For 29 years this issue, The Northern Light has covered Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo, attending city council meetings, school board and other local meetings, photographing festivals and high school athletics, in good times and bad to keep residents informed about their community. Above, the talented staff that produces each issue; from l., Aly McGee, Grace McCarthy, Nolan Baker, Ruth Lauman, Gary Lee, Louise Mugar, Pat Grubb and Molly Ernst. Not pictured: Doug De Visser.