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As we bid farewell to 2023, the Blaine Chamber of Commerce proudly reflects on a year marked by transformative accomplishments under the leadership of executive director Jacquee Sovereign.
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By Jacquee Sovereign, executive director |
1/10/24 03:26 PM
Thanks to the generosity of partners and supporters, the Blaine Public Library and the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) were able to offer many new resources, services and experiences to our …
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By Jonathan Jakobitz, branch manager |
1/10/24 03:19 PM
We can’t thank the Blaine community enough for their support over the 20-plus years of our music camp. This last year, your donations made camp possible for over 90 kids, brought world class …
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By Marla Tuski, co-president |
1/10/24 03:17 PM
With the 2023 calendar year coming to an end, I want to thank you for the opportunities we are provided to serve students, staff, families and the community. We will continue to work hard for each …
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By Christopher Granger, superintendent |
1/10/24 03:15 PM
2023 has been a wonderful year for the Blaine Senior Center.
Membership and community programs have grown considerably as we have incorporated necessary changes to our philosophy, structure and …
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By Pete Nelson, executive director |
1/10/24 03:08 PM
The Editor:
The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) is a law that requires state and local governments to manage Washington’s growth by identifying and protecting critical areas …
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1/10/24 03:05 PM
January 5, 2:59 a.m.: Assist citizen on Drayton Harbor Road.
January 5, 11:40 a.m.: Suspicious person on Holeman Avenue.
January 5, 12:27 p.m.: Property lost cold call on Harbor Drive.
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1/10/24 03:02 PM
After years of working to secure funds for a library in Birch Bay, Whatcom County Council has given the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) the remaining money needed for a library express.
The …
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By Nolan Baker |
1/3/24 06:09 PM
January
• About 3,000 people celebrated the New Year with the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce’s 40th annual Polar Bear Plunge on January 1.
• Blaine was featured on Jimmy …
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1/3/24 06:07 PM
Boys Basketball
After an encouraging 2-2 start to the regular season, boys basketball limped into the halfway point of the year after losing four of its last five games.
The Borderites were …
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By Nolan Baker |
1/3/24 05:33 PM
• New Blaine girls basketball head coach Gracie Phelps received the 2023 NCAA Inspiration Award on January 11 in San Antonio. Phelps began coaching the team following a national runner-up season …
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By Nolan Baker |
1/3/24 05:32 PM
Reducing stormwater impacts, improving water quality and protecting habitat are top priorities of the Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management (BBWARM) district. In 2023, BBWARM staff …
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By Holly Faulstich and Kate Rice |
1/3/24 04:43 PM
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) call volumes have almost doubled in the last 10 years, exceeding 5,300 calls through November 2023. Calls for emergency medical service (EMS) now account for …
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By Bruce Ansell, commissioner |
1/3/24 04:41 PM
Your Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) continues to proudly serve the Blaine-Birch Bay community. After several years of staffing shortages, the sheriff’s office is finally nearing …
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By Bill Elfo, outgoing sheriff |
1/3/24 04:38 PM
I’ll be heading back to Olympia to work on your behalf. In 2024, the legislative session is short – just 60 days – getting underway on January 8 and ending on March 7. In 2023, my …
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By Alicia Rule |
1/3/24 04:35 PM