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All aboard the Birch Bay Santa Train

 The much-awaited Santa Train returned to Birch Bay last week. Miniature World Family Fun Center re-opened the holiday favorite on November 25 at its 4190 Birch Bay Lynden Road … more

Blaine athletes receive award

Fall sports coaches and sportsmanship award winners at the Blaine school district board meeting on November 28. Front row, from l.: Madeline Hall, soccer; volleyball coach Bryan … more

City of Blaine honors Peace Arch gardener June Auld

Following her retirement as gardener at the Peace Arch State Park, June Auld, l., received the Blaine Builders Award from councilmember Paul Greenough. She retired after spending 37 … more

Seasonal light changes can lead to darker moods

Does your mood seem to mirror the seasons? Does it grow darker as fall and winter days get shorter and lift as the brighter days of summer approach? You could have a condition known … more

Blunt ceremonial knife allowed in Blaine schools

By Oliver Lazenby Sikh students at Blaine schools are allowed to carry ceremonial Sikh knives, called kirpans, school officials told parents at a November 28 school board meeting. A … more

Blaine City Council approves 1 percent property tax increase

In a 6–0 vote, Blaine City Council approved to increase the regular property tax by 1 percent for the coming year. The vote, taken November 28, has been discussed at council … more

Nature's Path fined $22K by WA Department of Ecology

By Stefanie Donahue The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) imposed a $22,000 fine against organic food manufacturer Nature’s Path following a reported series of water … more

Blaine police reports: November 23-29

November 23, 8 a.m.: An officer was on patrol in the school zone when he noticed a student walking away from campus. He contacted the 14-year-old boy, who was in possession of a vaporizer and a … more

Whatcom County sheriff reports: November 21-27

November 21, 3:53 p.m.: Drugs on Twilight Place. November 21, 9 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Henley Street. November 21, 9:39 p.m.: Burglary cold call. Three 17-year-old … more

Whatcom County EMS levy approved by a slim margin

By Stefanie Donahue The last votes have been counted and supporters of the county EMS levy can finally breathe easy. The fate of the levy had been up in the air from … more

Volunteers pack baskets with Thanksgiving supplies

The Blaine Community Assistance Program packed about 300 boxes with Thanksgiving food for families in need. Boxes ranged in size with some packed for families of two and some for 11 … more

Holiday activities on deck through December

By Stefanie Donahue Thanksgiving may be at the forefront, but festive folks from Blaine, Semiahmoo and Birch Bay are already thinking about the month to come – a slew of holiday … more

Library survey opens for Birch Bay residents

By Oliver Lazenby To help determine the need for a new library branch in Birch Bay, the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is collecting input from Birch Bay residents through a … more

Semiahmoo Shore project strides forward

Development along Semiahmoo spit is moving right along. Mike Kent, marketing manager and real estate broker for the Semiahmoo Shore project, sent along aerial photos to illustrate … more

Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce hosts annual membership meeting

From left, Iain Buchanan, Jim Dibley, Jesse Creydt, Jeff Carrington, Billy Brown, Wayne Diaz, Doralee Booth and Mike Kent. Photos by Chuck Kinzer. A prospective Birch Bay library, the ongoing berm … more

A walk down Marine Drive

A walk at Blaine Harbor offers passersby calm waters and a peaceful atmosphere. Reader Rebecca Allen snapped this photo on a walk with her dogs. Photo by Rebecca Allen. more

Reducing turnovers key to sucess for girls’ basketball

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine girls’ basketball head coach Ryan Pike knows what his team needs to do to win games this season: handle the basketball well. The team is … more

A scrappy boys’ basketball team hopes to build on last year’s success

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine varsity basketball is hoping to build on last year’s success, but it won’t resemble last year’s Borderites in terms of playing … more

The Bridge at Birch Bay to host Christmas sale

The public is invited to attend a Christmas thrift and boutique sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Bridge at Birch Bay on December 10. Local couple Lee and Rosemary Connors, pictured, are the faces … more

Five steps to prep your home for winter weather

This winter, stay ahead of frost and freezing temperatures by taking steps to get your home ready for the cold months ahead. If you’re not sure where to start, there are some quick step-by-step … more
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