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Blaine Community Theater to make dramatic return

After a year of inactivity, the Blaine Community Theater (BCT) will return to the stage for their third “Pirates of Penzance” water balloon show. The water balloon show will be held at … more

Blaine house being built with green features

On a warm, July day in Blaine, Sterling Builders’ Phil Dyer and Slav Pakhnyuk are hard at work at 1286 Garfield Avenue. The duo supervise site contractors as they race against the clock for … more

Birch Bay author publishes 3 books in 3 years

Publishing a book a year is Birch Bay author Michael Rostron’s goal. So far, he’s been able to accomplish that, starting with his self-published novel “Cape Decision” in … more

Road Rules: Regulation, or lack thereof, of expired tabs and mufflers

Question 1: I have noticed that a lot of cars have expired tabs. Is that not being enforced anymore? What is the current fine for not having current tabs displayed? Question 2: Why are the police … more

Letters to the Editor, July 29-August 4, 2021

The Editor: My fiancé recently had a cardiac arrest for reasons unknown and we have to continue to do tests, and he is currently in the ICU, but with officers Jon Landis and Katelyn Weaver … more

Sheriff's Reports, July 29-August 4, 2021

July 17, 9:05 p.m.: Party in progress on Beachcomber Drive. July 17, 9:08 p.m.: Extra patrol on Creasey and Custer School roads, Custer. July 17, 9:08 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Harborview … more

An Open Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau's Mom

Dear Margaret,   This is Point Roberts calling.   Do you remember how, when you were a student at Simon Fraser University, you and five of your friends would pile into a … more

Effects expected to be minimal for Point Roberts after Canada opens its borders to the U.S.

At long last, Canada will allow U.S. citizens and permanent residents to enter Canada for non-essential purposes beginning August 9. The U.S., which had earlier appeared willing to open its border as … more

Canada to open border to U.S. travelers August 9, while U.S. nixes reciprocation

The Canadian border will reopen to fully vaccinated U.S. travelers Monday, August 9 and then reopen unilaterally to vaccinated travelers from other countries September 7, according to a Canadian … more

Rollback Weekend will bring fun to Birch Bay

Birch Bay’s annual Rollback Weekend and Sand Sculpture Competition is back in action with a full weekend lineup of events plus vendors Friday, July 23 through Sunday, July 25. “This … more

Derelict fishing vessel sinks off Point Whitehorn

A derelict 1930s fishing vessel sank off Point Whitehorn July 13 while being towed from Blaine Harbor to Bellingham. The Bligh Island, a 79-foot wooden hull purse seiner, had been in the Port of … more

Proclamation of Emergency ends July 23

In a step toward normalcy, Blaine City Council unanimously voted to rescind the proclamation of emergency, first enacted in March 2020 to help the city manage pandemic response. The recission takes … more

Custer man sues county, jail for alleged racial discrimination

A Custer man who worked as a mental health professional at the Whatcom County Jail is suing the county, sheriff’s office and Compass Health over allegations that they discriminated and … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district: July 17

No more confirmed cases of the Delta variant have appeared in Whatcom County since DOH reported the first case July 7. Health professionals consider the Delta variant, detected in India last year, to … more

Black Forest temporarily closes to help staff at CJ’s Beach House

Black Forest Steakhouse announced on its Facebook page July 11 it will close for six weeks due to staff shortages. In the meantime, employees will help out at sister restaurant CJ’s Beach House … more

Police reform in Washington: An editorial from local law enforcement

Washington recently enacted a myriad of new police reform laws. While law enforcement leadership in Whatcom County supports efforts to enhance training, professionalism and accountability, as well as … more

City looking for downtown business owners to allow murals

The city of Blaine is looking for downtown property owners with interest in decorating their building for the city’s downtown mural program. Blaine City Council unanimously voted March 22 to … more
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