Thu, Sep 11, 2008
County approves Point Whitehorn park purchase
Residents of Birch Bay and Blaine can look forward to the development of a new park on Point Whitehorn complete with trails, lookouts and wildlife viewing...
Arctic Chamber Orchestra performs September 19
Blaine’s next big musical event happens next week when the Arctic Chamber Orchestra (ACO) comes to town for two concerts, one for Blaine school students...
Thu, Sep 4, 2008
The drum beats for everyone
Since 9/11, there have been many changes in this country, not the least of which has been severe undercutting of funds desperately needed to protect and...
NW Parks and Recreation district update
The park and recreation district commissioners have been hard at work during the months of July and August. They have been working on the summer programs...
September meetings
Alanon Meetings: Blaine meets Tuesdays at 1 – 2 p.m., Wednesdays 7:30 – 9 p.m.,
Seattle BMX rider takes bronze at Olympics
Seattle pro mountain biker Jill Kintner, niece of The Northern Light reporter and photographer Jack Kintner, won a bronze medal on the tough and competitive...
Autumn chill is reminder to insulate
The occasional chill in the air that tells us autumn is coming is also a reminder that it’s time to begin thinking about preparing your place for...
Blaine school official attends Democratic convention
Blaine school official Deb Cummings, of Ferndale, had dreams of becoming the first female president as a child.
BRIEFS
Blaine artist featured in Bellingham show
Peace Arch dedication day Saturday
The U.S./Canada Peace Anniversary Association will welcome the Peace Arch founder Samuel Hill as part of their annual Peace Arch Dedication Days re-enactment...
Blaine school board member Pebble Griffin resigns
Local educator Pebble Griffin, 71, resigned last month after serving on the Blaine school board for 11 years, capping a 37-year career in public education...
Kremen: No cuts requested for sheriff’s office budget
Birch Bay residents worried about possible Whatcom County Sheriff’s office staff cutbacks as a result of a countywide budget crisis can rest assured...
Thu, Aug 28, 2008
Drug manufacturer could bring 200 jobs
Plans for a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility on Odell Road could bring as many as 150 to 200 jobs to Blaine.
Young at Heart
What a wonderful and fully active summer was had at the Blaine Senior/ activity community Center. There were indoor and outdoor activities aplenty, such...
September is ovarian cancer awareness month
September is national ovarian cancer awareness month. Pete Kremen, Whatcom County executive, has also issued a proclamation designating September as ovarian...
Wild mushroom foraging is wet and weird Washington pastime
It may not yet be the season for hunting delicious wild chanterelles or shaggy manes, but members of the Northwest Mushroomers Association are gearing ...
New Blaine teachers welcomed
Blaine school district will welcome seven new teachers this year. They are: Bevin Graham, fifth grade; Louise Webb, speech and language; Clete Smith, ninth...
Dakota Creek winery art show a success
Last weekend’s Art at the Winery fair at the Dakota Creek Winery on Haynie Road exceeded all expectations, according to winery owner and show czar...
BRIEFS
Blaine painter offers free home makeover
Ericksen schedules Blaine meeting
State representative Doug Ericksen (R-District 42) has scheduled a town hall-style meeting for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 28, at the Blaine Marine Park...
Blaine’s WASL test results show upward trend
Last year’s math emphasis in the Blaine school district seems to have paid off in higher scores on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning ...
Peace Portal business park site plan approved
The city of Blaine is one step closer to having another business park, following a decision by Blaine City Council Monday.
Thu, Aug 21, 2008
55 artists signed for winery show
Thanks to last minute sign-ups, the total number of artists who will be present for this weekend’s juried Art at the Winery festival stood at 55 ...
Tax increase before budget revision is disservice
The county council majority voted for a tax increase immediately before our first in-depth budget review in two years. Whatcom County operates on a biennial...
On using escape cord, what’s the catch? More crab
Summertime in the Puget Sound region can be sheer bliss.For many people the only thing that can improve upon the mild sunny days and the beautiful scenery...
New cafe is welcome addition to local restaurant scene
After living in Blaine for nine years, George O’Mara, 52, decided to open a restaurant.
Book traces local history of Lily Point, Boundary Bay
Tracing our Past: A Heritage Guide to Boundary Bay, is an outstanding collaboration by historian Anne Murray of Tsawwassen, B.C. and photographer David...
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