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Community Thanksgiving Meal returns to Blaine

Blaine’s Community Thanksgiving Meal is back with new organizers, after the annual dinner – a fixture of the community for nearly two decades – was unexpectedly cancelled last year. … more

City of Blaine’s lobbyists preview upcoming legislative session in Olympia

During the next legislative session in Olympia, lobbyists hired by the city of Blaine plan to ask state lawmakers for $650,000 to pay for the next steps of the Bell Road grade separation project. … more

Former interim police chief of Blaine dies after being struck by vehicle

Michael Knapp, Lynden’s interim police chief, died from injuries sustained after he was struck by a vehicle in Lynden on November 5. Knapp, who previously served as Blaine’s interim … more

Phase II begins for Drayton Reach lots

Drayton Reach has been a project years in the making. Sectioned off into 39 lots, the 10-acre parcel that lay untouched for years is now for sale. Real estate broker Grant Dalgliesh is handling the … more

BHS theater arts students join International Thespian Society

At its October 28 board meeting, the Blaine school board recognized Blaine High School theater arts students for becoming an International Thespian Society troupe. The International Thespian Society … more

Letters to the Editor: November 14-20, 2019

The Editor: On behalf of the board of the Pacific Arts Association (PAA), a heartfelt thanks to all of the individuals and families who attended Nick Biello’s EastWest Winds Quintet … more

Christmas toy drive starts on Friday, November 15

Donations are needed for a holiday gift assistance program that allows families with limited financial resources to buy Christmas presents for their children at significantly reduced prices. The … more

LWV event to explore money in politics

An upcoming event in Bellingham will help attendees “follow the money” and find out who is spending money on political campaigns. The League of Women Voters (LWV) of … more

Blaine senior Taylee McCormick finishes strong at state cross country meet

Blaine senior Taylee McCormick capped her career with the Blaine cross country team with a strong finish at the 2A state cross country meet on November 9 at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. … more

Participate in local work parties to enhance salmon conservation

The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) will be hosting two work parties this month to support salmon habitat conservation at California and Terrell creeks. For the California Creek … more

BHS club receives award for addressing difficult topics

When it began in 2017, Upstanders United was an invitation-only club composed of mostly Blaine High School seniors. They had big ideas about speaking out to the school about taboo topics, but the … more

Medicare open enrollment for 2020: frequently asked questions

Medicare open enrollment began on October 15 for Washington’s 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries. Local residents still have until Saturday, December 7 to fill out their paperwork. The process … more

John Joseph Hawkes

July 28, 1950 - October 19, 2019 John Joseph Hawkes passed away at age 69 in Potrero, Costa Rica on October 19, 2019. John was born in Vancouver, British Columbia on July 28, 1950. He moved to … more

Historical photo of the week

Billboard for Birch Bay Resorts, March 1953. Photo by Jack Carver, courtesy Whatcom Museum more

WTA proposes changes to bus fares

The Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) could soon be changing its bus fares. The changes would affect the price of the 31-day pass, increasing from $25 to $30, and the 92-day pass, increasing … more

Emergency preparedness: How do I start – before I get started?

Now that you have established what “emergency preparedness” is, and that there is a legitimate need for it – as suggested by emergency response entities and advocates worldwide … more

Mobile needle exchange helps curb spread of disease in Birch Bay

After a successful pilot program in Birch Bay and Maple Falls, the Whatcom County Health Department’s mobile needle exchange program is here to stay, and the county is working to expand its … more

Blaine pizza parlor introduces new name, new menu and lower prices

A local pizza restaurant known for its community service has relaunched with a new name, a new menu and lower prices. As of November 1, say goodbye to Pizza Factory and hello to Border Town … more

Lakewood beats Blaine soccer in action-packed final minutes

Blaine varsity soccer suffered a heartbreaking 2–1 overtime loss in a must-win playoff game at Lakewood on October 31. Making the defeat harder to bear, Blaine took a 1–0 lead … more
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