Thu, Mar 6, 2003
Local artist teaches painting class
School district employees have organized a decorative painting class taught by local painter and author Ronnie LaBree. Participants learn a variety of ...
Retire, recycle, reuse those old appliances
Takanawadai band to visit this month
The Takanawadai high school band, from Japan, is coming to town, and music teacher Bob Gray said it�s going to be a treat.
Humane Society seeking food, toy donations
The Whatcom Humane Society (WHS) is seeking donations of unopened bags and cans of dog and cat food as well as dog and cat treats and toys.
Enrichment Scholarship Project available for Whatcom County students
Enrichment Scholarship Project, a philanthropic project of Assistance League of Bellingham, will again offer summer scholarships for students in all Whatcom...
Family Service Center needs funding
The Family Service Center has been helping struggling families for years. But now the center finds itself in a struggle of its own. Amid growing problems...
Birch Bay satellite station to open soon
The Birch Bay fire house has provided a small room for the county sheriff�s department to use as a new satellite station.
Border inspection functions now under BCBP agency
On March 1, 2003, the border inspection functions of the U.S. Customs Service, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and the Agriculture and Plant...
Skagit named new Resort partner
The Trillium corporation announced Tuesday evening at Resort Semiahmoo that it has entered into a consulting agreement with Skagit Valley Casino Resort...
Thu, Feb 27, 2003
Hanging up on telemarketing fraud
We�ve all been there. It�s 5:46 p.m. and you�re sitting down for dinner after a long, hectic day. The phone rings. It�s a telemarketer. Some of us hang...
Counting school lunch calories
Every day up to 1,000 Blaine school district children could be eating what Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) argue is one of the three...
Wag the Dogs: Pet grooming at your home
So the dog needs a bath and clipping, but your schedule won�t allow you to take a trip to the groomer. There�s a simple, affordable solution: call Linda...
Coast Guard sets new security zone
The U.S. Coast Guard is implementing a 100-yard security zone to include passenger vessels operating in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound. This...
Last Saturday hundreds gathered at the Blaine performing arts center to remember the rich life and lasting legacy of a man who formed the minds and characters...
Murray Goff: 50 years in business
There is a historic marker on the outside of Goff�s Department Store on Peace Portal Drive, which states the building was built in 1899. While it may not...
Bottomfish numbers declining in local waters
At a February 19 meeting focusing on bottomfish in local waters members of the county�s Marine Resources Committee (MRC) came up against local fishermen...
Community Assistance Program helps during tough times
Local residents who hit a financial rough spot and need some help fast to meet their basic needs have always had a number of programs available to assist...
Many people crossing the border into Blaine don�t even know they�re here. But the city of Blaine is going to change that � by putting up signs.
Caught on camera: three men jump border, apprehended by RCMP
The $6 million camera system along the border is earning its keep. Last week border patrol specialists monitoring the cameras spotted three men jumping...
Blaine council bullish on growth
Blaine city council decided to be aggressive when it comes to how fat the city will grow in the next 20 years.
Thu, Feb 20, 2003
Keeping the love life alive in later years
Lust may cool, but passion can be rekindled. Over time, couples may take each other for granted because they feel comfortable together. But feeling comfortable...
Hours for the U.S. NEXUS dedicated commuter lanes have been adjusted to increase weekend access and make it easier for commuters to remember when lanes...
EMS levy vote planned for fall
In an effort to create a better understanding of the proposed Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy and the status of EMS services throughout Whatcom County...
Airport commission, city council discuss relationship
Members of city council and the airport commission gathered at city hall Wednesday evening to discuss issues that are negatively impacting their relationship...
Blaine, Lummi get federal funding
Money for the future of Blaine’s wastewater and the site where the city now treats it made the final cut to be included in the 2003 federal budget...
Thu, Feb 13, 2003
Older workers offer experience
Recent large corporate bankruptcies have taken their toll on the federal agency that insures the pensions of some 44 million Americans. At the end of January...
Later this week a dozen roses will land on the desk of an Arizona business owner, a Valentine’s day gift from one of her suppliers. The supplier might...
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