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The Blaine varsity girls soccer team is headed for the playoffs after finishing its regular season on October 28 with a 3–1 loss to Burlington-Edison at home.
The Borderites’ regular …
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Oliver Lazenby |
10/30/19 06:20 PM
Blaine varsity football is preparing for its first home playoff game since 2013. Though the Borderites finished at the bottom of their division, they made the playoffs simply by being in the higher …
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Oliver Lazenby |
10/30/19 06:17 PM
A new online survey aims to gather input on the border-crossing habits and preferences of B.C. and Washington state residents.
Titled “Representations and Practices of the Canada/U.S. …
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Jami Makan |
10/30/19 06:15 PM
The city of Blaine was recently presented with an award from governor Jay Inslee’s office, recognizing the city’s efforts to engage its residents in key decisions about proposed projects …
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Jami Makan |
10/30/19 06:13 PM
Local realtor Mike Kent was recently recognized by the National Association of Realtors for his political advocacy in support of lower real estate taxes and stronger private property rights.
In …
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Jami Makan |
10/30/19 06:10 PM
If you’ve ever thought about recycling a Pringles can or a juice carton in Whatcom County, think twice. Recycling and safety manager Rodd Pemble of Sanitary Service Company said the public may …
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Kira Erickson |
10/30/19 06:07 PM
As winter approaches, there are many steps that homeowners can take to get their homes ready for the colder weather.
According to Heidi Hollander, office manager at Pacific Building Center (PBC) …
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Jami Makan |
10/30/19 06:03 PM
An unprecedented amount of money is being spent on this year’s race for Whatcom County executive, including television ads taking candidate Satpal Sidhu to task for comments he made suggesting …
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Jami Makan |
10/30/19 06:01 PM
Whatcom County sheriff Bernie Reynolds, in the white shorts, helps a boxer train at Fircrest Resort in Birch Bay for the Blossom Time bout, May 1961.
Photo by Jack Carver, courtesy Whatcom …
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10/30/19 05:59 PM
Birch Bay residents who are interested in cleaning up their neighborhood, reducing stormwater impacts and protecting water quality can participate in a new volunteer program.
The Adopt-a-Block …
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Jami Makan |
10/30/19 05:56 PM
Two trees were removed from the sidewalk outside of 442 Peace Portal Drive on October 22. The trees were Armstrong maples, which grow quickly and have sprawling root systems.
The removal of the …
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Kira Erickson |
10/30/19 05:49 PM
On October 7, The Northern Light emailed general election candidates running in competitive county and local races. We invited a submission from each of them, with a deadline of October 14. The …
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10/23/19 06:14 PM
Adding another attraction to downtown Blaine is Torr Lewis, who has opened up Tiny Taproom at 677 Peace Portal Drive in Tony Andrews’ building, also home to Tony’s Just a Bite. The …
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10/23/19 06:07 PM
Candidates running for Whatcom County, Port of Bellingham and Blaine school district positions answered a variety of questions during an election forum on October 14 at Birch Bay Bible Community …
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Oliver Lazenby |
10/23/19 06:05 PM
The November 5 general election is coming up, giving voters a chance to cast their votes for candidates running for various offices in Whatcom County.
Competitive races of interest to Blaine and …
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Jami Makan |
10/23/19 06:04 PM
A traveling British family touring Vancouver, B.C. was apprehended when their vehicle illegally crossed over the border into the U.S. along East Boundary Road near Lynden. The incident occurred …
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Kira Erickson |
10/23/19 06:02 PM
Students at Blaine High School are planning to conduct a food drive on Halloween.
Members of the Students With a Purpose (SWAP) club will go door to door from about 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, …
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Jami Makan |
10/23/19 05:59 PM
For Blaine football, the choice to play in the more difficult Sky Division rather than the lower Lake Division this year was partly a decision that improving as a football team is more important than …
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Oliver Lazenby |
10/23/19 05:57 PM
Blaine girls varsity volleyball lost a tough game 3–1 against Nooksack Valley on October 22. After the loss, Blaine’s record is 3–7 in conference games.
Nooksack Valley (6-4, …
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Oliver Lazenby |
10/23/19 05:56 PM
If anyone could tell you about the importance of archiving local news, it would be Blaine history buff Jim Zell. The retired Air Force veteran has been photographing issues of the Blaine Journal for …
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Kira Erickson |
10/23/19 05:53 PM
