Thu, Aug 2, 2007
Study finds decline in local birds
Populationsof western grebe and common murres in both Semiahmooand Drayton Harbor are decreasing faster than ever althoughit is not yet clear why, according...
Steamboats, sea shanties mark waterfront festival
Steamboats, one of whichhas a locally refurbished calliope played by Blaine impresarioDon Stagg that can be heard for miles. The “prestigiousGeorge...
Schoolboard approves $20.4 million budget
TheBlaine school board approved a $20.4 million budget attheir regular meeting Monday night, a figure that isslightly above anticipated revenues of roughly...
Thu, Jul 26, 2007
It’snever too soon to check for ovarian cancer, says survivor
Septemberhas been designated National Ovarian Cancer Awarenessmonth. Pete Kremen, Whatcom County Executive, will issuea proclamation on August 7 designating...
Shellfishgatherers no longer need to wear license
Asof Sunday, July 22, people harvesting shellfish or seaweedare no longer required to display their fishing licenseson their clothing. The law requiring...
BirchBay author suggests pancakes for weight loss
One man’smeat is another man’s poison. Or one man’spancake is another man’s miracle, at least accordingto Birch Bay resident Cal...
It’sabout time for downtown Blaine to grow up
Recent articles in The NorthernLight (July 19-25) and Bellingham Herald (July 22) remindedme of what I wrote about in the Oct. 15-21, 1998 issue ofThe ...
PetalAttractions store adds ice cream, espresso
Bessie Barredo and herthree daughters have moved their Petal Attractions storecloser to the center of town and have changed its focusfrom flowers to flowers...
Haynie Grange Opry this Saturday in CusterCountry and bluegrass music fans may want to check out the second annualHaynie Grange Opry scheduled for 7 p.m...
Crewsbegin repair of Blaine Road
Driverswho use Blaine Road will need to seek alternative routesfor the next few weeks as construction crews will closea section of road between Grandview...
Councilapproves fee deferral amendment 3-1
Blaine residents may soon seethe construction of Harborside Place, a long-awaited projectconsidered by some as the anchor of new development downtown.
Controlboard says no liquor store downtown
TheWashington State Liquor Control Board has told the womanthey picked to operate a contract liquor store in Blainethat she must either open her contract...
Thu, Jul 19, 2007
Tradegroup appoints Nature’s Path manager
The Organic Trade Association (OTA)named Nature’s Path Foods organic program manager DagFalck to the vice president seat representing Canada, duringits...
Pancake breakfast raises localscholarship funds
North Cascadesconcert Saturday
The North Cascades ConcertBand under the direction of Lylburn Layer, will perform at 6:30 p.m.Saturday, July 21 at Blaine Marine Park.
Cityweighs deferral of developer fees
Twoamendments proposed by Blaine City Manager Gary Tomsicwould allow city officials to defer certain fees fordevelopment projects.
Icelandicduo circles globe on motorcycles
“Weleft Iceland heading East, and we continued heading Eastfor months and will continue heading East until we reachIceland again. And then we will...
DiscoveryDays features parade, arts and crafts
BirchBay’s 28th annual Discovery Days parade isscheduled for 11 a.m. this Saturday and will be followedby the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce&rsquo...
Thu, Jul 12, 2007
SBDChires new business adviser
The Small Business Development Centerat Western Washington University has hired Andrew Nataleas their new business adviser. The center provides free,confidential...
NewBlaine fire marshall says prevention is best
Thecity of Blaine and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Service(NWFRS) have announced the appointment of fire lieutenantJim Bleecker to become the new Blaine...
The Washington State Departmentof Transportation will begin paving sections of BlaineRoad (SR 548) between Grandview and Fleet Roads this week,department...
Frustratedtravelers who paid an extra $60 to get their U.S. passportsexpedited – andstill had to wait for them – can now get a refundfrom the...
Our Blaine Senior Center has abrand new facelift with the beautiful round tables replacingthe old rectangular tables furnished by the Whatcom CountyParks...
Bookexplores children’s health issues
Can fats such as Omega 3 and 6help in weight loss? Can flax seed oil and conjugated linoleicacids (CLAs) help ADD children focus better? Are certaintypes...
Alexanderto visit International Peace Garden
Blaine resident Christina Alexanderwill travel to another northern border city this year topromote Blaine’s Peace Arch Park and network with othercommunities...
Parade members win trophies
Jazzfestival wraps up this weekend
The annual String of Pearls, a concert of much-lovedjazz standards, is the evening concert set for at7:30 p.m. Thursday in Blaine’s performing artscenter...
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