December and New Year’s scenes around Blaine and Birch Bay ...
The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce’s quest to break the Guinness World Record for polar bear dip brought thousands of people to the Birch Bay shoreline on January 1.
Photo by Chuck Kinzer / ckimageart.com
New Year’s Eve was celebrated in Birch Bay with the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Ring of Hope and Fire event that lit up the sky on December 31, 2025.
Photo by Molly Ernst
Award-winning children’s musician Dana Cohenour led the 24th annual caroling event at Semiahmoo Resort on December 13, 2025.
Photo by Jason Cohenour
From l.; lieutenant Brent Greene, officer Will Dimezza, officer Violet Haggith and police chief Rodger Funk celebrate Dimezza and Haggith’s graduation from Basic Law Enforcement Academy on December 17, 2025.
Photo courtesy of Blaine Police Department
All My Favorite Things boutique at 372 H Street celebrated its grand opening in mid-December.
Photo by Ruth Lauman
The Community Assistance Program’s Community Toy Store offered toys and gift cards to over 317 children from 119 families in December. The store raised $3,300 for local nonprofits.
