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By Stefanie Donahue Register by Monday, July 9 to vote in the Tuesday, August 7 primary election. Whatcom County Auditor Debbie Adelstein reminds residents that they …
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7/3/18 06:57 PM
Silver Stag owner Brad Smith demonstrates the process for creating a Silver Stag knife. Photos by Oliver Lazenby By Oliver Lazenby For years, Brad Smith’s knife company has been a common name to …
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7/3/18 06:54 PM
Now’s the time to start brainstorming a design for the Birch Bay Sand Sculpture competition. The annual event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15, at the Birch …
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7/3/18 06:52 PM
Bay Breeze Restaurant and Bar on the water. Photo by Ruth Lauman By Stefanie Donahue A handful of businesses recently opened shop in Blaine and Birch Bay. Here’s a quick look at what they have to …
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7/3/18 06:49 PM
Firefighters from North Whatcom Fire and Rescue put out a truck fire at the Blaine Harbor parking lot on June 28. Photos by Stefanie Donahue
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7/3/18 06:47 PM
The Editor: I’ve lived and worked downtown since 1994. I always thought Blaine had great potential for a vibrant downtown and so I invested here. I haven’t seen …
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7/3/18 06:46 PM
The Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee (BTAC) is accepting grant applications for new and ongoing projects that will help bolster tourism in the city. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on Friday, August …
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7/3/18 06:45 PM
At the Peace Arch crossing in May: 220,903 passenger vehicles, 419,290 passengers, 101,218 NEXUS vehicles and 162,840 NEXUS passengers. At the Pacific Highway crossing in May: …
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7/3/18 06:45 PM
A balanced diet is an integral element of a healthy lifestyle for men, women and children alike. But while kids and young adults might be able to get away with an extra cheeseburger here or there, …
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7/3/18 06:44 PM
There is no better time or place to enjoy nature than summertime in Washington state. But as eager as you may be, don’t forget to practice proper summer safety – and we’re not just talking …
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7/3/18 06:43 PM
Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 unveiled two new outdoor pickleball courts at Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, last month. The court is open 9 a.m.-2 …
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7/3/18 06:42 PM
‘Shoe,’ a musical put on by the Blaine High School drama club, received accolades from Seattle-based musical theater company, The 5th Avenue Theatre. The performance received awards for …
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7/3/18 06:42 PM
If you receive a phone call from law enforcement requesting money, assume it’s a scam. According to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), a resident recently reported …
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7/3/18 06:41 PM
The Blaine school board recognized high school tennis coach and board member John Freal, c., for decades of coaching. Freal is retiring from his coaching position.Photo by Oliver …
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7/3/18 06:41 PM
June 11, 4:29 p.m.: Warrant served on Giles Road. June 11, 7:33 p.m.: Agency assist on Harborview Road. June 11, 7:55 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on East …
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7/3/18 06:39 PM
There’s a lot going on this Fourth of July. Here are a few things you should know: • Blaine’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4 at the …
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6/27/18 05:40 PM
By Stefanie Donahue As the cost to operate Whatcom County Jail continues to climb, the city of Blaine is pursuing alternatives to housing inmates. Based on a …
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6/27/18 05:32 PM
[slideshow_deploy id='25298'] Fifty-two people, including kids, parents and instructors, took to part in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson at Birch Bay Waterslides on June 21, the …
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6/27/18 05:31 PM
The Flying Karamazov Brothers on stage during the 2017 Chautauqua tour. Photo courtesy of New Old Time Chautauqua By Oliver Lazenby An old American tradition will be revived this week, as the New Old …
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6/27/18 05:29 PM
A sand and gravel berm would cover the seawall at Birch Bay. Seawalls protect the road and nearby buildings, but result in more sand being carried offshore by reflected wave energy, and thus, less …
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6/27/18 05:28 PM
