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Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) issued an emergency closure for recreational and commercial molluscan shellfish harvesting in Drayton Harbor on January 7, citing an outbreak of …
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By Nolan Baker |
1/7/25 05:01 PM
(This is the second of a two-part Year in Review. January-June was published in the previous issue of The Northern Light.)
July
• The Washington State Department of Agriculture asked …
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By Grace McCarthy |
1/7/25 03:49 PM
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is asking the public for information on three recent ‘crash-and-grab’ burglaries of marijuana dispensaries, one of which occurred in Birch …
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By Grace McCarthy |
1/7/25 03:46 PM
The two-week holiday slow down in Borderite winter sports is over, and all five Blaine teams were back in action. The boys basketball team showed a strong home court performance against a Canadian …
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By Nolan Baker |
1/7/25 03:45 PM
As we reflect on the year 2024, it is clear that our city has made significant strides across a variety of departments, demonstrating commitment to growth, efficiency and community engagement. This …
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By Mike Harmon, city manager |
1/7/25 03:44 PM
Whatcom Hospice will provide support to Blaine area residents experiencing grief with a six-week series called “A Journey to Hope and Healing.” The series will run 1-2:30 p.m. every …
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By Grace McCarthy |
1/7/25 03:42 PM
I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished in the past year.
The Way Station, a revolutionary new community health center, opened this fall, bringing much-needed health care to …
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By Sharon Shewmake, state senator |
1/7/25 03:41 PM
As 2024 draws to a close, the Blaine Arts Council and Blaine Art Gallery celebrate an incredible year of community connection, creativity and growth.
This year, we proudly opened the Blaine …
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By Margaret Owens, Board president |
1/7/25 03:39 PM
In 2024, the Birch Bay Vogt Library Express Project saw a lot of progress and support. The Friends of the Birch Bay Library (FOBBL) had a busy year through generous donations, architectural work, …
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By Dianne Marrs-Smith, president |
1/7/25 03:38 PM
It is well-known that exercise is important for both physical and mental health. Being active affects our weight, blood pressure, stamina, moods and sense of wellbeing.
But have you ever …
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By Dale Mason-Newell and LaLani Pitts |
1/7/25 03:38 PM
As the 2024 calendar year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve our incredible students, staff, families and the communities of Point …
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By Dr. Christopher Granger, superintendent |
1/7/25 03:36 PM
In the New Year, plenty of people undoubtedly have something to the effect of, “get outside” listed as a resolution.
Being cooped up inside during months of gray and gloomy skies …
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By Nolan Baker |
1/7/25 03:35 PM
As your state representative, I try to work in a bipartisan way to bring needed resources to the residents of Whatcom County. Legislation I sponsored in 2024 brought some important successes for our …
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By Joe Timmons, state representative |
1/7/25 03:31 PM
The past year has been an exciting year for Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, and we are deeply grateful for the support of our community.
We started 2024 with a 68 percent …
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By Celine Mauger, activity coordinator |
1/7/25 03:30 PM
Diabetes is not only a physical condition. It is a 24/7 challenge to maintain mental well-being. Constant vigilance and decision-making are central in the lives of people with diabetes. The mental …
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By Sandhya M. Gelou |
1/7/25 03:28 PM
The Blaine Public Library was full of great events and activities in 2024. Here are but a few highlights:
In April, we honored Joyce Vanderpol for her generous donation of the small meeting room …
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By Jonathan Jakobitz, branch manager |
1/7/25 03:26 PM
This year, OverAll Walls proudly produced Blaine’s first OverAll Walls Mural Festival in September, bringing world-class art to our small seaside town. With immense gratitude to our talented …
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By Margaret Owens, CEO |
1/7/25 03:26 PM
The Bridge Community Hope Center in Birch Bay is comprised of three ministries: the food bank, the clothing boutique and the Grace Core Chaplaincy. Each operates under the 501c3 of the Bridge …
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By Lee Connors, executive director |
1/7/25 03:25 PM
The Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management (BBWARM) District’s mission is to reduce stormwater impacts, enhance water quality, and improve and protect habitat. In 2024, BBWARM …
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By Kate Rice, program specialist |
1/7/25 02:37 PM
