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A $50k gift, a mountain of gratitude and a long way to go

Sometimes a gift comes along that changes everything. The Whatcom Community Foundation has awarded us $50,000 to replace aging computers, upgrade software and build new websites for The Northern …
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The Community Assistance Program Community Toy Store provides brand new toys at a marked-down cost for families with limited income in Blaine, Birch Bay and Point Roberts.
CAP Community Toy Store returns to support local families this holiday season
The Community Assistance Program is bringing back its Community Toy Store for the 2026 holiday season, offering gift assistance for families with limited income in Blaine, Birch Bay and Point …
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Under new policy, BC isn’t ‘falling back’ with us on Nov. 1
Under new policy, BC isn’t ‘falling back’ with us on Nov. 1  By Aly McGee On Nov. 1 the clocks will fall back in Washington to Pacific Standard Time, but not in B.C. This change …
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 A spooktacular stroll along the berm

 
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Blaine photographer captures small foxes with a big story

Brian Clopp first stumbled upon kit foxes completely by accident.  On a trip photographing wild horses in the deserts of Utah, he spotted a few small, sandy heads poking up from the ground, …
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Borderites QB Connor Brown breaks county records in dominant win

The Borderites dominated at home on Oct. 22 in a 48-21 win against 2A Sultan, a nonleague opponent. Blaine was fantastic on both sides of the ball, but it was junior quarterback Connor Brown who …
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Our leaves are turning into show-stopping canopies of color. While some of us welcome the season of “falling” others dread the inevitable work that comes with dealing with those “darn …
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The Birch Bay Water and Sewer District has received its 19th Outstanding Performance Award from the Washington State Department of Ecology, recognizing its wastewater treatment plant for meeting …
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Girls soccer The Borderites tied with Nooksack Valley in a scoreless game Tuesday. Just a few days prior, on Saturday, they lost at Nooksack Valley 2-1. They beat Mariner High School 2-0 in …
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Candidates on Nov. 3 ballot answer our questions: Extended version

Ahead of this year’s general election on Nov. 3, The Northern Light asked candidates to submit written responses to five questions: Why are you running for this position? What experience do you …
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