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Point Roberts Press, Inc. is pleased to announce two recent staff changes. Grace McCarthy has been named editor of The Northern Light, succeeding Oliver Lazenby who has left the company and begun a …
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12/2/20 08:40 PM
The Editor:
I have been very disappointed recently with my own state senator (district 42), Doug Ericksen. Unlike my 42nd district representative, Republican Luanne Van Werven, who graciously …
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12/2/20 08:37 PM
The Blaine Senior Center faces a $30,000 drop in its budget next year, and though the center has saved money by being closed since March 12, that cut will have an impact, director Kathy Sitker …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
12/2/20 08:35 PM
The Washington, D.C.-based Wilson Center has announced the formation of a cross-border task force to study the problem of how and when to relax rules imposed by the U.S. and Canada that limit border …
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12/2/20 08:33 PM
Following a number of similar measures from local and state governments nationwide, Whatcom County Council adopted a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis in its November 24 …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/2/20 08:32 PM
Despite the eradication of a nest in late October, the Asian giant hornets continued to be found in east Blaine with the latest sighting on November 12.
There have been eight confirmed detections …
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By Grace McCarthy |
12/2/20 08:29 PM
In a year filled with unforeseen challenges and important decisions, people with Medicare have through Monday, December 7 to select their Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan coverage for …
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By Jesse Gamez |
12/2/20 08:21 PM
Q: What is the best thing to do to avoid being identified by police if I’m a passenger in the vehicle? I have a warrant and don’t want to go to jail.
A: I’ve never been in your …
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By Doug Dahl |
12/2/20 08:20 PM
Whatcom County Public Works is helping travelers navigate snow and road obstructions with a new online map.
The County Travel Planner now provides information on road projects and snow plow …
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12/2/20 08:18 PM
Two east Blaine construction companies donated over $5,000 to the Blaine Boys and Girls Club.
Bellingham-based businesses Skeers Construction Inc. and Bellingham Millwork Supply Co. gave $5,100 to …
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12/2/20 07:55 PM
November 21, 1:08 p.m.: Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and determined the driver to have a suspended license and canceled car title. Officers arrested, cited, and released the …
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12/2/20 07:47 PM
Higher than expected revenue from the city of Blaine’s Business and Occupation (B&O) tax has provided much-needed relief to city finances and the 2021 budget. City finance director Jeff …
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By Pat Grubb |
11/24/20 07:59 PM
The Whatcom County Health Department has revised its recommendations on phasing students into middle and high schools on November 18, leaving the Blaine school district scrambling as sixth and ninth …
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By Grace McCarthy |
11/24/20 07:56 PM
The Editor:
Are you a high school student looking to explore different career opportunities? If so, join Blaine high school and Yes Whatcom/Whatcom Business Alliance’s Virtual Career Fair on …
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11/24/20 07:40 PM
A Bellingham man died after being hit while walking on Birch Bay-Lynden Road in Custer on November 19.
Monte L. Nieuwendorp, 60, was walking in the eastbound travel lane near Percie Road when an …
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11/24/20 07:38 PM
In the almost 50 years the Dalgliesh family has run a board game business, they say they haven’t seen sales as good as they are right now.
“We’ve been doing better this year than …
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By Ian Haupt |
11/24/20 07:35 PM
Blaine City Council unanimously approved a temporary noise ordinance waiver for nighttime bulkhead repair at Blaine Harbor during a November 19 special meeting.
Council voted to authorize city …
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By Grace McCarthy |
11/24/20 07:30 PM
