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The Editor:
The west Blaine Urban Growth Area (UGA) is a poor proposal for three main reasons: Distance from Blaine central, underrated infrastructural needs and environmental impacts.
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11/5/25 06:27 PM
The Editor:
We are facing a significant challenge.
Unless Congress reopens the federal government or secures alternative funding, SNAP benefits may not be available starting November 1. …
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10/29/25 05:21 PM
The Editor:
As former mayor of Blaine, I believe I have a keen sense of those leadership qualities necessary to move our community in a positive direction for our citizens, businesses and …
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10/22/25 01:54 PM
The Editor:
Although I agree with Dave Berry’s statement that we must confront dehumanization of our fellow citizens, I would like to take it a step further by strongly emphasizing that we …
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10/15/25 05:21 PM
The Editor:
I am currently the president of the Blaine School Board, representing District 3. I am aware of what it takes to be an effective school board member. I am writing to endorse Bob …
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10/8/25 05:12 PM
The Editor:
Blaine is a beautiful town full of potential, and we need thoughtful, experienced leadership to guide its future. That’s why we are proud to support Sukhwant Gill for Blaine …
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10/1/25 04:21 PM
The Editor:
The First Amendment to our Constitution guarantees the right of free speech, yet this administration has threatened to use the FCC to remove broadcast licenses of those in media who …
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9/24/25 04:01 PM
The Editor:
Thank you, Sharman, for opening the door to facts.
Any massive input of money from a billionaire, or a trillionaire like the U.S. government, to a stock raises questions as to …
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9/17/25 05:24 PM
The Editor:
I am writing to thank Ron Snyder for his excellent letter and comprehensive review of fascism in The Northern Light (August 28 issue). l am guessing that most of us reading The …
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9/10/25 05:52 PM
The Editor:
On August 7, Ms. Sarbie Bains wrote a response to my Letter to the Editor on July 23 regarding her appointment to the Blaine City Council. Ms. Bains stated that I wrote the letter …
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9/3/25 04:19 PM
The Editor:
Here’s another opportunity to learn from history before we repeat it, and perhaps add a few new words to our vocabulary. By looking up the definitions, it might help to wake us …
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8/27/25 06:14 PM
The Editor:
I support the far-sighted plan of the city of Blaine to de-annex the Grandis Pond property east of the city. The reason for my support is three-fold.
First, as community …
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8/20/25 03:14 PM
The Editor:
It seems that the city of Blaine has a hard time developing urban growth areas to satisfy its ambitions for growth (and tax revenue).
Some years ago, the west Blaine UGA was …
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8/13/25 06:14 PM
The Editor:
Recent reporting in The Northern Light said “...de-annex a chunk of east Blaine, which would likely lead to high-density housing near Semiahmoo...” This is not quite what …
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8/6/25 04:40 PM
The Editor:
On July 14, I was appointed by the city of Blaine to write the statement against the “reduction of city limit” initiative for the voters’ pamphlet. The official …
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7/30/25 06:41 PM
The Editor:
On July 14, Blaine City Council was in session with one of the agenda items being the appointment of a vacant city council position. Three candidates were allowed 15 minutes to …
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7/23/25 04:58 PM
The Editor:
This may be the last year I attend the 4th of July parade in Blaine – unless the city decides to ban the throwing of candy.
I’ve lived in Blaine for over 10 years, …
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7/9/25 02:52 PM
The Editor:
There is a legal U.S. flag code. The code was created by the American Legion in 1923 and Congress made it law in 1942. The code is:
Sunrise to sunset: The flag should be …
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6/25/25 04:13 PM
The Editor:
It’s time to learn from history: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” was written by Lord Acton in 1887. He warns of the dangers of …
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6/18/25 04:16 PM
The Editor:
While Blaine suffers from diminished travel and visits by our Canadian friends, we as U.S. citizens are just starting to feel the consequences of recent decisions that are affecting …
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6/11/25 03:27 PM
