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By Stefanie Donahue Verizon Wireless customers in south Semiahmoo should expect to see more bars of reception on their smartphones thanks to the Blaine Planning Commission, which …
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4/19/17 07:06 PM
By Meg Olson The rules are getting tighter for pleasure boaters who choose to cross the border. At a March meeting in Point Roberts, U.S. Customs and Border …
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4/19/17 06:37 PM
By Stefanie Donahue With just a few days left before the April 25 special election, Whatcom County Auditor Debbie Adelstein is reminding voters to get their ballots in on …
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4/19/17 06:36 PM
By Stefanie Donahue In just a few days, aspiring citizen scientists in Birch Bay will undergo water resource training. Bellingham-based RE Sources …
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4/19/17 06:35 PM
Bus riders with lingering questions about the Whatcom Transportation Authority’s (WTA) recent route changes are invited to stop by the Blaine Senior Center from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 …
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4/19/17 06:33 PM
Photo by Catherine Darkenwald CHS Northwest is taking a moment to celebrate all things that bark, meow, chirp and coo during the two-day Pet Days event this Friday and Saturday, April 22–23. …
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4/19/17 06:32 PM
Spring is the perfect time of year for pets to wander in the outdoors and explore. Before you let them loose, know that some common plants can be toxic if ingested. Aside from the …
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4/19/17 06:29 PM
April 3, 1:51 a.m.: Suspicious person on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 3, 8:34 a.m.: Trespass cold call on Birch Point Road. April 3, 10:12 a.m.: Prowler cold call on …
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4/19/17 06:26 PM
The folks at Van Wingerden Greenhouses are in the midst of growing 60,000 Easter lilies for the upcoming holiday. The business operates out of a retail store in Blaine and owns …
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4/12/17 06:17 PM
Matt Meyer takes his bike out for a spin, rhino in tow. Photo courtesy of rhinoride.org. By Stefanie Donahue It’s been nearly two years in the making, but in just a few weeks, South African …
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4/12/17 06:16 PM
Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County hosted Build Community Day on April 8 in Birch Bay. With financial assistance from the Whatcom Community Foundation’s Project Neighborly, …
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4/12/17 06:12 PM
Former regional director for public affairs at Phillips 66, Jeff Callender was the recipient of the first Ferndale Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Citizenship. “Jeff Callender has …
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4/12/17 06:10 PM
By Stefanie Donahue Competing against talent from Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah and Washington, 16-year-old Custer resident Aaron McInnis celebrated a first place win at the …
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4/12/17 06:09 PM
Erika Nuerenberg By Stefanie Donahue The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) board of trustees appointed a new member during a regular meeting on March 28. Erika Nuerenberg will join the now …
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4/12/17 06:07 PM
By Stefanie Donahue Known for their tiramisu, fruitcake and specialty cheesecakes, the folks at Chuckanut Bay Foods are building a reputation and have their sight set on expansion …
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4/12/17 06:05 PM
By Stefanie Donahue Organizers with the Blaine Fine Arts Association (BFAA) are looking forward to celebrating the 20th annual Arts and Jazz event after a winter snow storm forced …
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4/12/17 06:04 PM
Blaine Cemetery fees increase Per the recommendation of the Blaine Park and Cemetery Board, Blaine City Council voted to approve a substantial increase to Blaine Cemetery fees. …
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4/12/17 06:02 PM
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office is ramping up efforts to prepare Blaine and Birch Bay for an emergency. As early as next week, two new All Hazards Alert Broadcast (AHAB) sirens …
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4/12/17 06:01 PM
By Stefanie Donahue The Alzheimer Society of Washington is inviting the public to take part in a discussion about safety and dementia from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April …
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4/12/17 05:59 PM
By Stefanie Donahue According to a 2015 study from the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, an estimated 43.5 million people in the U.S. had provided unpaid care to an adult or …
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4/12/17 05:58 PM
