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Food basket registration deadline approaching
Lighthouse Mission and the Salvation Army will partner to distribute Thanksgiving food baskets to local low-income families from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday...
150-foot shoreline buffer is subject for debate
The same state-mandated 150-foot shoreline buffer that has caused such strong opposition at the county level will be considered by the Blaine Planning ...
City mulls senior sewer discount
Low-income seniors and those on disability could keep their sewer bill constant even amid planned rate increases if Blaine City Council finds the results...
The Blaine Senior Center had a great October complete with the trimmings befitting the giddy month of brightly colored foliage with its mizzles and drizzles...
On Veterans Day, a local veteran recalls a life of service
When asked what people should be thinking about on Tuesday, Veterans Day, November 11, Swinburnson said “These are the real heroes,” indicating...
Motorcycle fatalities prompt stepped-up patrols
A rash of motorcycle fatalities in 12 weeks in the North Puget Sound region has prompted state and local law enforcement to step up their safety patrols...
Local charity steps up to the challenge
The Blaine Community Assistance Program’s annual Thanksgiving Basket effort is underway, and program director Brent Brentnall said he expects to ...
Whatcom County is leader in renewable energy use
Puget Sound Energy announced its customers are generating the greatest amount of solar energy to date and receiving the highest level of incentive payments...
Council weighs property tax increase
Depending on the outcome of the next meeting of the Blaine City Council, residents may or may not be faced with a small increase in their property taxes...
Democrats claim landslide victory across nation
The Democratic tsunami that began on the east coast and washed across most of America spread through Whatcom County as voters showed an overwhelming preference...
Planning commission approves Gateway plan
Plans for a new mixed-use development at Blaine airport are moving forward after the Blaine Planning Commission approved a preliminary site plan last month...
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Police Report -- November 06, 2008