Wed, Jan 11, 2012
Newest city council members discuss Blaine
The new year brought many changes to countywide government, but the shuffling of elected officials was not limited to the Whatcom County Courthouse.
Health and Wellness Special Section: Ballroom dancing classes begin this week
Starting this week, ballroom dancing lessons will be available in this area. Sisters Megan and Wendy Bloom from Bellingham will be teaching classes in American-style waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha cha, rumba, East Coast swing, West Coast swing, salsa and night club two-step.
Health and Wellness Special Section: Finding a properly fitting bra
How many times have you gone into a department store and spent way too much money, only to buy a bra that doesn’t fit quite right? It might look nice, but it doesn’t offer enough support or it’s just not that comfortable – it rides up, digs, pokes and leaves marks until you’re exasperated.
Volunteers needed for annual math competition
The Blaine school district and the ConocoPhillips Ferndale refinery need volunteers to lend a hand at the 2012 Northwest Washington State High School Math Championship Saturday, February 4, at the Blaine schools’ campus.
Happy 2012, everybody! Last year passed quickly, slipping away into the mist of years gone by. It was not unexpected, and nothing delayed it. A new year appeared with the renewal of hopes, promises and good-intended resolutions.
Wed, Jan 4, 2012
2011: A look back at the year that was
Zoom-zoom. Just like the car commercial, another year has zipped by. While wars, economic upheavals and elections have galvanized the glove, here at home in Birch Bay and Blaine has been somewhat less momentous. Still, before we have a chance to break our 2012 resolutions, here’s a look at what happened in 2011.
County grants SSA Marine permit deadline extensions
The Seattle-based shipping terminal company proposing the $600 million Gateway Pacific Terminal for a site south of Birch Bay now has until mid-March to submit the necessary permits to Whatcom County.
CBP announces schedule for public informational classes
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials plan to hold a seven-week citizens’ academy so residents can learn more about CBP operations.
Massive cylinder successfully recovered from waters off Cherry Point
Crews spent the better part of the afternoon on December 21 hauling a huge cylinder from the sea floor in the waters off Cherry Point, south of Birch Bay.
Blaine students send Christmas cheer to African orphanage
Thanks to several Blaine high school students and families in the community, Santa found his way to the New Destiny Orphanage in Douala, Cameroon (Africa) this year.
Blaine schools stay on track in 2011
The 2011 calendar year has been a very exciting and productive one for the students and staff of the Blaine school district.
City sees hardship and success in 2011
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. That’s how best to describe this past year in Blaine city government. Like many of our citizens, the city struggled financially.
2011 brought consolidation for NWFR
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) responded to 2,459 calls through November 2011. Almost 77 percent of those calls were for emergency medical assistance; 5.5 percent of the calls were for fires. The remaining 17.5 percent of calls were for false alarms, public assists and hazardous conditions.
Last year was highlighted by the Tenth Annual Jazz Camp and Festival. In every way it exceeded expectations. The reviews by students, faculty, and audience members were more enthusiastic than ever before.
The Best of the 2011 Blaine Police Reports: Part 1
A mishandled Volkswagen convertible and a number of local residents intoxicated to varying degrees were just some of the most memorable subjects of the 2011 Blaine Police Reports
Health and Wellness Special Section: Three ways to a sustainably healthy New Year
New Year’s Day has spurred many of us to resolve to follow healthier lifestyles in 2012, but how many will carry through with their pledges? The journey to better health is not as daunting as it may seem. Slight adjustments to your eating, sleeping and exercise habits can have a dramatic impact on your overall health. Focus on these three aspects, and you’ll be well on your way to a healthier you.
New county auditor explains election, ballot procedures
We just completed the general election and witnessed four very close races that drew out the final decision longer than we normally see. Many have wondered why the ballots can’t be counted more quickly than they are.
Blaine Drama Club presents ice-aged musical fantasy
The 40-member Blaine High School Drama Club has scheduled four performances of the musical fantasy, “Umik!”
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
Quick work by police results in a happier holiday
One family has the Blaine police and the Border Patrol to thank this holiday season.
Polar Bear Plunge set for January 1
Join hundreds of other local residents on New Year’s Day for a refreshing dip in Birch Bay during the annual Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Polar Bear Plunge, co-sponsored by Birch Bay Waterslides.
North Whatcom fire chief to retire
On January 1, 2012, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue fire chief Tom Fields will end a 36-year career in fire service that’s taken him from Seattle to Camano Island and finally to Whatcom County.
Light up New Year’s Eve at Ring of Fire and Hope
Birch Bay will be ringed with fire on New Year’s Eve as local residents light their way into the new year during the annual Ring of Fire and Hope, sponsored by the Birch Bay Waterslides.
Lane shift for NEXUS users at truck crossing
All NEXUS users heading northbound into Canada via the truck crossing will be relocated to a new lane on the west side of the port of entry effective Friday, December 23 at 7 a.m.
Deputy county administrator retires
After serving for 12 years under outgoing Whatcom County Executive Pete Kremen, deputy county administrator Dewey Desler has announced his retirement.
Birch Bay man arrested after allegedly threatening to blow up train
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested a Birch Bay man after he allegedly called 911 saying he was going to blow up a train that had delayed his drive home.
Crystal Tricycle celebrates 45 years
It’s 1966, and the British rock ‘n roll invasion is in full swing. While Simon and Garfunkle are listening to the Sounds of Silence and the Mamas and the Papas are dreaming about California, a lot more people are listening to the likes of Englishmen Eric Clapton and John Mayall, and to British bands like Cream and, of course, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
U.S./Canada border agreement could improve Amtrak inspection times
Inspections of southbound Amtrak trains on the tracks in Blaine could soon be a thing of the past now that a cross-border security screening agreement has been finalized.
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