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The Editor: I am disheartened by accusations coming from some members of our community who label people as “anti-farm activists” simply because they are asking for a Concentrated …
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8/31/16 05:41 PM
The Editor: A call to anyone who worked at Blaine Air Force Station: There is to be the first ever reunion on the September 17. For information, go online to uneeda-audio.com/757th/ …
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8/24/16 04:51 PM
The Editor: On August 1, my husband and I were having dinner on the patio of the Great Blue Heron celebrating our 52nd wedding anniversary. It was a beautiful Northwest summer …
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8/10/16 06:59 PM
The Editor: To all those looking for accountability from our elected representatives in regards to taxpayer money spent on Trump, or anything else for that matter, or expecting an …
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8/3/16 07:33 PM
The Editor: Can you believe it’s mid-July and the 2016-2017 school year is on the horizon? Keep your eyes out for some deals, as stores are starting to have their school supply …
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7/21/16 01:55 PM
The Editor: I’ve had several intelligent customers with vision that love this area and want to contribute to the betterment of our community and Blaine’s success going forward that live …
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7/14/16 05:41 PM
Racers take off at the start of Ragnar Relay in 2015. File photo. This Friday, about 500 runners with support vans in tow will begin a relay race from Blaine to Langley, on the south end of Whidbey …
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7/13/16 07:39 PM
The Editor: This is a follow-up to my letter in the June 16 edition. On June 6, I emailed all three state legislators who represent Whatcom County to express my dismay over the $155,000 that …
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7/8/16 12:39 PM
The Editor: I would like to publicly thank the Blaine Police Department (BPD) for being professional and courteous. Our house on H Street Road was broken into and robbed recently. …
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6/29/16 06:36 PM
The Editor: The Blaine school district board of directors deserves an A+ for their unanimous, forward-thinking decision to push back grandstand construction. The bottom line for the …
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6/22/16 06:01 PM
The Editor: Let me begin by saying I am not against personal fireworks, given that they are handled in a safe and reasonable manner. We live at Birch Bay and the 4th of July at Birch …
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6/15/16 05:41 PM
Shoppers peruse the selection of locally made art at the SpringFest Art Show in Blaine Pavilion on May 21. Photo by Louise Mugar
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6/1/16 05:22 PM
The Editor: I want you to know how unhappy I am with the way the city has handled themselves with the “improvements” done on Vista Terrace. The work is sub-par at best. We have …
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6/1/16 05:21 PM
The Editor: I understand that some new condos are planned on Semiahmoo spit, and ground has already been broken on parking lots for them. Several local residents are complaining …
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5/25/16 06:09 PM
The Editor: On May 9, 2016, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers upheld its trust obligation to the Lummi Nation by denying the permit for the Gateway Pacific Terminal …
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5/18/16 06:08 PM
The Editor: It’s truly disturbing that the Army Corps took the unprecedented step today to deny the permit for the Gateway Pacific Terminal project even before releasing the draft …
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5/11/16 05:28 PM
The Editor: Wouldn’t it be nice if the trains didn’t blow their horns at Marine Drive in Blaine? Apparently it’s possible and would even be safer by having …
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5/4/16 05:30 PM
The Editor: Just wanted to thank Kim, new postmaster at the Blaine post office, Gil and the rest of the staff who helped us resolve an issue with our mail. I was hoping the issue …
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4/27/16 05:21 PM
The Editor: I sent a March 16, 2016 letter to the House Committee on Ethics, asking for an investigation into Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke. My letter was in …
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4/20/16 05:32 PM
The Editor: I was so sorry to learn that Brenda Gelwicks will no longer be leading Zumba through the Birch Bay park and rec program starting April 1. I am a senior gal that has never …
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4/6/16 05:39 PM