Ace Hardware celebrated its grand opening in Blaine with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 30. The store, which held a soft opening in November, now has a paint department, outdoor garden department, lawnmowers, grills and other goods. From l.; Blaine Chamber of Commerce president Tim Woodard, chamber director Pete Nelson, store manager Ray Maxon, store owner Philippe Boulos, district manager Vicaro Weston, chamber executive director Jacquee Sovereign, and chamber treasurer Doug Cornelsen.
