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Over a year-and-a-half after the U.S./Canada border closure and Blaine mailbox stores wait patiently for the return of loyal Canadian customers, all while they’ve settled into an adapted …
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By Grace McCarthy |
9/8/21 07:48 PM
As of September 8, the Whatcom County health department has confirmed at least 168 people tested positive for Covid-19 after attending the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden.
“This …
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By Grace McCarthy |
9/8/21 07:45 PM
Birch Bay’s seaside festival offered another weekend of family fun September 3-5. The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted the fun-filled event, with help from Blaine-Birch Bay Park and …
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9/8/21 07:40 PM
The city of Blaine has a new finance director: Daniel Heverling.
“I’m most excited to provide valuable service to the citizens of Blaine and to provide reliable, solid financial …
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By Grace McCarthy |
9/8/21 07:35 PM
The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce didn’t just return to hosting events in 2021. The chamber also launched a new podcast, the Birch Bay BuzzPod.
Each episode is released on the first of the …
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By Emily Feek |
9/8/21 07:31 PM
If you struggle to balance a healthy budget, local nonprofits are here to help.
Financial literacy nonprofit Whatcom Dream will offer six money management classes from Tuesday, September 28 until …
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By Grace McCarthy |
9/8/21 07:29 PM
Sales of single-use plastic bags will be banned in Washington state beginning on October 1 after governor Jay Inslee rescinded the proclamation delaying the original January 1, 2021 start …
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By Emily Feek |
9/8/21 07:27 PM
Question: Artificial Intelligence (AI) controlling stop lights seems much easier than AI driving a car. I’m not sure whether any are on the market yet, but seemingly AI stoplights could be an …
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By Doug Dahl |
9/8/21 07:18 PM
What does a captive killer whale feel? That’s one question Lopez Island author Gene Helfman asks in his debut novel set in Blaine and throughout the Salish Sea region.
The novel, …
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By Emily Feek |
9/8/21 07:15 PM
A Washington State University student from Blaine won first prize for tuba in the 18-23 age division at the 2021 European Music Competition.
Tim Schrader, an incoming third-year student, has been …
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By Emily Feek |
9/8/21 07:11 PM
Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels and recent rain, the Whatcom County fire marshal’s office is allowing recreational fires again. The modified burning restrictions went into effect …
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9/8/21 07:06 PM
Trinity Community Lutheran Church, a fixture of Point Roberts since 1913, is in danger of collapsing and requires $200,000 in repairs, according to Andy Mar who is heading the fundraising …
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By Pat Grubb |
9/8/21 07:04 PM
In the early 1890s the first Icelandic settlers arrived in Point Roberts. Though few in number, their resilient spirits fuelled a steadily growing population and founded a lasting heritage in this …
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By Margot Griffiths |
9/8/21 07:01 PM
After a decade of living with chronic kidney disease, Vonita McGee knows her body is wearing out.
At 63, McGee undergoes dialysis sessions three times each week at a Northwest Kidney Centers site …
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By JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News |
9/8/21 07:00 PM
Safe Harbor Legal Solutions, PLLC is offering a free seminar on retirement 7 p.m. Thursday, September 16 in Bellingham.
The seminar is geared toward people planning for, or already, retired to …
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9/8/21 06:57 PM
The Editor:
Well said, Dr. Kazymyra, well said. My sentiments exactly.
Theresa Pomeroy
Blaine
The Editor:
He’s a stand-up kind of guy. He’s been standing up for …
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9/8/21 06:55 PM
Aug. 28, 8:01 a.m.: Verbal domestic on D Street.
Aug. 28, 6 p.m.: Vandalism report on H Street.
Aug. 29, 2:40 p.m.: Parking problem on Grant Avenue.
Aug. 30, 3 p.m.: Theft of mail on …
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9/8/21 06:54 PM
Aug. 27, 2:11 p.m.: Landlord tenant dispute on Harbor Drive and East Street.
Aug. 27, 7:08 p.m.: Driving under the influence on Helweg Lane and Point Whitehorn Road.
Aug. 27, 7:44 p.m.: …
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9/8/21 06:53 PM
