Thu, Mar 27, 2008
Council to debate business fees in upcoming budget
After realizing that the city of Blaine’s business license fees are the highest in Whatcom County, at least two Blaine City Council members said ...
Blaine PE teacher wins national recognition
Blaine resident and teacher Dan Persse will be honored as the Northwest District Elementary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the National...
Thu, Mar 20, 2008
Coastal Salish people gather at Tulalip
Hundreds of Coast Salish People gathered in the homelands of the Tulalip Tribes in western Washington April 26 through 29 for the third annual Coast Salish...
Meetings
Alanon Meetings: Blaine meets Tuesdays at 1 – 2 p.m., Wednesdays 7:30 – 9 p.m., Blaine Unitarian Free Church at 1218 Harrison St. All welcome...
Math students win big
Congratulations to the Blaine middle school math teams that competed in the Whatcom County math competition this weekend.
How to fix leaky faucets
Birch Bay Water and Sewer District and the City of Blaine are encouraging water customers to learn how to locate and read their service water meters to...
Home Improvement
Metal fabricator creates functional outdoor art
Civil liberty groups sue DHS
The Asian Law Caucus (ALC) and Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed suit in February against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for denying...
Local feminist author to speak at Blaine library
In 1994, three book-loving friends, Jesse Larsen, Erica Bauermeister and Holly Smith, wanted a convenient, content-rich guide to the great works of female...
Briefs
Deadline for beach watcher program is March 27
BPA settles public utilities lawsuit
Blaine ratepayers might see a temporary reduction in their electricity bill soon, after the city was awarded a rebate from a lawsuit against the Bonneville...
Two found dead in Birch Bay woods
Whatcom County law enforcement officials are investigating the deaths of two county residents who were found near a Birch Bay cabin last weekend.
DOT to repair I-5 lanes near Bellingham in April
Drivers commuting between Bellingham and Birch Bay and Blaine may want to plan alternate routes during the next few months.
Thu, Mar 13, 2008
Lynden antique show features two Blaine women
The annual spring Lynden Craft and Antique show at the Northwest Washington Fairgroundsstarts March 13.
Home Improvement
Decking materials vary in cost, suitability
Blaine police reserve academy seeks candidates
The Blaine Police Department does a credible job of maintaining law and order inside the city limits, a demanding job that’s complicated, to put ...
Magic show to raise funds for Close-Up trip
Local teenager and world teen champion of magic, Sterling Dietz will be performing the evenings of March 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. at the Blaine performing arts...
Blaine high school graduate will travel to Tanzania
A Blaine high school senior will join United Planet to provide invaluable support to a community in Tanzania, while being immersed in Tanzanian life and...
City seeks input on new website
The city of Blaine has created a new web site in an attempt to make it easier for residents to access information.
Border construction halts annual festival
This year’s mass gathering of Canadian and American scouts known as Hands Across the Border has been postponed until next year, according to Bob ...
Around the City
Area Easter egg hunts scheduled
City to consider $18 million town center
Plans for an $18 million mixed-use city hall development that would include private condominiums and public office spaces are moving closer to becoming...
Blaine school bond falling short of approval
School bond requests went down to defeat yesterday across the county as voters apparently shied away from new tax burdens as the economy sours. In preliminary...
Local water sources are safe, officials say
In light of the recent discovery of traces of pharmaceutical compounds in drinking water sources of many major U.S. cities, local water officials want ...
Thu, Mar 6, 2008
The Borderite Report March - April 2008
Brought To You By The Blaine School District
Young at Heart
We at the Blaine Senior Center were deeply saddened by the passing of Toni Peller after her courageous battle with cancer. Toni will be deeply missed, ...
Home Improvement
That old, stinky stand-by still the best gardening prep
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