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Construction begins on housing development in Semiahmoo

By Stefanie Donahue The first phase of a project to develop a mix of residential and commercial space on 19.4 acres in Semiahmoo is well on its way. Bellingham-based … more

Blaine Food Bank to change hours of operation

By Stefanie Donahue Starting Tuesday, December 12, the Blaine Food Bank will change its hours of operation. Joan Smith, a representative with the food bank, said … more

Get help renewing or signing up for a Washington state health plan

By Stefanie Donahue As the deadline to renew or sign up for a health plan through Washington Healthplanfinder quickly approaches, the Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement (WAHA) … more

Letters to the Editor: December 7-13

The Editor:  Hallelujah and about time! Why are people surprised about national manhandling and sexual abuse? It is past time for open discussion about a cultural … more

10 ways to add more joy to your life

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once wrote, “Into each life, some rain must fall.” ‘Tis the season for joy. Being joyful has the power to help you bounce back from stressful events, solve problems, … more

The Christmas Shop opens in Birch Bay

The Christmas Shop, located at 8115 Birch Bay Square suite 114, is open seven days a week from now until Saturday, December 23. Owner Deanna Gould, l., said they offer new, used and … more

Hundreds of Thanksgiving meals given to families in need

On November 22, volunteers with the Community Assistance Program and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue prepared turkey dinners with all the trimmings to families from Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer and Point … more

Demand for Meals on Wheels and More on the rise

Meals on Wheels and More director Julie Meyers. Photo by Stefanie Donahue. By Stefanie Donahue The country’s senior population is growing and social service agencies are feeling the pressure. … more

New program could bring higher density housing to Birch Bay

By Oliver Lazenby A new Whatcom County program could use Birch Bay as the first area to test denser single-family housing, in exchange for a fee that would benefit the preservation … more

17th annual Thanksgiving dinner draws hundreds

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 86 hosted a Thanksgiving dinner on November 23 at the Blaine Senior Center. Photos by David Van Duisen. more

Fresh faces abound on boys basketball squad

Adam Vega snags a rebound in practice at Blaine High School. Photo by Oliver Lazenby. By Oliver Lazenby This year’s Blaine boys varsity basketball has a clean slate, after finishing last season … more

City’s legislative agenda for 2018 session prioritizes infrastructure

By Stefanie Donahue In anticipation of the 2018 legislative session beginning in January, Blaine City Council voted for state lawmakers to prioritize two major infrastructure … more

Mike Dodd receives standing ovation after 40 years of service

The Blaine School Board honored outgoing director Mike Dodd, r., for his 40 years of service at a November 27 school board meeting. Dodd was first elected to the board in 1977. … more

Blaine grad breaking school records as college kicker

Kyle Sentkowski By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School 2016 graduate Kyle Sentkowski broke records this year as a kicker for the College of the Siskiyous Eagles football team in Weed, California. … more

Winter eagle watching on local rivers

By Oliver Lazenby From late November to late January, thousands of bald eagles descend on local rivers and streams in search of chum salmon. Eagles arrive from as far as Montana, … more

Port passes budget with $10.5 million deficit

By Oliver Lazenby Port of Bellingham commissioners have approved a 2018 budget with expected revenues of $47.5 million and expenditures of $58 million, resulting in a $10.5 million … more

How to take care of a Christmas tree

Christmas trees are one of the season’s favorite traditions. The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) states that there are approximately 25–30 million real Christmas trees … more

Letters to the editor: November 30-December 6

The Editor: For the 17th year in a row, the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 86 out of our own city of Blaine sponsored a Thanksgiving Dinner at the Blaine Senior/Community … more

How the Grinch almost stole Christmas...

By Stefanie Donahue Not even a grinch could stop local volunteers from decking Blaine in holiday decor last week. On November 17, James Patrick Kelly, 51, … more
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