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I have two responses to share; first, I so agree with the remarks shared by Susan Werner in the December 30 issue regarding the contrasted reporting about Doug Ericksen and Sharon …
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1/12/22 06:44 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:
The flag of the United States is a tangible representation of our country, and, representing the United States of America is entitled to respect. It is so entitled to respect, in fact, …
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12/29/21 07:26 PM
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In your front-page article, “Cross-border traffic ticks up,” you note that the U.S. border is open to Canadians and that they do not need a Covid-19 test if they remain in …
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12/15/21 06:49 PM
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On behalf of the Blaine Booster Club, we would like to thank the staff of The Northern Light for your contribution to the Hall of Fame. Without your support we would not be able to …
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12/8/21 07:09 PM
The Editor:
For 18 years I have had the privilege of working for the Thanksgiving Basket Program. This program would not be possible without the support of the following community members:
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12/1/21 07:24 PM
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As we begin the holiday season celebrating our blessings of abundance, it is easy to forget that many individuals and families in our community struggle daily to simply put food on the …
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11/17/21 07:08 PM
The Editor:
When I read Professor Harrell’s article in the October 21-27 edition regarding the “Challenges of Climate Change,” I think of the person who keeps crying …
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11/9/21 05:22 PM
The Editor:
A Veterans Medical and Support Services Center is being planned for continued use of the NW Annex; former county hospital at Northwest Drive and Smith Road. Currently, it is the home …
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11/3/21 07:09 PM
The Editor:
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we have much for which to be thankful. Just a few short months ago, we were shocked to discover that our venerable sanctuary at Trinity …
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10/27/21 04:43 PM
The Editor:
A Fire Protection District 21 “no” vote will further deteriorate your fire and medic service.
Vote “yes” on Prop 2021-9 for adequate funding for the next six …
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10/20/21 07:23 PM
The Editor:
We’re writing in support of Colin Hawkins for Blaine City Council. We first got to know Colin through Blaine Community Theater over 20 years ago. We experienced firsthand his …
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10/13/21 06:56 PM
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I know that some proponents of the Birch Bay Library were disappointed that the historic Vogt house could not become the library. Zervas Architects, community members and library staff …
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10/6/21 06:12 PM
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I just knew when I saw the photo of Kari Connors who just won an international cat-grooming award, that the representative cat posing with her is Eightball, one of my …
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9/29/21 06:07 PM
The Editor:
It has come to my recent attention after an incident involving the fire department and public utilities being called in during modification of access gate on the 8th Street truck …
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9/22/21 06:28 PM
The Editor:
In response to Doug Ericksen’s invitation to small businessmen about improving opportunities, I wrote to his office:
Please inform Doug that one reason small businesses are …
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9/15/21 06:07 PM
The Editor:
Well said, Dr. Kazymyra, well said. My sentiments exactly.
Theresa Pomeroy
Blaine
The Editor:
He’s a stand-up kind of guy. He’s been standing up for …
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9/8/21 06:55 PM
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Some people don’t want to vote for the Birch Bay Vogt Community Library because it will add to their property tax. But they’ve already been paying for library services with …
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9/1/21 06:59 PM
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The Birch Bay Library Capital Facilities Area (the method state law provides for funding a public library capital improvement project through property taxes) has been determined. We …
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8/25/21 04:54 PM
The Editor:
The Friends of Birch Bay Library and the Whatcom County Library System are dedicated to bringing a library to Birch Bay.
A 2016 service area analysis and a 2017 online survey …
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8/18/21 06:28 PM