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Getting vaccinated for the flu is more important than ever. Not only will a flu shot help keep you and your family healthy, it can help reduce the strain on the healthcare system and keep hospital …
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12/9/20 07:47 PM
Regular visits with a medical professional are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Too often people visit the doctor only when they are ill, as they may not realize just how essential well …
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12/9/20 07:43 PM
Q: What kind of substance is applied to the local roads during freezing weather? Is the liquid mixture salt or something else? What kind of damage can it cause to cars?
A: Rust. That’s the …
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By Doug Dahl |
12/9/20 07:24 PM
A 64-year-old Birch Bay woman is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly trying to assault her neighbor with a hunting knife on December 3.
The victim, who had previously …
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By Grace McCarthy |
12/3/20 09:29 PM
Governor Jay Inslee announced the launch of a tool that will help the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) track the spread of the coronavirus by notifying users if they have come in contact …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/2/20 09:14 PM
Small businesses experiencing economic hardship due to the Covid-19 pandemic can now apply for additional aid, thanks to a Washington State Department of Commerce grant that opened the week of …
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By Grace McCarthy |
12/2/20 09:08 PM
Claims for unemployment insurance increased in Whatcom County during the week of November 15 to 21, according to data released by Washington’s Employment Security Department (ESD). While …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/2/20 08:54 PM
Point Roberts Press, Inc. is pleased to announce two recent staff changes. Grace McCarthy has been named editor of The Northern Light, succeeding Oliver Lazenby who has left the company and begun a …
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12/2/20 08:40 PM
The Blaine Senior Center faces a $30,000 drop in its budget next year, and though the center has saved money by being closed since March 12, that cut will have an impact, director Kathy Sitker …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
12/2/20 08:35 PM
The Washington, D.C.-based Wilson Center has announced the formation of a cross-border task force to study the problem of how and when to relax rules imposed by the U.S. and Canada that limit border …
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12/2/20 08:33 PM
Following a number of similar measures from local and state governments nationwide, Whatcom County Council adopted a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis in its November 24 …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/2/20 08:32 PM
Despite the eradication of a nest in late October, the Asian giant hornets continued to be found in east Blaine with the latest sighting on November 12.
There have been eight confirmed detections …
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By Grace McCarthy |
12/2/20 08:29 PM
In a year filled with unforeseen challenges and important decisions, people with Medicare have through Monday, December 7 to select their Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan coverage for …
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By Jesse Gamez |
12/2/20 08:21 PM
Q: What is the best thing to do to avoid being identified by police if I’m a passenger in the vehicle? I have a warrant and don’t want to go to jail.
A: I’ve never been in your …
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By Doug Dahl |
12/2/20 08:20 PM
Whatcom County Public Works is helping travelers navigate snow and road obstructions with a new online map.
The County Travel Planner now provides information on road projects and snow plow …
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12/2/20 08:18 PM
Two east Blaine construction companies donated over $5,000 to the Blaine Boys and Girls Club.
Bellingham-based businesses Skeers Construction Inc. and Bellingham Millwork Supply Co. gave $5,100 to …
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12/2/20 07:55 PM
Higher than expected revenue from the city of Blaine’s Business and Occupation (B&O) tax has provided much-needed relief to city finances and the 2021 budget. City finance director Jeff …
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By Pat Grubb |
11/24/20 07:59 PM
The Whatcom County Health Department has revised its recommendations on phasing students into middle and high schools on November 18, leaving the Blaine school district scrambling as sixth and ninth …
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By Grace McCarthy |
11/24/20 07:56 PM
