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The Editor:
A recent letter to The Northern Light inaccurately reported that sheriff’s office expenditures represent 65-70 percent of the Whatcom County Council’s total budget and …
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7/22/20 06:15 PM
The Editor: I take issue with Blaine City Council. I was asked to remove my “Turn of the Century, Antiques are Duty Free” sign from the tree in front of my building. I’ve been …
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5/6/15 05:39 PM
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The instructors of the Bellingham Sail and Power Squadron wish to thank Gordon MacGregor and the staff of Blaine Senior Center and the city of Blaine for the use of the center’s …
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1/5/22 07:24 PM
The Editor: What was once a beautiful drive from Blaine to Bellingham is no longer possible. Has anyone else noticed the increasing accumulation of trash along I-5 over the past …
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3/29/17 07:24 PM
The Editor:
We are all so thankful for the support of our volunteer staff, donors and this newspaper.
I cannot say thank you enough to all of the people who helped make this year’s …
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12/11/19 06:16 PM
The Editor:
I recently attended the Blaine planning commission for the H Street mobile home park meeting on December 8. I was and remain deeply concerned about the integrity of the proceedings …
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12/14/22 06:17 PM
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Wondering why the Blaine Harbor Music Festival evening performances are not showcased at the Blaine Harbor music shell?
The weather is beautiful in July, sunsets are late, the …
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2/22/23 05:10 PM
The Editor: It’s always with amusement I find that letters in favor of the Gateway terminal come from people who do not live near the railroad tracks or coastline area. Enough …
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8/12/15 05:35 PM
The Editor: My desire is to preserve the history and memories of Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer area. This will include digitally archiving old Blaine newspapers, personal historical …
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12/21/16 05:52 PM
The Editor: With the upcoming primary and mid-term elections, here are a few things that puzzle me about Ms. Angell’s letter. Let me just answer for myself because I cannot …
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8/8/18 06:58 PM
The Editor: Thanks for your articles telling about the Blaine Air Force Station reunion. For the first half we had a lot of rain but it did not get in the way. A few …
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9/21/16 06:01 PM
The Editor:
During the opening of the Washington State Legislature session in early January, I watched the speech on TVW by Doug Ericksen, our 42nd District state senator. Ericksen ridiculed the …
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2/3/21 06:22 PM
The Editor: A wide range of businesses and people studied the GPT proposal and reached the same conclusion as the Lummi Nation – GPT is unworthy of …
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2/4/15 05:10 PM
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Across the country and in communities around Whatcom County, public employees serve and protect us every day. Throughout the year, but especially during Public Service Recognition …
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5/3/23 06:56 PM
The Editor: The need is great. The need is now. Are the communities of Birch Bay, Blaine and Custer up for a challenge? Blaine Food Bank (BFB) has an incredible opportunity. If BFB …
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10/22/14 06:56 PM
The Editor: I am writing a letter today to acknowledge my appreciation for an exceptional, thoughtful and caring member of the Blaine school district staff, Jessie Burton, with the …
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11/17/15 12:37 PM
The Editor:
On behalf of the board of the Pacific Arts Association (PAA), a heartfelt thanks to all of the individuals and families who attended Nick Biello’s EastWest Winds Quintet …
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11/13/19 05:46 PM
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I would like to make a request to appeal to the public and businesses. I would love to see all of us flying our U.S. flags at half-mast for all of the victims who have died from the …
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4/15/20 06:01 PM
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Does anyone else out there question the sale by the city and approval by council of the property at 665 Peace Portal? I realize that this cash-poor city paid out a lot of money to …
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6/30/21 06:08 PM
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The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce (BBCC) was contacted in early 2022 regarding the sign located at Bell Road and Peace Portal Drive. There was interest in who owned it and how it …
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8/2/23 06:15 PM
