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Every kid’s a winner when it comes to playing sports. Game time can boost a youngster’s social skills and provide plenty of healthful exercise that’s also a lot of fun. But every sport poses at …
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8/3/16 07:18 PM
By Sarah Sharp While standing in line at the grocery store, Dr. Marta Kazymyra of Bay Medical Clinic in Blaine often spots the warning signs of skin cancer on the shopper in front of …
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8/3/16 07:17 PM
By Oliver Lazenby The Washington State Department of Transportation is preparing to replace a culvert beneath Blaine Road that will likely close both lanes for a few days later this …
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8/3/16 07:14 PM
By Stefanie Donahue The Blaine Planning Commission approved a citizen-sponsored amendment proposal on July 28 aimed at reducing the amount of permitted space between gasoline service …
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8/3/16 07:13 PM
Plans are in the works for a new Birch Bay park. The public can weigh in on this subject this Saturday, August 6. Photo by Oliver Lazenby. By Oliver Lazenby Want to share your ideas for Birch Bay’s …
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8/3/16 07:12 PM
By Stefanie Donahue Blaine residents are invited to take part in a three-piece public survey, addressing topics related to the public library, tourism and the local …
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8/3/16 07:10 PM
By Stefanie Donahue Bus riders in Whatcom County can hop on a bus for free August 14–20, courtesy of the Whatcom Transportation Authority. All routes, with exception to Mount …
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8/3/16 07:09 PM
A Blaine man was reported to police Thursday, July 21 after he was found making his way through third and Cedar Streets in the nude. According to reports, he had just pursued and …
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7/28/16 02:01 PM
Due to the warm weather conditions ahead and low fuel moisture levels, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office enacted restrictions on all open burning in unincorporated Whatcom County on July …
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7/28/16 01:12 PM
Point Roberts Press is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefanie Donahue as editor of The Northern Light. A Western Washington University graduate, Stefanie received a Bachelor of Arts degree …
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7/27/16 07:49 PM
Photo by Molly Ernst. Kids division (12 and under): 1st place: Team Mikey, for ”Winter Wonderland” 2nd place: Team Emily, Sophia, Carson, Ava and Claire, for ”Above the Water” 3rd …
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7/27/16 07:47 PM
The Northern Light reached out to all candidates running for positions within Washington’s 42nd legislative district and asked: Why should members of the Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer and Point Roberts …
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7/27/16 07:37 PM
By Bill Elfo Whatcom County Sheriff As sheriff, I am responsible for operating the jail in a safe and humane manner that meets constitutional and other legal standards. Failures of …
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7/27/16 06:35 PM
July 18, 3:48 a.m.: Suicidal subject on Harborview Road. July 18, 1:16 p.m.: Mental cold call on West Road. July 18, 1:29 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Bay …
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7/27/16 06:33 PM
By Stefanie Donahue Blaine and Birch Bay residents will have the chance to step aboard two historic vessels this August 5 through 7. Tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain …
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7/27/16 06:28 PM
By Oliver Lazenby As an adult, Brad “Brose” Ambrose took to saying, “every day is a bonus,” because he was born with a liver disease and doctors told his parents he probably …
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7/27/16 06:24 PM
By Stefanie Donahue A two-month-long investigation concluded with the arrest of Atri Roy, 37, an individual suspected of selling heroin at his property on the 9400 block of Dahl …
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7/27/16 06:23 PM
Photo by Steve Guntli from Drayton Harbor Days 2015. By Stefanie Donahue Blaine’s pirate-themed Drayton Harbor Days event celebrates its ninth straight year on Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7. …
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7/27/16 06:21 PM
Blaine’s 7th Street Community Garden. Photo by Sarah Sharp. Photos, video and story by Sarah Sharp Mostly bare, with scattered weed patches. That’s how the strip of land across from Grace …
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7/27/16 06:16 PM
By Sarah Sharp As the city of Blaine’s “Yard of the Week” awards prove, Blaine residents are known for their beautiful lawns and gardens. But a green lawn may not mean …
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7/27/16 06:15 PM
