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Following the Plover’s final run this season at the end of the month, the city of Blaine must honor its obligation to ensure safe haven and proper stewardship for this historic …
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9/3/26 11:36 AM
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As both a federal and county taxpayer, I believe it would be much better and less expensive for the taxpaying funders of the $3.8 million roundabout project near Birch Bay to convert …
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8/27/26 12:44 PM
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Wow! What an incredible day. On behalf of everyone involved in our Semiahmoo Quilt & Garden Show we want to extend a heartfelt thank you. More than 500 people strolled through …
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8/19/26 10:54 PM
The Editor: The Semiahmoo Quilt & Garden Show returns on Saturday, Aug.15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Spend the day strolling through picturesque gardens while enjoying an impressive …
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8/13/26 01:29 AM
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As mentioned in The Northern Light , Fire District 21 Chief Jason Van der Veen describes the state of emergency services in our area as “at a breaking point.”
In the last 20 …
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7/23/26 02:11 PM
The Editor:
It has come to my attention that The Plover, Blaine’s historic ferry, may cease operations following the summer season of 2026. The Plover is a ferry that was placed on the …
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7/16/26 05:03 PM
The Editor:
Last week’s article in The Northern Light about the possibility that the 1944 historic Plover might be in its last season was very disappointing. The former APA Alaska Packers …
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7/10/26 12:36 AM
The Editor:
I am writing on behalf of Indivisible 4th Corner, a group of non-partisan citizens dedicated to defending our democracy. We are doing this sincerely and non-violently. We stand …
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6/25/26 12:08 PM
Dear editor,
I would like to give a shout out to the reopening of Packers Lounge @ Semiahmoo Resort where there is a whole new excitement in the air. New management runs the lounge and …
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6/11/26 12:42 AM
The Editor:
In the Coming Up events in the May 21-27 issue of The Northern Light , you have only one listing for Memorial Day ceremonies and it is in Bellingham. Every year, Blaine has a …
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6/3/26 10:44 PM
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On behalf of the Blaine Winter Ride Ski Bus Program, we would like to sincerely thank Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 for its generous support of our school ski bus …
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5/20/26 04:21 PM
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Blaine High School’s theater arts is unsurpassed!
Once again, the musical “Legally Blonde” delivered with high marks –– acting, singing, choreography, music set …
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5/13/26 05:05 PM
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Unlike Coupeville, Lynden and La Conner, Blaine has long-struggled to embrace public participation to achieve a strong, vibrant community-lead vision and plan for its downtown.
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5/6/26 05:58 PM
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The BHS Hall of Fame Committee is looking for any relative of Albert Valdason who graduated from Blaine High School in 1926 and was a teacher and coach in the Blaine School District …
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4/29/26 06:24 PM
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Bellingham is updating citywide speed limits, with plans in 2026 to transition to a 20 mph default on most non-arterial, residential and downtown streets, down from 25 mph.
The …
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4/22/26 03:28 PM
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The Blaine Food Bank is so thankful to our local Blaine Post Office for their participation in this year’s Stamp Out Hunger Campaign.
We are now serving more than …
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4/15/26 04:49 PM
The Editor:
I earned my Eagle badge from the Boy Scouts 66 years ago, and I’ve lived by the Scout Law all my life.
Respectfully, I wish the president, vice president, the Republican …
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4/8/26 04:47 PM
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Tee up and join us!
Have you ever thought about picking up a golf club — or perhaps you already play and are looking for a welcoming community to share the game with? Well, …
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4/1/26 07:05 PM
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Nearly 250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was adopted, declaring 13 colonies free from a king’s rule. By 1789, the Constitution had been ratified, and the first …
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3/25/26 05:36 PM
The Editor:
I agree with Paul Engelund’s arguments against reducing the voter approval threshold for school bonds from 60% to 55%.
In 2024, we twice voted down $70 million capital levies …
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3/18/26 04:07 PM
