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Young at Heart

Trudi Norquist and Ellie Bonebrake serve drinks at the 50th anniversary celebration. Photo by Mathew Roland By Vicki McCullough It is hard to believe that it’s September already. As children go … more

County to host listening session about health on September 20

By Oliver Lazenby The Whatcom County Health Department is working on a report analyzing health differences throughout the county and it wants to hear from residents of Blaine and … more

Southbound border crossings into Blaine

A total 927,505 passengers and pedestrians crossed the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway border crossings in July, fewer than the previous two years, according to the Border Policy Research … more

Letters to the Editor: September 13-19

The Editor:  With Labor Day behind us, I want to thank all the hard working volunteers and Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce members for the fantastic summer they provided for all the … more

Young soccer team starts the season strong

Blaine junior Maya Ball makes a pass in the first half against Anacortes on September 11 at Pipeline Fields. Photo by Janell Kortlever By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School’s girls varsity soccer … more

Blaine beats Cedar Park 27–23 with a late touchdown

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine persevered through an exciting fourth quarter to beat Cedar Park Christian School 27–23 on September 7 at Bothell High School, giving the team a 2–0 … more

How to help socially isolated seniors

Age is often accompanied by wisdom, but men and women may also find that feelings of isolation, loneliness and depression settle in as they grow older. The Journal of Primary Prevention published … more

Live comfortably on less

Many people look toward retirement with mixed feelings –  there’s the anticipation of no longer having to stick to a set schedule, but there’s trepidation about living without a steady … more

Donations accepted for new charitable program serving Blaine, Birch Bay

By Stefanie Donahue Volunteers are getting an early start on collecting donations for the Community Toy Store, Blaine and Birch Bay’s newest charitable … more

Do you like seafood? Try SeaFeast September 21, 22

By Stefanie Donahue Filling Bellingham once again with seafood-themed fun and fare, SeaFeast will celebrate the town’s maritime heritage for the third consecutive year on Friday … more

Community Meals are back

The Community Assistance Program (CAP) began hosting weekly Community Meals from 5 to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday at the Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, on September 5. Meals are … more

Locals stay fit at Anytime Fitness

Keen on revamping the gym and rolling out new programs for seniors, 22-year-old Mike Andes recently purchased Anytime Fitness at Birch Bay Square. Prior to purchasing the business, Andes worked at … more

Tracy and Capp Connors receive Blaine Builder Award

Tracy and Capp Connors were awarded a Blaine Builder Award on August 27 for their participation in the Blaine Gardener’s Market.  Photo by Stefanie Donahue more

Transportation supervisor Carl Wagelie retires

The Blaine school board honored transportation supervisor Carl Wagelie, l., who retired in August after 24 years with the district. As transportation supervisor, he managed … more

Lots of beachside fun at Discover Birch Bay Days

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted Discover Birch Bay Days on September 1 and 2. The event featured food and craft vendors, a parade, live music, the Discover Days Dash, a crab derby, chainsaw … more

Development is picking up in Blaine

Residential building permits up 95 percent in first half of 2018 By Stefanie Donahue City staff have the numbers to prove that development is on the rise in … more

School board approves staff pay increases for 2018-2019

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district board of directors unanimously approved pay contracts for staff at an August 31 special meeting. Teachers at the lowest … more

Blaine police officers patrol on foot

Blaine Police Department sergeant Andy Anorbes, l., and officer Jake Farrer on foot patrol in downtown Blaine last week.     Photo by Oliver Lazenby more

Shellfish harvest restrictions lifted on 27 acres in Birch Bay

Improved sewage management allowed the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to remove commercial shellfish harvesting restrictions on 27 acres in Birch Bay. In a statement … more

Blaine crushes Earl Marriott 65–0 in football season opener

Blaine’s Derek Machula (No. 3) makes a tackle in Blaine’s season opener against Earl Marriott High School. Photo by Janell Kortlever In its first game, Blaine varsity football got the inspiration … more
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