at the Blaine Visitor Center and has lived in the area since 1963. Kathy Richardson is a volunteer at the Blaine Visitor Center and has lived in the area since 1963.
Betty Liepart celebrated her 100th birthday this week
Former Birch Bay Village resident Elizabeth “Betty” Liepart, l., gets a hug from a friend during a celebration for her 100th birthday October 4 at the Leopold Retirement Home in Bellingham.
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