Thu, Apr 17, 2008
Play explores ‘wanderlust of the European heart’
Birch Bay playwright and director LeRoy Smith has been writing plays and novels for 15 years.
Local author to present at birding festival Saturday
When David Hancock installed an eagle cam on Hornby Island, it quickly got so popular that it overloaded as internet browsers from around the world watched...
Wings Over Water events full of education, funNorth Cascades Audobon Society among many presenters
A full day of birding opportunities and activities, plus appearances by noted authorities on raptors, including live birds on display most of the day and...
The perfect garden is just a cut away
Although we have experienced a wet winter the promise of spring must be starting to entice you into the garden. By now the garden beds should be clean,...
Blaine Harbor Dental features new staff, services
Dr. Patrick Rooney of Blaine Harbor Dental announced last week that pediatric dentist Dr. Purva Merchant joined his staff last week, and that he also now...
Non-motorized trails favored for parks district
The Northwest Park and Recreation District meeting held March 29 at Semiahmoo County Park drew an enthusiastic crowd eager to share their concerns and ...
Audio books as easy as click, click, download
Whatcom County library patrons will now have anytime, anywhere access to a dynamic collection of digital audio books through a new library service, the...
Blaine wineries celebrate arrival of new vintages
Blaine’s two small artisan wineries are collaborating on a new release weekend on April 19 and 20, showcasing their new vintages for the coming year...
Briefs
Volunteers needed for oyster seeding
City to host first Earth Day conversation
Blaine city staff have scheduled an informal community meeting to gather ideas about what a small community can do to help both the global and local environments...
Pedestrian safety a concern in airport redevelopment
With a resolution to close the Blaine municipal airport looming, city officials are looking for the best way to plan for anticipated commercial development...
Fire district plan calls for significant upgrades
The North Whatcom Fire & Rescue (NWFR) service has released its capital needs and facilities report prepared by outside consultants. The consultants...
Thu, Apr 10, 2008
Meetings...
Alanon Meetings: Blaine meets Tuesdays from 1 – 2 p.m., Wednesdays 7:30 – 9 p.m., Blaine Free Unitarian Church at 1218 Harrison St. Call 371...
Simple, earth-friendly ways to protect your garden
Spring never fails to amaze.
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Cleaner air could be in your future
Young At Heart
Now that April has arrived, and the hope of longer, warmer, and more sunshiny days, the folks at the Blaine Senior and Activity Center are ...
GARDENING
Workshop explores meditative side of gardening
HEALTH & WELLNESS
For some, Weight Watchers is not a diet; it’s a lifestyle
Borerite Report
School Calendar
Briefs
WSDOT crews to close truck route
NEXUS lanes to close periodically
Crews drilling tunnels for water lines and storm water drainage for the new Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility at the Peace Arch closed 500 feet...
Report finds Birch Bay incorporation economical
Residents of Birch Bay could receive higher levels of service for the same amount of taxes they currently pay should voters decide to incorporate, a recent...
Customs agent gets 32 months for bribery
A U.S. Customs agent convicted of trading sex from a Canadian prostitute for entry into the United States was sentenced Monday to 32 months in jail and...
Thu, Apr 3, 2008
Meetings...
Alanon Meetings: Blaine meets Tuesdays from 1 – 2 p.m., Wednesdays 7:30 – 9 p.m., Blaine Free Unitarian Church at 1218 Harrison St. Call 371...
Whatcom County Courthouse achieves LEED certification
The Whatcom County Courthouse in Bellingham has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, an award for high-performance...
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Cleaner air could be in your future
Blaine sophomore a pioneer in green land clearing
Blaine high school principal Dan Newel was at first hesitant when one of his high school students – then a freshman – came to him wanting to...
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