Thu, Apr 7, 2005
Mostboaters have never had a dire emergency at sea, whichmeans that most boaters have also never had to operatetheir emergency signaling equipment. But...
Blaine school district administrators honored two long-timefaculty members as Teacher of the Year at the last schoolboard meeting. Both were nominated ...
Enforcementdrive targets teen drivers
Startingtomorrow, Whatcom County sheriff’sdeputies are stepping up enforcement of the IntermediateDriver Licensing (IDL) program as a part of a state-wideemphasis...
Cityplanning on graduated approach to boardwalk
Whilethe boardwalk project remains bogged down in legal proceedingsBlaine city council will consider starting on the plazasthat anchor each end.
Yourpassport: Don’t leave home without it
On April 5 the U.S. State Department unveiled the WesternHemisphere Travel Initiative, the latest measure to beefup national security. The initiative proposes...
Thu, Mar 31, 2005
Teachers express support for Newell
Last Monday night the Blaine school board met for the firsttime in the new educational services building, and theyneeded the room the more spacious quarters...
Plannerbites off more than he can chew
Citypolice specialist Raylene Heutink’s quick thinkingand first-aid training saved a choking co-worker this week. “Terryhad a close call this...
Localartist show opens April 1
Blaineartist Jano Argue has been busy these past few weeks gettingready for her first major show in the area. It begins Fridaynight with a 6 p.m. artist...
City,developer struggle to find east Blaine solution
As citycouncil closed the month-long public hearing on proposedchanges to east Blaine developers’ agreementscity manager Gary Tomsic expressed frustration...
Cityadopts skatepark to park family
Thecity of Blaine has officially adopted the skatepark behindcity hall. At their March 28 meeting city council votedto add the skatepark to the city family...
Springmeans it’s time to clean outthe garage. But, how do you know what to toss and whatto store? Here are some general guidelines for many commongardening...
Designingyour front yard and entry
I believea well-designed entry space should do more than just satisfypedestrian movement from the street or driveway to thefront door. It can display an...
Residentscontinue to oppose Seagrass proposal
“Thiscan still be a beautiful spot,” saidDean Francis, “and the rights of property ownersto develop their property need to be protected...
Airportrunning up against borrowing limit
Blainecity council hastily approved a loan to the from thecity general fund reserves to the airport, strapped forcash and facing mounting financial demands...
Thu, Mar 24, 2005
Bargainphone services may not be a bargain in an emergency
Severalservice providers in Washington are now offering Voiceover Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone service.This serviceallows consumers access to voice services...
Fine old house given modern approach to life
A goodgarden design can make the difference between enjoyingyour garden or finding that you don’t go outsidemuch because it doesn’t feel comfortable...
Boysand Girls Club hosting photography show
Throughoutthe month of March, Boys & Girls Club membershave been capturing life through the Boys & Girls Clubof America photography program which...
Takanawadai concert amazes elementary school
Japan’sTakanawadai high school band overwhelmed us as the 100-plusmembers presented a concert for Blaine elementary schoolstudents Tuesday morning...
Blainemarina drowning victim identified
QuinnRobert Baker, 33, was the man whose body was recoveredfrom Blaine marina two weeks ago according to Whatcom Countymedical examiner Gary Goldfogel ...
Canadaborder services representative Paula Shore is reassuringthat the blocking of the NEXUS lanes with concrete barricadesthat led to bottlenecks earlier...
Thegood ferry Plover finally gets to go home
DraytonHarbor Maritime will take the final steps toward renovatingthe former landing site of the passenger ferry Ploverand its predecessor next month, ...
Neighbors’ objectionsto condos satisfied
Afterthree hearings, held December 1, 2004, January 19 andFebruary 9, 2005, neighborhood concerns over a proposed55 unit condominium near the entrance ...
Thu, Mar 17, 2005
Concrete sets, pipes to follow
Aviationbuffs invited to join new EAA group
Localaviation enthusiasts are invited to join others who sharetheir interest on March 24 to explore forming a local chapterof the Experimental Aircraft...
Japanesehigh school bands to visit and perform in Blaine
In February2003 the Blaine High School Wind Ensemble toured in Japanand by invitation, performed at the Funabashi Music Festival.As a result of this tour...
WingsOver Water returns for third year
Comeand join the celebration at this year’s thirdannual “Wings over Water” Northwest BirdingFestival, April 2-3, in one of the Pacific...
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