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North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) will host a community meet and greet to welcome new division chief and fire marshal Herschel Rostov. The open house-style event will take place at Odell …
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4/24/19 05:54 PM
If you’re interested in running for one of the 134 offices up for election in Whatcom County this November, get ready to file your declaration of candidacy. Candidate filing week is May …
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4/24/19 05:53 PM
By Oliver Lazenby Blaine boys soccer won 3–1 at Nooksack Valley, the first win of the season for Blaine soccer. “The kids have been working really hard for that win every game,” …
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4/24/19 05:50 PM
By Oliver Lazenby Despite solid pitching from Colby Knutzen, Blaine couldn’t defeat league-leading Sedro-Woolley (16–2 overall) in a 3–0 duel on April 23. The …
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4/24/19 05:50 PM
By Jami Makan State senator Doug Ericksen (R-Whatcom County) has registered as a foreign agent for the kingdom of Cambodia. According to media reports, Ericksen created a company that has …
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4/24/19 05:48 PM
The Whatcom County Treasurer is reminding taxpayers that “first half” property tax payments are due April 30. Property tax statements are split into two payments, so this notice applies …
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4/24/19 05:48 PM
By Zoe Deal Back in the 1980s, Blaine belonged to the fisherman. During gillnetter openings it wasn’t uncommon to have 600 boats in the water. The seasons were …
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4/24/19 05:47 PM
By Pat Grubb Just in time for Earth Day, Stone Pier Press, an environmentally focused publishing house, has released Growing Perennial Foods, a Field Guide to Raising …
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4/24/19 05:45 PM
The Lummi Nation and Lummi Commercial Company held a grand opening for the new Lummi Bay Market at Fisherman Cove on April 19 with a ceremony featuring the Black Hawk Singers. The grocery …
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4/24/19 05:43 PM
A Blaine Builder Award was presented to Gary Dunster by mayor Bonnie Onyon at Blaine City Council’s April 22 meeting. Dunster was recognized for his contributions to the city of Blaine, …
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4/24/19 05:40 PM
By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district is projecting a $1.1 million budget shortfall next year and is planning a budget for the 2019-2020 school year that could …
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4/24/19 05:38 PM
By Oliver Lazenby After 13 years as Blaine school district superintendent and 36 years in public education, Ron Spanjer announced plans to retire at the end of …
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4/24/19 05:36 PM
By Jami Makan Blaine gas stations had a busy weekend, as the Easter holiday and high B.C. gas prices brought more drivers south of the border to fill up their …
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4/24/19 05:35 PM
06/14/1925 – 04/09/2019 Bob was born in Bellingham to William and Effie (Johns) Harlan. He graduated from Bellingham High School. On June 24, 1951 he was married to Florence …
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4/17/19 06:21 PM
April 7, 1:37 a.m.: Officers responded to a reported residential alarm on D Street. Officers arrived and spoke with a resident who advised a guest left and they couldn't reset the alarm in time, …
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4/17/19 06:08 PM
The Editor: I generally enjoy the newspaper. I just don’t get it sometimes, though. The latest issue has a half page photo on the cover, a headline: “Big turn-out ...” The caption …
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4/17/19 06:02 PM
By Jami Makan The city of Blaine has hired a new public defender to provide legal representation for indigent criminal defendants. The city has hired the Law Offices of Ziad Youssef, …
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4/17/19 06:01 PM
By Jami Makan Birch Bay is number one in Washington in retirement tax friendliness, according to a study by SmartAsset, a financial technology company that provides personal finance advice on …
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4/17/19 06:00 PM
By Aly Siemion During the month of April, Avenue Bread will donate 25 cents of every loaf of bread sold to Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT). Avenue Bread’s closest location is at …
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4/17/19 05:59 PM
