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Free Church Unitarian welcomes new pastor

Blaine’s Free Church Unitarian ended its annual summer hiatus with a service featuring new part-time pastor Tessie Mandeville on September 10. Mandeville, who worked as a palliative care … more

Blaine book club review: “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks

“Horse,” by Geraldine Brooks, is a timely work of historical fiction. The narrative touches on issues of race, class and privilege, yet at its heart, it is a story of perseverance and … more

Birch Bay book club review: “One Summer in America, 1927” by Bill Bryson

Bill Bryson explores the summer of 1927, taking us on a journey back in time, when significant accomplishments and shocking news made their way into our homes through printed works and radio. … more

Whatcom County burn ban lifted

The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office lifted the outdoor burn ban for unincorporated Whatcom County on September 27 after recent rain and increased fuel moisture levels made it safe to do … more

Letters to The Editor: October 5-11, 2023

The Editor: Wow! What a beautiful wedding we had for my daughter and fiancé on September 23. Thank you so much Tom and Shelley Johnson for the generous use of your home, the incredible … more

Obituary: Marilyn Ann Madden

Marilyn Ann Madden November 22, 1938 – August 6, 2023 Marilyn Ann Madden passed away at the age of 84 on August 6, 2023, in Tualatin, Oregon.   Marilyn was born November 22, … more

Obituary: Michael Zapico

Michael Zapico May 20, 1953 – September 19, 2023 Michael Zapico, outdoorsman, educator, sailor, and passionate Argentine tango dancer passed away September 19 at the age of 70 after a … more

Sheriff's Reports, October 5-11, 2023

September 26, 8:56 a.m.: Vehicle recovery cold call on Pacific Highway. September 26, 11:40 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Portal Way. September 26, 3:16 p.m.: Theft cold call on Flambeau … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: October 5-11, 2023

September 22, 2:06 p.m.: Bicycle theft on F Street. September 22, 5:25 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle on A Street. September 22, 11:59 p.m.: Domestic – verbal on Marine Drive. September … more

Borderite sports roundup: Football loses heartbreaker, cross-country prepares for first home meet

Football One week after earning its first win of the season, and head coach Andy Olson’s first in his tenure for the Borderites, Blaine football lost a heartbreaker on the road against … more

Whatcom County Council funds Blaine school district behavioral health coach

In a unanimous decision during the September 26 Whatcom County Council meeting, the Blaine school district will receive $315,000 for a new behavioral health coach.  The funding will come … more

Blaine City Council faces tough budget decisions

Blaine City Council is facing tough decisions this fall as it decides what essential services, including multiple staff positions, it needs to cut to save the city from eating into its reserves. … more

Blaine school board approves levy and bond measures for February ballots

Blaine school district board members unanimously approved placing separate levy and bond requests on the February 13 special election next year at their regular monthly board meeting held at the … more

Abandoned Blaine home engulfs in flames

Firefighters extinguished an abandoned home in central Blaine during the early morning of September 21. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) and Whatcom County District 7, in Ferndale, responded … more

New empathy learning program sets roots in Blaine

A new program coming to Blaine Primary School in October focuses on fostering empathy in some of the community’s youngest members. Roots of Empathy started 27 years ago in Toronto, and was … more

Power outage impacts Burger King area

A power outage impacted about 60 residents in Blaine on September 24, highlighting issues with the city’s aging infrastructure.  An underground cable failed in the right-of-way alley … more

Feasibility study underway for Blaine library and affordable housing

Several agencies and organizations are in the early stages of considering whether a mixed-use building with a library and about 60 affordable and market-rate apartments could be constructed at the … more
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