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Clocks, phones and watches sprang forward for the last time in British Columbia on March 8. When Washington residents “fall back” Nov. 1, they will be falling into a different time zone than …
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By Aly McGee |
3/11/26 04:22 PM
We’ve made a few updates to our letters to the editor policies.
But the core principle remains the same: The letters page is our town square, and we support that tradition.
Community …
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3/11/26 04:15 PM
Why screen for colon cancer?
Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) is the third most common cancer in the U.S. and the second leading cause of cancer-related death. Each year, more than 154,000 …
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3/11/26 04:14 PM
The Editor:
I have to congratulate you on assuming the reins at The Northern Light . It truly is a smart and dedicated source of dialogue and informed outlook for our small part of the world and …
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3/11/26 04:10 PM
March 1, 9:48 a.m.: Assist agency on McGee Road.
March 1, 4:06 p.m.: Noise on Seafair Drive.
March 2, 12:29 a.m.: Welfare check on W. Badger Road.
March 2, 7:17 a.m.: Moving vehicle …
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3/11/26 04:08 PM
Feb. 22, 4:17 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Peace Portal Drive.
Feb. 22, 4:51 p.m.: Vehicle theft on 4th Street.
Feb. 24, 11:40 a.m.: Domestic order violation on Peace Portal Drive.
Feb. …
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3/11/26 04:08 PM
Danny ‘Dan’ R. Shackelford
December 29, 1946 – March 3, 2026
Danny ‘Dan’ Rex Shackelford of Grove, OK, passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 79, in Joplin, MO. …
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3/11/26 04:06 PM
NellAnn McGee
March 18, 1945 – December 19, 2025
NellAnn McGee, age 80, of Blaine, WA, passed away peacefully December 19, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, WA.
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3/11/26 04:05 PM
Tami K. (Yates) Vogel
April 10, 1964 – February 28, 2026
Tami K. (Yates) Vogel, whose life was defined by courage, love, and an adventurous spirit, passed peacefully at …
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3/11/26 04:05 PM
Across the United States, news deserts are spreading.
A news desert is a community with little or no reliable local news. Hundreds of towns have lost their newspapers in recent years, and …
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By Kari Mar |
3/6/26 02:32 PM
Drayton Harbor is under an emergency shellfish recall and harvest closure following reports of several people falling ill from raw oysters they ate Feb. 13-23, Whatcom County Health and Community …
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By Grace McCarthy |
3/5/26 04:49 PM
Just as birds migrate to the Blaine and Birch Bay area, birders across the region are expected to flock to Blaine for the 23rd annual Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival Friday, March 13 …
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By Grace McCarthy |
3/4/26 04:50 PM
PeaceHealth eliminated its Advance Care Planning (ACP) program in recent layoffs, canceling scheduled patient appointments with only a few days’ notice. The free program helped patients complete …
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By Grace McCarthy |
3/4/26 04:50 PM
The community will get a sneak peak at what Blaine art students are working on during the 29th Arts and Jazz Fundraiser at 6 p.m. March 14 in the Blaine High School cafeteria.
The evening will …
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By Grace McCarthy |
3/4/26 04:45 PM
Several Whatcom County residents have recently thrown their hats in the ring for a chance to represent the 42nd Legislative District.
Bellingham Democrat Eamonn Collins announced Feb. 24 that he …
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By Grace McCarthy |
3/4/26 04:43 PM
A man was booked into Whatcom County Jail for first-degree assault after allegedly exhibiting signs of road rage on Feb. 26 in downtown Blaine.
Blaine Police Department responded to a call at …
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By Grace McCarthy |
3/4/26 04:41 PM
The Borderite winter sports season has come to an end, but not before one Blaine wrestler found himself on the podium of the 1A State Championship tournament – otherwise known as the Mat Classic …
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By Nolan Baker |
3/4/26 04:40 PM
Local law enforcement is warning the public of scammers who are seeking bail funds from people who have loved ones incarcerated in Whatcom County Jail.
In a Feb. 26 social media post, a …
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By Grace McCarthy |
3/4/26 04:39 PM
