Wed, May 11, 2011
Northwest Park and Recreation District #2 is looking for qualified instructors to lead activities and teach educational and activity classes. Class and activity proposals are now being accepted for summer 2011 sess
Mature Living Special Section:Kidneys perform less glamorous, yet vital role
While media give plenty of attention to heart disease and cancer, more than 20 million Americans have kidney disease. Although there isn’t much glamour in kidneys, it is imperative that you pay attention to yours.
Mature Living Special Section:Event offers information on Parkinson’s disease
The Adult Day Health Center (ADHC) at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center addresses Parkinson’s Disease as the next topic in its lecture series, “Facing the Challenges of Aging.”
Stormwater improvements slated for Birch Point
The Charel Terrace area of Semiahmoo will receive stormwater improvements that Whatcom County Public Works hopes will reduce flooding and help to clean water as it flows out to Semiahmoo Bay.
Plant sale to benefit local farm program
Cascade Cuts will open its wholesale nursery to the public Saturday, May 21.
The U.S. Border Patrol Report for May 12-18
Tue, May 10, 2011
County to hold special meeting on Whatcom Medic One issue
Members of both the Whatcom County and Bellingham City councils will host a meeting this Thursday; one of the first steps in developing a county-wide advanced life support system to replace the current Whatcom Medic One.
Fri, May 6, 2011
BREAKING NEWS: Biotoxins close local beaches to shellfish harvesting
Potentially lethal levels of biotoxins found in shellfish from Sandy Point to Canadian border, Point Roberts.
Thu, May 5, 2011
Springfest showcases more than 25 local artists
Handmade jewelry, knitted hats, stained glass works, photography, paintings and decorated functional ceramicware are just a few of the crafts visitors will find at the Springfest art studio tour in Blaine and Birch Bay this weekend.
Groen found guilty in helicopter case
A Seattle jury convicted a Lynden man last week of incapacitating the pilot of a Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) helicopter after pointing a high-powered flashlight at the aircraft during a nighttime flight.
Semiahmoo had largest turnout for bond vote
Of the eight voting precincts that comprise the Blaine school district, half approved the $32 million capital projects bond initiative with 60 percent of the vote or greater.
Alex Bullock, 17, was awarded the Blaine Builder Award last week after he replaced a foot bridge and restored trails in Lincoln Park earlier this year for an Eagle Scout project.
Top 10 reasons to buy local this Mother’s Day
When Anna Jervis founded Mother’s Day more than 100 years ago, she envisioned a day to honor mothers and motherhood, yet it has turned into one of the most commercially successful holidays in the United States.
Yard of the Week contest begins
Blaine’s annual Yard of the Week contest will begin its fifth season this month.
Marine Drive slated for improvements
Visitors to Marine Drive will have a smoother railroad crossing and better pedestrian access next year following the approval of a joint project between the city of Blaine and the Port of Bellingham.
Meeting to discuss Birch Point stormwater issues
A stormwater improvement project is planned for Charel Terrace, and the Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resource Management District (BBWARM) is holding a public informational meeting about it.
Open gym dates offer low-cost fun
Northwest Park and Recreation Activity Center has scheduled open gym days for the month of May.
A garden guru honors mother in the garden
It’s soon to be Mother’s Day, and in that I am lucky. My mother turns 96 next month and lives an independent life.
Peace Arch State Park volunteers planted a commemorative rose bush named after Blaine resident Dick Clark in the park’s rose bed.
Mature Living Special Section: Workshop helps elderly age with dignity
Whatcom End-of-Life Council will be holding its next Five Wishes workshop on Wednesday, May 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Five Wishes was introduced in 1998 and has become America’s most popular living will.
Bunny Joe, a kinder goat belonging to Ron Snyder and Cathy Taggett of 3432 Sweet Road in Blaine, recently gave birth to two kids, Abraham “Abe” and Isaac “Izzy.”
Many wonderful things happen during the month of May. More sunshine, right at the top of the list, refreshes the spirit and renews the mind.
A young man takes advantage of sunny weather and low tides at Semiahmoo Bay, Sunday, May 1, to fly his kite.
Ferndale Expo Thursday, May 19
The Ferndale Chamber of Commerce will host its annual “Ferndale Expo,” Thursday, May 19, at the Ferndale Events Center.
The national Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) annual conference will be in Bellingham this year from June 14 through 17 at Western Washington University.
BBWSD seeks contractor for Lincoln Road improvements
Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) staff would like to replace the water main under Lincoln Road at the same time the county rebuilds the road, but not if it costs the district more than it’s prepared to pay.
A man performs repairs on a sailboat mast in Blaine Harbor last Wednesday, April 27.
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