Wed, Nov 18, 2009
Sewer rates, property taxes up in 2010 city budget
Blaine residents can expect higher sewer rates, higher property taxes and cuts in city staff if the details of the proposed 2010 city budget are approved next month.
Puget Sound now officially part of Salish Sea
Concerts feature local musicians
Fats, oils, grease no good for drains
Experts say spread joy, not germs, this holiday season
Looking at hatcheries through the habitat lens
Hit the powder at Sun Peaks
Borderite Report
Find out what is happening in the Blaine School District
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
Thousands honor Aaron Aamot
Fri, Nov 13, 2009
Correction:
In our last issue, we incorrectly compared figures from 2009 city revenues. The figures listed reflected cumulative revenues as of August, 2009, rather than the total annual revenue predicted for 2009.
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
City proposes reduced sewer rates for condos
Following much discussion with local condominium owners, the city of Blaine has proposed amending its sewer rates to allow condominium owners to access discounted rates for qualified seniors, handicapped and low-income individuals.
City mulls construction impacts of roundabouts
Construction of two planned roundabouts on Peace Portal Drive and D Street will impact surrounding businesses but to what degree depends on which construction plan Blaine City Council approves.
GSA re-opens southbound I-5 lanes
Reconstructed southbound lanes of I-5 at the Peace Arch were opened to traffic on Wednesday eliminating, for the time being, a detour through the Blaine exit that has been in place for over 18 months while the federal General Services Administration (GSA) builds a new customs facility to replace the current 1970s era building.
2009 Election Results
Library levy passes. Read the latest Whatcom County election results.
News in Brief
Local soldier dies in Afghanistan • Bay Cafe to host annual Angel Tree • Santa photos to raise funds for kids • Blaine is beautiful in winter, too!
Raising funds and spirits...
American Legion, Post #86 Breast Cancer fund raiser
Blaine students organize “Camporee” for Campfire youth
To four Blaine high school girls, Camp Kirby on Samish Island wasn’t just about fun, it was about building community and reaching back to their younger counterparts.
Fall and winter car care tips from the pros
Young at heart
Fly tying workshops at the library
Alternative program keeps some kids in school
Not your standard approach. A new program at Blaine high school provides an alternative that works.
Wed, Nov 4, 2009
Book review: Soldiers Once by Catherine Whitney
City revenues less than expected in 2009
Revenues from the city’s sales, tourism and real estate excise taxes are far less than anticipated in the 2009 budget, city officials announced last month.
Incumbents ahead in preliminary election results
Sculpture exhibit given extension
News in Brief
Stafholt schedules Giving Tree fundraiser • Clothing bank seeks part-time volunteers • Meetings to discuss roundabout impacts • No-cost Boys & Girls Club on Veteran’s Day • Chamber hosts free business workshop • Birch Bay boy to perform The SuperHero • School district to host fourth meeting
Habitat For Humanity opens new home store
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