Thu, Mar 15, 2007
A&Abuys Totally Chocolate building
A&A Customs Brokers has consolidatedits operation in Blaine after buying the former Totally Chocolatebuilding last month from Jeff Robinson.
FormerBlaine resident publishes book
Sharinglife’s experiences allowsindividuals to grow and heal, but not everyone feels comfortabletalking face-to-face or joining a support group. ...
Aroundthe Bay City schedules wayside horn demo
The city of Blaine has scheduled a series of demonstrations of awayside horn system by representatives from Railroad Controls Limitedfor Thursday, March...
Waterrates could change in 2008
Chargesfor new water connections could increase next year, pendingthe results of a study initiated by the city of Blaine.In a regular meeting of Blaine...
GSAsays port of entry project still on schedule
Despitethe lack of visible progress in recent months the PeaceArch port of entry redevelopment project is right onschedule, according to Bill Lesh of the...
Annualbird festival scheduled March 31
The5th Annual Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festivalis scheduled for Saturday, March 31 in a new location.
Thu, Mar 8, 2007
Youngat Heart
Yes, March came in like a lion, but folks at Blaine SeniorCenter are hopeful that it changes itself into a lamb beforelong. March is the time for celebration...
DukeUniversity Ciompi string quartet to play in Blaine thisSaturday
DukeUniversity’s Ciompi String Quartet, one of the country’stop string ensembles, is coming to town this weekend toheadline in the fifth concert...
Proposalwould explore driver’s license option at border
Afederal proposal could open the door a little wider forproponents of driver’s licenses to be used tocross the northern border.
HomeImprovementHome and garden showcases more than 300 exhibits
AlpinePondDave Misterly sells water gardens and ponds with waterfallsthat become the focal point of your yard and will operatewith very little care once...
Studentswin big at numbers match
Blaine students took home severalawards during the 25th anniversary Whatcom County MathChampionship last Saturday.
Buythe Bay grand opening today
Blaine’s new Buy the BayRealty and Property Management company will celebrate itsnew beginning with a grand opening celebration from 4 to7 p.m. Thursday...
Callingall artists
The Blue Horse Gallery, located at 301W. Holly Street in Bellingham will be having an art exhibitionfrom April 20 to May 11 to bring awareness to breast...
Aroundthe Bay City plans tighter limits on water
Blaine City Council will host a public meeting regarding a proposedchange in the city’s water service to residents outside Blainecity limits at 7...
BPcogeneration hearing is April 3
Apublic hearing for the final permit needed by the BPCherry Point refinery prior to construction of its cogenerationplant at the refinery will be held ...
MarineDrive scheduled to be completed by April
Aftera number of weather-related delays, the city of Blaineis back on track for finishing the first phase of improvementsfor Marine Drive as part of a ...
Flashinglights part of Boundary Bay’s future
Barberiadded work will be scheduled around “fishwindows” to minimize environmental impacts.
Thu, Mar 1, 2007
Briefs
Wantto foster literacy? Spell “triskaidekaphobiacs”The Whatcom Literacy Council’s 11th annual TriviaBee for Literacy silent auction is...
Homeowneris up against wall in no man’s land
RetireesShirley and Herb Leu found out the hard way last monththat international law prohibits any kind of constructionwithin ten feet of the Canadian ...
HomeImprovement
Exploringthe moderate Blaine home
Wine-makingis a change of pace for Blaine couple
Productsfrom Ken and Jill Peck’s Dakota Creek Winery,the second winery to open in Blaine during the past year,will be available at a tasting scheduled...
Bandstudents recount trip to Japan
Much of the Blaine school board’sregular meeting Monday night was given over to a lengthyreport on the high school wind ensemble’s trip toJapan...
Businessgroup kicks off this Friday
LeTip, a groupdesigned to stimulate business activity through intense weeklynetworking breakfasts, will host a kick-off meeting for anew Blaine-Birch Bay...
Aroundthe City
Northwestparks board seeks inputNorthwest Park and Recreation District (NWPRD) has scheduledfour public meetings during March to gather public inputfor...
TheBorderite Report March 2007
Brought To You By The Blaine School DistrictShannon Breivik, EditorI would love to hear your comments or feedback. Send to: borderitenews@blainesd.org
DHSannounces passport flexibility
TheDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing toloosen the passport requirements of the Western HemisphereTravel Initiative (WHTI) to exempt children...
Councilvotes 4-3 to close airport by Dec. 2008
Aftera final showdown between airport supporters and opponents,Blaine city council voted to close the Blaine municipalairport by the end of 2008.
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