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Blaine-based attorney predicts ‘wall’ on northern border due to marijuana laws

Blaine immigration attorney Len Saunders speaking at a Canadian senate hearing in Ottawa on March 19. Courtesy photo By Pat Grubb Blaine immigration attorney Len Saunders is predicting the upcoming … more

Blaine Senior Center hosts pancake breakfast

Musicians performed at the Blaine Senior Center during a St. Patrick’s Day pancake breakfast on March 17. Photo by Meg Olson more

SSC truck crashes on Shintaffer Road

A Sanitary Service Company (SSC) driver crashed into a utility pole on Shintaffer Road around 1 p.m. on March 20, causing power outages for approximately 1,685 Puget Sound Energy … more

Mouw, Prasad, Deming shine in track opener

Blaine seniors Isaiah Russ, left, and Dalton Mouw running the 100 meters at Blaine High School on March 15. Mouw won the event and Russ placed third. Photos by Janell Kortlever By Oliver Lazenby … more

In other sports news...

Softball Blaine varsity girls softball lost to Mount Baker 14–2 on March 15 and to Granite Falls 10–3 on March 20. The team’s record is 0–3. They play at Squalicum in the … more

Voter registration deadline nears

Residents who would like to vote in the Tuesday, April 24 special election must be registered to vote by Monday, March 26. This special election, voters will decide whether or not to … more

The C Shop re-opens

Folks hankering for something sweet can stop by The C Shop this week. To help you stock up for Easter, the candy shop will be selling chocolate bunnies of all varieties until … more

How to create a vehicle preparedness kit

Having your car breakdown while driving can be unnerving, potentially delaying trips and stranding motorists and their passengers for lengthy periods of time. However, for those … more

What to know about reducing the risk of vehicle theft

According to the Insurance Information Institute, more than 700,000 motor vehicles were reported stolen in the United States in 2015. And car theft is not exclusive to the United States, as the … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: March 5-10

March 5, 6:47 p.m.: Noise on Harborview Road. March 5, 8:13 p.m.: Verbal domestic on Hillvue Road. March 5, 9:48 p.m.: Welfare check on Birch Bay … more

Community raises funds for Blaine family that lost home in fire

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue firefighters at a mobile home at 2590 Canada View Drive in Blaine. No one was home at the time. Photos courtesy of Henry Hollander By Oliver Lazenby A crowdfunding … more

Blaine students join national gun violence walkout

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School students joined students around the nation in walking out of their classrooms on Wednesday, March 14, for 17 minutes, one … more

Legislative session bodes well for Blaine

State lawmakers adjourned the 60-day session on March 8. Several bills, budgets await the signature of Governor Jay Inslee. By Stefanie … more

Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival set for March 16-18

Learn about the many migratory birds that pass over Blaine and Birch Bay at the 16th annual Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival held Friday through Sunday, March 16 to 18. The event … more

Students take a stand against gun violence, organize march

Blaine ‘March For Our Lives’ co-organizers Aurora Edwards, l., and Emma Breedlove. Photos by Stefanie Donahue By Stefanie Donahue Inspired by young gun control advocates across the nation, two … more

Friends of Birch Bay State Park host AGM

Friends of Birch Bay State Park hosted its annual general meeting on March 7 at the BP Heron Center. Pictured r.: Doralee Booth, president. Photo by Chuck Kinzer more

First-game jitters contribute to softball team’s loss to Lynden

Coach Nancy Williams talks with Blaine infielders at Blaine’s season opener on March 12 at Pipeline Fields. By Oliver Lazenby A lot about the Blaine girls’ varsity softball team is new. The … more

Letters to the Editor: March 15-21

The Editor: Marie Odell [in response to a letter in the March 8 edition of The Northern Light] displays a misconception of what a disc golf course looks like. Rather than her … more

Community Food Co-Op makes donating to Let’s Move! Blaine easy

This month, local shoppers can donate to Let’s Move! Blaine at the Community Food Co-op. A health-centric nonprofit geared toward local students, Let’s Move! Blaine, was chosen … more

Allegiant Air to offer new nonstop flights to Denver

Starting May 18, Allegiant Air will offer nonstop service from Bellingham to Denver, Colorado. The Port of Bellingham made the announcement on March 7 and stated that the new route … more
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