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Obituary: Arthur Wayne Abbott

Arthur Wayne Abbott September 24, 1955 – May 16, 2022 Arthur “Butch” Abbott was accomplished at many things in life; A son, a brother, a husband, a father and a friend. He was … more

Anonymous threat that locked down Blaine schools under investigation

Blaine Police Department (BPD) is still investigating anonymous threats made yesterday, May 25, that were serious enough for school administrators to put the Blaine school district’s main … more

Peace Arch Park ranger celebrates 50 years with WA State Parks

Ranger Rickey Blank will celebrate 50 years serving Washington State Parks (WSP) on June 1. Blank currently works as park ranger at Peace Arch State Park, after working in 19 parks and park areas … more

Union ratifies labor contract with Blue Wolf, while BPA energy contract negotiations continue

Intalco union members have entered a contract with Blue Wolf Capital Partners, prospective buyer of the idled Alcoa smelter in Ferndale. The labor deal marks one step closer to restarting the nearly … more

Council approves changes to parks board, keeps maintenance review in board’s purview

Blaine City Council unanimously voted 5-0 during its May 23 meeting to approve changes to the city’s park and cemetery board but will keep maintenance review in the board’s purview. The … more

Candidates file for August primaries

A full slate of candidates is lined up to run in the August primaries for state legislator, U.S. senator and county district judge positions, among other races. Filing week for the August 2 primary … more

Anderson Road house fire leaves family displaced

A Birch Bay house fire left one family displaced after the home was engulfed in flames during the evening of May 19. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) division chief Shaun Ward said the fire … more

Two Blaine athletes qualify for state as Faulkner breaks school record

Senior Eleeshiyah Faulkner broke the stadium record and her own Blaine High School record at the 1A district 1/2 championship meet May 21 at the Granite Falls High School track. She and sophomore … more

Blaine softball comes up short against Mount Baker, but knocks on state door, coach says

Down by three in the seventh inning with two outs and bases loaded, the Lady Borderites were at the bottom of their batting order. Up against Mount Baker, who they lost 17-3 to in the regular season, … more

Scientists ready for another AGH trapping season

Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) officials are preparing to start Asian giant hornet monitoring efforts this year with a new monitoring program of paper wasp nests and setting 1,000 … more

Blaine artist Kay Dee Powell on work behind art studio tour

Blaine artist Kay Dee Powell said the Blaine by the Sea Art Studio Tour was created in response to an art-parched community. The tours, which showcase the work of gifted artists in Blaine and Birch … more

Blaine High School athletes sign letters of intent

Nine Blaine High School athletes signed letters of intent to universities. Blaine school district held a small signing ceremony May 18 for its senior athletes who have committed to playing … more

Semiahmoo family upgrades home for a modern, coastal feel

Semiahmoo residents Matt and Inna Rigberg purchased their home in 2019, but saw it as needing an updated look. After several months of remodeling starting this February, the family is settling into … more

Letters to The Editor: May 26-June 1, 2022

The Editor: I would like to comment on the column run in the May 19-25 issue of The Northern Light entitled “Important characteristics to know about cat breeds.” Bengal cats are not truly … more

Obituary: John Berger d’Armand

John Berger d’Armand 1935-2022 Dr. John Berger d’Armand, former Professor of Music at the University of Alaska Southeast, died peacefully on April 16, 2022. John was a beloved … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: May 26-June 1, 2022

May 13, 5:58 a.m.: Found property on Mitchell Avenue. May 13, 10:51 a.m.: Trespass on Bell Road. May 13, 2:52 p.m.: Criminal trespass on Madison Avenue. May 13, 6:52 p.m.: Death … more
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