Thu, Mar 29, 2007
Long-timeschool employee retires
WhenDonna Wiebe retires from the Blaine School District staffon March 30 two people will be hired to take her place.
Getout and grow
Spring is trying hard to “spring,” despitethe cold nights and heavy rains this month, and as theearly blooming rhododendrons and bulbs join...
BCThosts several events this month
The Blaine Community Theater(BCT) will host three events beginning with a “ThingFling” flea market sale next month from 9 a.m. to4 p.m. on ...
Yogainstructor specializes in Ayurvedic treatments
A newyoga instructor in Birch Bay is offering more than justlessons on stretching.
Aroundthe CitySenate approves bill for border-license card
The state Senate approved 43-3 a measure to facilitate border crossingsbetween Washington state and British Columbia with an enhanced driver’slicense...
Gangrumors unfounded, police say
Blaineschool district superintendent Ron Spanjer, in responseto rumors of gang activity at Blaine middle school lastweek, said there’s no evidence...
Cityextends public comment on East Maple Ridge
EastBlaine residents worried about storm water managementwith regards to a 353-unit planned development will haveadditional time to express their concerns...
WingsOver Water features water fowl, fun
Some major changes mark this year’s edition ofthe annual Wings Over Water (WOW) Northwest Birding Festivalset for Saturday, March 31, from 9 a.m....
Thu, Mar 22, 2007
Blainestudent sets new world record
Here’s one politician whokeeps his campaign promises.
Couplebuys Blaine print shop
TwoBirch Bay residents have bought the former Pelican Pressin Blaine.Scott and Jacque Peterson acquired the small print anddesign shop in February, and...
DStreet to remain open in June
The D Street bridge over highway 543will be finished and open for traffic in June accordingto Patrick Fuller of the Washington State Department ofTransportation...
Bookexplores personality by wine
Areyou a communicative idealist who avoids conflict? Youmight be a merlot. A difficult perfectionist? You mightbe a pinot noir.Descriptions of personality...
Alpacafarm owners suing SSP over investigation
Johnand Kelly Wood, owners of Wildwood Alpaca Farm on SweetRoad, have sued Security Specialists Plus (SSP) PreferredAnimal Care for $107,500 over what ...
CongressmanJack Metcalf, 79, dies
Former U.S. Representativeand long-time state lawmaker Jack Metcalf (R-Washington)died Thursday, March 15 from complications relating toAlzheimer&rsquo...
Newranger hired at Peace Arch park
When Jason Snow took over as rangerat Peace Arch State Park last January he said he couldn’tbe happier with his new assignment. “It’s...
Briefs...
Architect’shome shows care in details
Architect Craig Telgenhoff has built another of hisclever and innovative one-of-a-kind houses, this timeat 4763 Alderson Road in Birch Bay and, as with...
Spanjercites need for Birch Bay school
Blaine’ssuperintendent of schools Ron Spanjer gave what he calleda program report to the Birch Bay Transportation, PublicSafety and School Committee...
Aroundthe CityTeacher of the year bids sought
The superintendent of public instruction is calling for regionalnominations for the 2008 state teacher of the year award and is invitingBlaine students...
Trilliumtries again for rezone
TheTrillium Corporation’s Alden Reach is a lightindustrial, mixed use and residential development plannedfor 1,000 acres of some of the finest waterfront...
DHSto approve state license pilot project
Travelerscrossing the Washington border into British Columbiamay only have to secure a $40 state-issued drivers’ licenseas opposed to a $97 passport...
WhatcomCounty to enforce new septic rules
WhatcomCounty is getting a head start on new state rules tomaintain healthy septic systems.
Thu, Mar 15, 2007
Century21 honors agents
SevenCentury 21 agents in Birch Bay have been recognized fortheir outstanding work with Century 21 Bay Properties.
Annualhome show features more than 300 vendors
The annual home and garden show producedby the building industry association of Whatcom Countytook place on the first weekend in March.
Builderbrings the outside in
MorrieDe Boer is the first contractor to purchase lots in CharlieLewsader’s 29-acre Malibu developmentnear Point Whitehorn.
Peoplearound Blaine and Birch Bay
Wrightsteps down from math championship programAfter 25 years of starting and running the Whatcom Countymath championship, former Blaine teacher Bill Wrightis...
Districtmeetings aim to preserve recreation area
Northwest Parkand Recreation District (NWPRD) commissioners held thefirst of several meetings aimed at generating ideas fromits constituency Tuesday night...
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