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By Steve Guntli The caboose of a train came partially off the tracks near Cherry Point on August 19. The train was hauling 20 cars of petroleum coke, a coal-like byproduct of the oil …
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8/26/15 07:29 PM
By Steve Guntli The festival formerly known as Discovery Days is returning this weekend, August 29 and 30, with a new name, a new location and new events. The festival, now …
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8/26/15 07:27 PM
Nicholas Cunningham (car 134) and Chad Solomon (car 108), both of Blaine, competed in the demolition derby on Monday, August 17, at the Northwest Washington Fair. In the afternoon show, …
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8/26/15 07:24 PM
Photo by Katelyn Doggett By Ian Ferguson Blaine city staff and city council members attended a Blaine Chamber of Commerce meeting to talk about signage in Blaine with local business owners. The …
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8/26/15 07:19 PM
By Ian Ferguson Blaine’s school district campus may have been devoid of students this summer, but construction crews kept the place busy working on a litany of long …
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8/26/15 07:16 PM
By Gary Paul Bryant When Johannes Lisiecki waded into the cold waters of Semiahmoo Bay on August 22, no one was really sure what the outcome would be. Slapped by wakes of passing …
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8/26/15 07:00 PM
TripAdvisor users have a lot of love for Birch Bay. The website, which aggregates user reviews from vacation sites around the globe, named Birch Bay one of the 14 most affordable vacation …
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8/26/15 06:54 PM
Jalen Kortlever, m., drops to pass as teammates block in a home game last season. Photo by Janell Kortlever The Borderites are gearing up for football season, with preseason practice in full swing. …
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8/26/15 06:53 PM
Photo by Molly Ernst By Melissa Elenbaas, of Memorable Events and Catering in Ferndale Try this crab recipe in honor of the end of summer. Ingredients: • 1/2 a live Dungeness crab per …
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8/26/15 06:49 PM
By Katelyn Doggett Even though back-to-school season has begun and the weather has started to cool down, fall doesn’t officially begin until September 23. Continue the summer fun a …
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8/26/15 06:38 PM
Beachcombers take advantage of the hot August weather in Birch Bay. Photo by Ruth Lauman
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8/19/15 05:31 PM
By Ian Ferguson The Blaine Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) is brainstorming solutions to help Blaine’s economy. Some ideas …
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8/19/15 05:30 PM
By Steve Guntli Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) is looking for applicants for grants in 2016. BBBPRD2 wants to promote …
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8/19/15 05:28 PM
By Steve Guntli Washington’s supreme court is fining the state government $100,000 a day for the legislature’s failure to fully fund public education. The ruling …
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8/19/15 05:18 PM
Alaska Airlines is bringing back daily flights to Hawaii and Las Vegas out of Bellingham International Airport (BLI). Alaska will now offer flights to Honolulu, Maui and Las Vegas …
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8/19/15 05:17 PM
Destiny Mezo, age 9, holds a custom guitar, made by Bryan Cronk of Bellingham. Cronk’s guitars were raffled off to benefit the Cronk Endowment fund. Photo by …
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8/19/15 05:16 PM
Dogs make a house a home; there is no doubt about it. If you have ever thought about including a dog in your family, here are several reasons to consider moving ahead on a furry …
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8/19/15 05:13 PM
By Katelyn Doggett Living a healthy lifestyle becomes natural as long as you make time for it and stay consistent, said 72-year-old Semiahmoo resident Karen Ornelas …
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8/19/15 05:12 PM
Screening for common cancers is widely promoted by many health advocates. However, for adults at average risk without symptoms, it’s important to be strategic about such testing, …
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8/19/15 05:11 PM
By Steve Guntli A Blaine attorney was honored last month with an award for his exceptional record of community service. Rajeev Majumdar, a partner …
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8/19/15 05:09 PM
