For employee Tracy Todd, it was difficult to comment on the closing of Wolten’s True Value hardware store, the business where she worked for more than 14 years. Wolten’s, which has been open for 26 years, is one of Blaine’s oldest small business operations but will close its doors April 3.

Those working to develop their green thumb will want to attend a free series of gardening instructional workshops beginning this month in Bellingham.

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking volunteers to help distribute seeded oyster shells at Birch Bay State Park from noon to 1:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 3.

The Washington Department of Transportation should compensate a Blaine business owner for obtaining rights-of-way access to his property and do so before the construction of two roundabouts begins, according to a lawsuit filed last week.

Blaine’s recently-adopted critical areas ordinance (CAO) falls within the state’s guidelines for wetland protection, according to a decision made Monday by the Washington State Growth Management Hearings Board.

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Drivers should anticipate detours beginning next week as crews close a section of D Street.

Blaine residents are invited to attend a public meeting to discuss the city’s community orchard project.

Whatcom County Council members are looking into lifting a ban on horse traffic on Birch Bay Drive after a local resident unveiled a business proposal for horse-drawn carriage rides along the waterfront.

The Whatcom County chapter of Habitat for Humanity is seeking donations of junk cars to recycle for their ongoing Cars For Homes program.

The Haynie Grange was a beehive of activity on Sundays in March. Though Freedom Fellowship’s services ended hours ago, Gail Riddle is conducting a rehearsal for the Easter Sunrise Service sponsored by the Peace Arch Christian Ministerial Association.

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After manhandling Mt. Baker in the opener, the Borderites got after the Mounties again in the second game of a home-and-home series in Deming.

Borderite opponents in girls track are well versed on Cherish Morrison and how tough she is to beat.

It would be easy to lump Blaine’s lopsided 7-1 loss at Anacortes on March 23 in with the 0-5 slide the Borderite boys have started the season with.

Still stinging from the stunning last pitch loss to Lynden in the season opener, the Borderites girls took their frustration out on Bellingham.

Sedro-Woolley swept all of the singles matches as the Cubs sent the Blaine girl’s tennis team to its third consecutive team loss, 6-1, at Sedro-Woolley on March 24.