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The Editor:
The leadership team for the Blaine/Birch Bay Community Toy Store would like to say a huge thank you to everyone in the community who had a part in making the toy store happen in 2019! …
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1/8/20 06:32 PM
In 1869, the Daily Cleveland Herald quoted lawyer John Godfrey Saxe as saying, “Laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion as we know how they are made.” That saying, or …
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Patrick Grubb |
1/8/20 06:31 PM
An author who lives in Birch Bay and writes about her experiences with chronic pain will be hosting an upcoming seminar and book release in Bellingham.
Julie Hanft will be signing copies of her …
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Jami Makan |
1/8/20 06:30 PM
Girls basketball
The Borderites snagged their first conference victory on January 7, a 42–10 blowout at Lakewood (2–8). The win improved Blaine’s record to 4–7 overall …
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Oliver Lazenby |
1/8/20 06:27 PM
The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce (BBCC) and Visitor Information Center enjoyed a successful 2019. We are ending the year with 152 members, including 26 new members added in 2019. BBCC is committed …
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Danielle Gaughen, event coordinator and Liz Thornton, executive director |
1/8/20 06:24 PM
It has been another year of growth for Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2). In 2019, the district partnered once again with the Whatcom Land Trust in the acquisition of property …
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Heidi Holmes, program manager |
1/8/20 06:22 PM
As we greet the 2020 calendar year, we will continue to work hard for every student every day with a robust academic offering and hands-on experiences to help make Blaine the best place in Washington …
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Dr. Christopher Granger, superintendent |
1/8/20 06:20 PM
April 4, 1931-December 16, 2019
Janet died peacefully at home, surrounded by her friends. She was an active member in the community.
A memorial service will be held at Blaine United Church of …
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1/8/20 06:16 PM
May 31, 1932 – December 17, 2019
Evelyn (Neely-Dealy) Roose, age 87, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 in Sedro-Woolley.
Evelyn was born May 31, 1932 in Burlington, WA to …
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1/8/20 06:13 PM
The Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) began 2019 still repairing our Wastewater Lift Station #6, which was damaged during the prior month’s King Tide event. BBWSD applied for and was …
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Erin Carampot, accounts receivable clerk |
1/8/20 06:10 PM
The Healthy Youth Coalition (HYC), in its second full year, served approximately 2,000 people at Rocktoberfest; had 1,200 visits to the weekly Teen Nites at Border Town Pizza; had 500 visits by …
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Jesse Creydt, president |
1/8/20 06:07 PM
December 24, 9:26 a.m.: During a vehicle search, Blaine police officers discovered what appeared to be an explosive device. Officers contacted Washington State Patrol and requested that bomb …
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1/8/20 06:00 PM
The Pacific Arts Association (PAA) kicked off 2019 with a Valentine Concert at Semiahmoo Resort. In spite of a crazy dose of snow, Nick Biello and Charlie Porter brought a ballroom full of Blaine …
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Marla Tuski, board member |
1/8/20 05:56 PM
Below is the text of a weather warning that was issued by the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office on January 2.
Whatcom County Coastal Weather Warning
Gale Warning Issued – The …
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1/2/20 02:00 PM
The Pacific Point condo building started construction in May and should be completed next summer. The building, which will be comprised of 18 waterfront units on the Semiahmoo Spit, was originally …
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1/2/20 01:55 PM
After decades in the works, preparatory work on Birch Bay’s long awaited beach restoration project began recently. The project, called the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility Project or the …
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1/2/20 01:48 PM
The city of Blaine provides a wide range of services to about 5,400 residents living on the shores and hills around Drayton Harbor. This article only begins to describe what happens in a year, but we …
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Michael Jones, city manager |
1/2/20 01:27 PM
While closing out my tenure as county executive, it’s nice to reflect on the progress we have made in past years. In 2019, we’ve made significant improvements in technology initiatives …
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Jack Louws, Whatcom County executive |
1/2/20 01:24 PM
The Editor:
Once again, the Blaine Food Bank (BFB) has been humbled.
With great pride and gratitude to local residents and businesses, BFB volunteers announce that we successfully raised …
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1/2/20 01:20 PM
