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Cross country team has season best at weekend invitational

By Oliver Lazenby Runners on Blaine High School’s small cross country teams may not have placed well relative to runners from around the state at last weekend’s Hole in the Wall … more

Letters to the editor: October 6-12

The Editor: The need is great. The need is now. Are the communities of Birch Bay, Blaine and Custer up for a challenge? Blaine Food Bank (BFB) has an incredible opportunity. If BFB … more

Coat drive helps families cut costs and avoid the cold

Thanks to a month-long campaign led by the Blaine Community Assistance Program (CAP) and Interfaith Coalition, low-income families throughout north Whatcom County can keep warm this … more

Young at Heart: October 2016

Have you ever ridden one of those roller coasters that have the big hill at the very beginning where you go over the top and rush head first to the bottom? Well, that’s sort of … more

Best ways to make an easy transition to Medicare

Too often consumers become confused and frustrated in their search for answers to some of the basic questions regarding Medicare. Below are some tips to make the transition to Medicare … more

Happy Fall! Time to think about your coolant

It’s fall, and time to thing about getting your vehicle ready for adverse weather. This is a good time to think about your engine cooling system. Regular … more

10 tips on getting the best possible oil change

Getting a vehicle’s oil changed according to the manufacturer’s specified maintenance schedule is probably the single best thing an owner can do to assure its longevity. Otherwise, in a very … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: September 29-October 9

September 29, 10:49 p.m.: Alarm audible on Loomis Trail Road. September 30, 5:26 a.m.: Alarm audible on Portal Way. September 30, 9:33 a.m.: Theft cold call on … more

Local football historian predicts big year for Blaine

By Oliver Lazenby Tyler Anderson, who runs whatcomcountyfootball.com, thinks he surprised people when he predicted Blaine Borderites would end this season with an 8–1 record. … more

Student homelessness programs are off to a busy start

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine School District’s Family Service Center provides low-income and homeless students with a variety of supplies and services to relieve the stress of not … more

Anatomy of an Exclusion: How it happens

By Pat Grubb Engraved on the International Peace Arch are the words, “May These Gates Never Be Closed.” For a few unlucky individuals, these gates have effectively clanged shut, … more

Whatcom County high school football historian uncovers milestones

By Oliver Lazenby When Blaine Borderites wide receiver Anthony Ball caught a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of the Borderites’ season opener, it’s safe to say no one … more

SeaFeast celebrates local maritime heritage

Seafood fans from throughout the county attended the first-ever Bellingham  SeaFeast last weekend on September 30 and October 1. The event kicked off at Marine Heritage Park, … more

Voter registration deadline nears

Planning on voting in the upcoming general election? Be sure to register before the deadline. October 10 is the deadline to update your address or to register online or by mail.  … more

Ban on crude oil exports extended

By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County Council voted to extend its temporary moratorium on applications for exporting unrefined fossil fuels from Cherry Point at its September 27 … more

Skaters get some air at newly renovated park

Blaine skaters celebrated the reopening of the newly renovated skate park, located behind the library on 4th Street, on September 30. The city of Blaine closed the park in mid-July … more

Art-Oberfest kicks off this weekend

Blaine’s Art-Oberfest happens October 8 - 9. The event is hosted by the Blaine Harbor Art Gallery. Pictured left is a piece by Debbie Haggman. It’s one of the many that will be … more

Determined walkers raise money for Blaine school

Blaine elementary school PTO held a walk-a-thon on September 28 to raise funds for field trips, technology upgrades, class supplies and more. This year, the PTO intended to raise … more

Blaine police chief chimes in on new study about officer fatigue

By Sarah Sharp There’s one suspended state of consciousness we can’t escape. Drugs, alcohol and other mind-altering substances can warp daytime reality, but eventually we all … more

Fundraiser hosted for the Boys & Girls Club of Whatcom County

Jeff and Christy Callender hosted a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Whatcom County on September 27. In total, the organization has raised $4,500 through the annual Great … more
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