Thu, Dec 23, 2010
The true history of the Westman Marine shipyard
I read with interest the article in The Northern Light about the shipyard in the Blaine harbor closing down at the end of this year.
Wed, Dec 15, 2010
Council sets hearing on accessory dwelling units
Blaine homeowners could have the ability to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property depending on the outcome of a series of public meetings next month.
Port signs lease for ‘Fisherman’s village’ project
A new project slated for Milhollin Drive could change the face of Blaine’s wharf district if a Salt Lake City-based developer is able to pull through with her plans.
A young deer feeds on grass and foliage near Lincoln Park last week.
Council votes for Medic One change
Whatcom County Council has taken another step in restructuring the county’s emergency medical transport system.
Birch Bay Square faces uncertainty
The owners of Birch Bay Square owe nearly $20 million in unpaid loans, and a court-appointed receiver is now in charge to protect the controlling bank’s investments in the shopping center.
Birch Bay woman takes over Blue Horse Gallery 
Birch Bay resident Christine Grinsted is tired of the sterile walls and stoic atmosphere of most art galleries so she decided to create something different.
Holiday dance aims to capture magic of season
Whatcom Fitness and Day-to-Day Dance have scheduled an all-ages holiday benefit performance of “Holiday Magic” a children’s dance performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 18, at the performing arts center.
Loomis Hall Gallery holiday party
Loomis Hall Gallery holiday party
Alyssa Niemiec, of Birch Bay, snapped this photo from her back porch earlier this month.
Young At Heart: Senior center wraps up for the season
Welcome to December and its bitter blasts of blustering winter cold.
Richard Sturgill honored for service
Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Foundation president Daniel Tepper hands Blaine resident Richard Sturgill this year’s William J. Dettrich award at the foundation’s annual Christmas party and award ceremony at Whatcom County Parks’ Roeder Home.
Thu, Dec 9, 2010
Blaine massage practice moves to Marine Drive
Jessica David was looking for a new space for her massage practice formerly located in the Drayton Harbor building Peace Portal Drive when she found a small retired fishing shack on Marine Drive.
Historic Blaine business folds, cites clean-up costs
An iconic Blaine business will close this month, citing environmental clean-up costs its owner can’t afford to pay.
County agrees to settlement with Trillium, city
The Trillium Corporation will be allowed to continue the development process for a 624-acre project in west Blaine after Whatcom County Council approved a settlement Tuesday night.
Buys beats Linville in final recount
Lynden business owner and Republican Vincent Buys has officially captured the second representative position for Washington’s 42nd legislative district, winning the contest by 149 votes.
American Idol star to perform at Blaine PAC
Blaine high school’s wind ensemble could get an unexpected boost in their fundraising efforts this year after they garnered a special performance by American Idol star Timothy Urban.
The Birch Bay and Blaine chambers of commerce are sponsoring another fun giveaway this holiday season in their “Match the Santa” contest.
Senior center to host all-you-can-eat spaghetti night
The Blaine Senior Center will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, December 10, at 763 G Street in Blaine.
Blaine Holiday Harbor Lights Festival
Blaine Holiday Harbor Lights Festival
Habitat For Humanity to host home store grand opening
The Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County Store will host a grand opening event on Saturday, December 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hotline offers answers for stormwater problems
A new stormwater reporting hotline is now available for the Birch Bay Watershed. Birch Bay residents can call 360/715-7460 with any questions or problems regarding stormwater drainage, erosion or water quality.
Loomis Hall Gallery has scheduled their annual holiday party from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, December 10.
Angel Tree gives local children Christmas gifts
A local program to donate gifts to low-income children is still seeking donations of gifts and cash to help reach their goal this month.
Blaine ICE official under under investigation
A Blaine Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official is under internal investigation after misconduct allegations arose from his work on an international sexual abuse case in California in 2008 and 2009.
Church celebrates 100th anniversary
On December 17, 1910, the Blaine Congregational Church, located at 885 4th Street, was dedicated by a group of about 75 church members.
Whatcom County rezones 800 acres in Birch Bay
Whatcom County Council has decided to rezone approximately 800 acres in Birch Bay to allow more houses per acre.
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