Articles published Thu, Oct 23, 2008
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Letters to the Editor -- October 23, 2008
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Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce annual meeting
Newly elected Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce board of directors: Marty Stauffer, Molly Ernst, Chandra Dunn, Lisa Guthrie, Mike Kent and Janell Kortlever...
RED program a local source for interest-free business loans
While uncertainty seems to rule international finance, Blaine’s Rural Economic Development (RED) fund still is providing a ready source of interest-free...
Used ski equipment and clothing swap this weekend
Many intrepid locals will find it hard to feel discouraged by the (all too rapid) return of winter weather – after all, cold means snow, and we have...
Kuuskmann performs Chesky’s concerto on CD
Chesky’s CD lasts nearly one and one-half hours. It opens with a “Concerto for Piano and Orchestra” with pianist Love Derwinger rendering...
Blaine graduate completes NASA-designed program
Blaine graduate Evan Piccioni was one of 154 students from across the state to complete a summer program with the Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS).
Fifteen Blaine high school students earn AP awards
Fifteen Blaine high school students have earned AP scholar awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP exams.
Eagle scout to be presented with award this Friday
Paul Thomas Morell, 18 of Blaine, has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to scouts, the Eagle Scout Award.
Briefs
City unveils $4.8 million budget
Closing the Blaine airport will cost nearly $3 million in lease termination settlements, state grant repayments and reimbursements to the city’s ...
Top U.S. border official arrested on child rape charges
A top official for the U.S. Border Patrol’s Blaine sector was arrested last week on child rape charges.
State to limit shellfish harvest in Birch Bay
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) plans to prohibit shellfish harvesting in a quarter-acre section of beach off the mouth of Terrell Creek...
police
Police Report -- October 23, 2008
sports
Sports -- October 23, 2008