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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (right) listens on Friday to Drayton Harbor Oyster Company owner Steve Seymour (left) and Blaine Harbormaster Andy Peterson speak about the Port of Bellingham's plans for an in-water fueling station at Blaine Harbor.
Larsen visits Blaine Harbor, talks fueling station funding
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visited Blaine Harbor Friday to speak with Port of Bellingham officials about the port’s plans for an in-water fueling station.  Larsen’s visit to Blaine Harbor …
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Meridian's late surge spoils Blaine's homecoming game

The Borderites kept it close until the fourth quarter on Friday night, but Meridian was able to pull away late to spoil Blaine’s homecoming game. The Trojans won 41-26, dropping Blaine’s record …
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Blaine, Whatcom County agree to settle deannexation dispute

About 11 months after voters approved the deannexation of a 573-acre portion of east Blaine — a process that will transfer the land to Whatcom County — the city of Blaine and the county have …
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County stalls resident's effort to use 'Birch Bay' as address

An effort to allow Birch Bay residents to use “Birch Bay” instead of “Blaine” as their mailing address was denied by the county in August.  In March, Birch Bay resident Lisa Guthrie …
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News in brief

A 56-year-old Sedro-Woolley woman was arrested Oct. 5 in connection with a July 27 hit-and-run involving a bicyclist on Birch Bay Drive . According to the Bellingham Herald, the bicyclist was injured …
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From left to right, Blaine Police Chief Rodger Funk, Sgt. Jordan Maphumulo, officers Andrew Richardson and William Dimezza, and Deputy Chief Brent Greene pose for a photo outside city hall on Monday. Maphumulo, Richardson and Dimezza were honored with awards for saving a life in August.
Blaine police officers honored for saving man’s life
Three members of the Blaine Police Department were honored at a city council meeting Monday for their actions taken during an incident in August. Sgt. Jordan Maphumulo along with officers Andrew …
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Blaine High School student Toby Porter smiles in front of the Peace Arch mural he painted for the Borderite spirit wall.
A slice of Borderite history
Borderite pride is on display at Border Town Pizza with the new spirit wall dedicated to Blaine High School’s history. Tami Bhachu, owner of Border Town Pizza, said she wanted to create a …
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Trick-or-Treat on the Berm 2024.
Pumpkins, costumes and spooky fun are coming to Blaine and Birch Bay
As Halloween draws near, Blaine and Birch Bay are embracing the spooky spirit. Here’s a look at some of the local festivities planned for October.  Pumpkin Painting, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. at …
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A 56-year-old Sedro-Woolley woman was arrested Oct. 5 in connection with a July 27 hit-and-run involving a bicyclist on Birch Bay Drive . According to the Bellingham Herald, the bicyclist was injured …
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The Blaine High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Blaine High School Performing Arts Center. The Blaine Athletics Booster Club is holding the …
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Guiding Good Choices, a support program for parents and guardians of pre-teens, will be offered for the first time in Whatcom County through WSU Extension.  The program is designed for …
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Girls soccer The Borderites lost 6-0 at Lynden Christian on Tuesday, bringing their record against league opponents to 0-4. They host Mount Baker on Thursday — a team they lost to by a score …
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