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Spring into local agriculture with a CSA

By Alyssa Pitcher Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs from Whatcom County farms begin as early as May this year. CSA programs allow … more

Earth Day work party planned

By Ian Ferguson Volunteers are needed for the annual Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) Earth Day work party at Terrell Creek in Birch Bay on Saturday, … more

Young at heart: April 2015

By Lorrie Conyac Can you hear the sound of spring? Listen closely. Can you hear it? It’s the sound of people, lots and lots of people cleaning out closets, … more

Make way for Easter bunnies

A pair of tractor-riding chocolate bunnies await packaging at The C Shop in Birch Bay on March 30. According to co-owner Keith Alesse, farm-themed treats are selling out quickly … more

Birch Bay woman gets 43 years

By Steve Guntli Lesley Ann Villatoro, 29, who was convicted last month for driving her boyfriend to the scene of a grisly crime, was sentenced to 43 years in prison on March … more

West Drayton Harbor opens for diggers

By Ian Ferguson For the first time in years, the public can now legally harvest clams, mussels and oysters in a section of western Drayton Harbor that has been … more

Architect chosen for new high school

By Ian Ferguson The Blaine school district will enter into contract negotiations with Zervas Group, the Bellingham-based architects chosen to design the new $45 million capital … more

Corrections

From the March 26 edition of The Northern Light: In the article, “Fugitive nabbed at Blaine border,” suspect Carli Anja Marshall’s three warrants should read “for hindering … more

Running the bay: Birch Bay Road Race 2015

More than 500 runners and walkers participated in the 10th annual Birch Bay Road Race March 28, cruising around scenic Birch Bay on a breezy, partly sunny … more

Dos and don’ts of eating for two: What to choose when you’re pregnant or nursing

By Chad Thomas, MD PeaceHealth OB/GYN If you’re eating for two, you know a balanced diet of nutritious food is important – for your health and that of your … more

Cholesterol: no longer the bad egg for heart health

By Jess Wright, Registered Dietician Start cracking yolks – the egg is once again (incr)edible, and dietary cholesterol is no longer a “nutrient of concern” according to the … more

Rain barrels an easy way to lower water bills and conserve

Rain barrel workshops held by Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD), Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management (BBWARM) and the city of Blaine have helped hundreds … more

Rhino horn smuggler sentenced to prison

By Steve Guntli A Canadian man accused of smuggling rare rhinoceros horns out of Point Roberts has been sentenced to 30 months in prison. On March 25, Xiao … more

Pacific Arts Association announces Bruce Wolf Endowment Fund

By Steve Guntli Bruce Wolf had a lifelong passion for music and the arts. Now, the local arts association he founded is honoring his legacy. On March 21, the Pacific … more

A bigger, better beach

The shoreline improvement project at Marine Park in Blaine is already showing a dramatic difference. City crews have removed  the large concrete blocks near Telescope Beach and … more

Fugitive nabbed at Blaine border

By Steve Guntli A man accused of going on a criminal rampage that ended in the shooting of a police officer in Portland, Oregon, was arrested at the border last … more

Satpal Sidhu appointed to Whatcom County Council

By Ian Ferguson Whatcom County Council voted 5–1 to appoint Satpal Sidhu the district 2 representative, a seat left vacant following the resignation of Sam … more

Canadian murder suspect killed at Sumas border crossing

By Steve Guntli A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent shot and killed a man attempting to illegally cross the border near Sumas. At approximately 2:30 … more

Taiwanese busted with $231,000 worth of ecstasy

Two Taiwanese nationals were caught with nearly a quarter of a million dollars worth of drugs near the Blaine border. On March 17, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents … more

Help your lawn thrive through the growing season

By Angee Bolick Spring has arrived and lawns are waking from winter slumber. Proper spring maintenance and a little TLC should help your lawn thrive throughout the growing … more
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