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The Editor:
In your story last week, “Port hires PR firm to improve public image” by Grace McCarthy, published on August 22, it’s like the port is trying to out-trump Trump. …
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The Editor:
During the August primary election, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue asked voters for a fire levy lid lift. While the outcome was not as we had hoped, we appreciate everyone who …
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The Editor:
I have received many positive comments from readers and attendees of my talk at Lynden. Many of them praised your July 4 article “Birch Bay author and retired detective to …
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The Editor:
I am writing to express my support for the North Whatcom Fire and Rescue levy lid lift. As a resident of the BayCrest development, I am acutely aware of the importance of fire safety …
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The Editor:
Imagine this: A loved one falls and hits their head. Or your child is choking and can’t breathe. You call 911, and every second feels like an eternity as you wait for help to …
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The Editor:
Every day I feel blessed getting to live at Birch Bay. I grew up here in the summers, never dreaming it would someday be my home. Surrounded by natural beauty and away from the …
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The Editor:
Oh, say, did you hear all the bombs bursting near?
If you live in the city of Blaine, you heard them, beginning on July 3 and extending through July 5.Blaine puts on the best …
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The Editor :
The Blaine school district is in the process of cutting an additional $2.5 million in funds after last year’s devastating budget cuts. This leaves our community’s kids …
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The Editor:
I was dismayed to read the article: “CDC to put tight restrictions on dogs traveling across the border.” As a new resident of Blaine, this was disappointing news. When I …
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The Editor:
Thank you for the excellent article “CDC to put tight restrictions on dogs traveling across the border.” I beg you to keep following up on this crazy plan from the CDC.
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The Editor:
I am writing again to commend you for your excellent coverage, this time the finessed departure of Jon Hutchings, the former Whatcom County public works director. All I know about …
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The Editor:
The parents of Blaine High School’s class of 2024 have been working diligently to ensure our students have a “safe and sober” graduation night celebration.
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The Editor:
Like many school districts, our district faces budget cuts this spring. There are four main reasons for this in Blaine. First, approximately 85 percent of our school district’s …
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The Editor:
If one doubts the power and reach of local, independent journalism, look no further than The Northern Light .
On April 21, the Mount Baker Foundation (MBF) hosted a ‘Share …
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The Editor:
After reading The Northern Light article regarding the missing child, Rajan Chand, I find a couple of things troubling in the reporting.
The article states that on December 29, …
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The Editor:
The Blaine High School Theatre Arts program is presenting another delightful musical. This spring’s offering by our talented and hard-working students will be “Mamma …
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The Editor:
The Blaine Food Bank is proud to partner with Washington State Department of Health and welcome their “Care-a-Van” free immunization clinic on Friday, March 29 from 9 …
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The Editor:
Looking out the window, it is hard to believe that our annual Blaine Scholarship Foundation golf tournament is just three months (and small change) away – Saturday, June 1. We …
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The Editor:
On behalf of Valley Church in Blaine, we would like to thank the following people for their unrelenting support of the Blaine Community Services Outreach:
• Carroll Solomon …
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The Editor:
I got up last Thursday morning and went outside in our backyard for our morning coffee.
All of a sudden I heard a “meow meow.” Where was that sound coming from? I …
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