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Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival attracts a crowd

A volunteer with the Sardis Raptor Center participates in a presentation during the Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival last weekend. The event brought bird experts and droves of enthusiasts … more

Summer program will support kindergarteners

Bellingham school district starts its Promise K program for kindergarteners in 2013. Photo courtesy of Bellingham Public Schools. By Oliver Lazenby One challenge that kindergarten teachers at Blaine … more

Port awards funding for city project

The Peace Portal west alley project. Photo courtesy of the city of Blaine. By Stefanie Donahue Last week, Blaine joined a handful of cities in Whatcom County to receive thousands of dollars in grant … more

Online fundraiser garners an outpouring of support for Blaine family

By Stefanie Donahue While 11-year-old Brayden Large anxiously awaits brain surgery in April, folks from around the community are offering him and his family a helping hand. In just … more

MyShan Dairy receives non-GMO certification

Last week, MyShan Dairy joined select dairy farms in Washington that possess certification from the Non-GMO Project. The farm produces whole milk from Guernsey cattle. “This is … more

Blaine students medal in state winter Special Olympics

From l., Ryker Reneau, coach Leslie Dykstra, coach Amber Burling and Nathan Skinner. Reneau and Skinner won medals in the basketball individual skills competition at the state … more

Blaine High School alum makes all-conference basketball team

Taylor V’Dovec in a game at Blaine High School in 2015. Photo by Janell Kortlever By Stefanie Donahue Class of 2015 Blaine graduate Taylor V’Dovec was selected to the New England Women’s and … more

Chuckanut Rugby on the lookout for players

Ferndale-based Chuckanut Rugby is trying to grow its mini rugby program. For more information, go to chuckanutrugby.com. Photo courtesy of Chuckanut Rugby. more

After a taste of success, Borderites baseball is hungry for more

Sean Linville is back as varsity baseball head coach after a two-year break. Photo by Oliver Lazenby. By Oliver Lazenby Last year, Blaine’s varsity baseball team made it deep into the playoffs and … more

Voter registration deadline approaches

If you plan to vote in the April 25 special election, you have just a few days left to register. Monday, March 27 is the deadline to update your address or to register online or by … more

WTA route changes take effect this Sunday, March 19

Make sure you hop on the right bus this weekend – the Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) is rolling out new routes and schedules this Sunday, March 19. The changes come out of … more

Habitat project in Birch Bay nears completion

Volunteers work at the Leeside Drive property. Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity By Stefanie Donahue Just a few months ago, folks with Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County were giddy with … more

Blaine duo joins the Big Climb

Blaine family doctor Marta Kazymyra and her grandson A.J. Telles are participating in the 31st annual Big Climb to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on Sunday, March 26 at … more

Free vehicle leak inspections offered

By Stefanie Donahue To prevent oil seeping into Puget Sound, the Department of Ecology sponsors the Don’t Drive and Drip program to offer free leak inspections to drivers … more

Veterinarian offers recommendations to properly care for newborn chicks

By Robin Eggenberger, doctor of veterinary medicine at Kulshan Veterinary Hospital Springtime is always special for poultry enthusiasts. Winter is over and it is time to start a new … more

Spring Business Showcase takes place March 16

The 10th annual Spring Business Showcase takes place from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 16 at the Silver Reef Casino event center, located at 4876 Haxton Way in Ferndale. Hosted by the … more

Voice of Blaine basketball retires after 30 years

By Oliver Lazenby If you’ve attended a Blaine basketball home game since the Reagan administration, chances are you’ve heard John Liebert’s voice on the microphone after every … more

Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival begins Friday

The 15th annual Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival takes place this Friday through Sunday, March 10–12. The event features wildlife field trips, live presentations, … more

Emergency preparedness expo slated for March 25

Richard Martin By Stefanie Donahue Are you prepared for an emergency? If you answered “no” to that question, folks with NorthWest Emergency Preparedness (NWEP) encourage you to stop by an … more

Esteemed piano player returns to Blaine March 18

Photo courtesy of Bob Milne By Stefanie Donahue Before pianist Bob Milne takes the stage for a rousing performance, he avoids one thing: practice. Lauded as a “musical genius,” Milne says he … more
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