Wed, Oct 17, 2012
Guest Editorial: Small woodland property owners hold key to salmon survival
This is the time of year when many communities across our great state hold their annual salmon festivals, and anglers are starting to enjoy our fall salmon runs.
Lynden craft and antique show features local artists
Craft and antique lovers of north Whatcom County will converge on Lynden Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the annual craft and antique show, starting at 10 a.m. each day.
Blaine school board to discuss science facility project
The Blaine School District Board of Directors is hosting a work session with architect John Stewart to discuss the progress of the district capital projects, specifically the Blaine High School science facility.
Special Section: Car Care: Start getting your car ready for winter
Winter has a tendency to sneak up on us, especially after such a warm and sunny fall. While you can simply dig a warmer coat out of the closet when the first cold hits, preparing your car for winter takes a little more foresight.
We've Got the Scoop hosts grand opening
Special Section: Active Seniors: Helen Worley finds hope and whimsy through gardening and a special friend
Advanced directive workshops scheduled
My Health, My Choices, an advance care planning process that helps you determine end-of-life health care, will be presented in the upcoming community workshops that are free and open to the public:
Lights and wipers play major role in safe driving
With fewer daylight hours in the fall and winter, itâs important to make sure your vehicle can be seen by others and your visibility is not compromised.
Tue, Oct 16, 2012
UPDATE: Canadian border guard shot at Douglas crossing
A Canadian border guard was shot at the Douglas border crossing shortly before 2 p.m. today by a man who then turned the gun on himself. The gunman has been confirmed dead at the scene.
BREAKING NEWS: Canadian guard shot at Peace Arch border crossing
A Canada Border Services Agency guard was shot just before 2 p.m. Tuesday on the Canadian side of the Peace Arch border crossing.
Wed, Oct 10, 2012
SWAT team called in to deal with armed Birch Bay man
Levi Tucker, 23, allegedly fired several shots into the air Thursday, October 4, at his Birch Bay home in the 4300 block of Bay Road.
Blaine welcomes fall with Harvest Festival, annual Scarecrow Tour
The air is crisp, the mornings are cool, and the trees around town are donning their finest colored garments.
County considers increased speed limit on Lincoln Road
Travelers between Blaine and Semiahmoo may be able to arrive a little faster if the county chooses to move forward on a proposal to increase the speed limit on Lincoln Road.
Mending nets a rare skill
Bruce Elliott soaks up the sun as he repairs gill nets on Marine Drive on Monday afternoon.
Gregoire extends burn ban to all of Washington state
A long stretch of warm, dry weather has prompted Gov. Chris Gregoire to extend the state's emergency burn ban to include all counties in Washington state.
Dakota Creek Winery hosts barefoot grape crush
Making wine at Dakota Creek Winery just got messier and a whole lot more fun.
Recycle garden pots
Tired of wondering what to do with all those plastic garden pots from the plants you bought this summer?
Active Seniors: Vibrant Vanderpol finds many ways to stay busy, both on and off the court
You'd never guess how old Joyce Vanderpol is, and, even if you did, she wouldn't tell you.
Thu, Oct 4, 2012
Bold raccoons becoming a nuisance in Birch Bay
Residents of the Cottonwood neighborhood in Birch Bay have seen a spike in raccoon activity, much of which has not been pleasant.
Coat drives planned to keep residents warm
No one should go cold through the chilly months of the year for lack of a winter coat – and Blaine’s Community Assistance Program (CAP) is once again taking steps to keep area residents warm and toasty with its annual Winter Coat Drive.
International film crew visits Blaine from Belarus to study border interactions
The way the city of Blaine interacts with the Canadian border is drawing international attention. Last week, a film crew from BUG-TV out of Brest, Belarus visited Blaine to interview local businesses and individuals on what it’s like to live on the border.
Portions of H Street will be closed for construction next week
Beginning October 8, the section of H Street from Harrison Street to Peace Portal Drive will be closed to all vehicle traffic.
Border Policy Research Institute studies border traffic at Pacific Highway crossing
The Border Policy Research Institute (BPRI) housed at Western Washington University has received $19,160 to fund its study of northbound border traffic at the Pacific Highway border crossing in Blaine.
Silver Reef Steak House receives prestigious awards
The Steak House at Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa has been awarded the Distinguished Restaurants of North America Achievement of Distinction in Dining’s (DiRoNA) award, along with the Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence.”
Adopt-a-Flamingo fundraiser supports Stafholt scholarships
If you drive past Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt these days, you’ll notice a strange sight.
Young at Heart
We are entering into the colorful world of October at the Blaine Senior Center, and what an exciting month we have been promised.
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