Thu, Sep 1, 2005
Countybuys the last slice of the heronry buffer pie
Anunusual coalition of local businesses, a state agencyand the Whatcom Land Trust helped Whatcom County buy three,five-acre parcels near Birch Bay State...
Studentsget a full pack, thanks to local shoppers
Grocery shoppers at the Blaine Cost Cutteronce again dug a little deeper at check stands to purchaseschool supplies for needy Blaine students. “We...
Thu, Aug 25, 2005
Dejuvu all over again
LeilaCrayton of Blaine was arrested August 19 on charges ofmanufacturing methamphetamine. At the time of her arrestCrayton, 20, was waiting to begin a ...
Fivejoy-riding youths arrested in car/yacht escapade
Timothy Berry, TimothyMerrifield and Jacob Ross, all 18, were booked into the Whatcom CountyJail last week following their arrest after a joyride that ...
Cityworking through comp plan
About20 residents from Blaine and surrounding areas gatheredat the Blaine fire station last week to discuss possiblerezoning near H and D streets as well...
Councildelays action on Seagrass condo proposal
Blainecity council deliberated for an hour in a study sessionbefore Monday night’s regular meeting beforedeciding to postpone a decision on the Seagrass...
Citycouncil votes to support EMS sales tax
Blainehas joined other cities in the county supporting a newplan for countywide emergency medical services (EMS),and a new tax to fund it.
Thu, Aug 18, 2005
Stalwartship sails on through the years
Theaging but still graceful iron-hulled luxury yacht ElPrimero, moored in Blaine for the past few years, is112 years old this month. Though the paint is...
Mothersights cougar on the outskirts of town
Acougar residents have been hearing in the lower DakotaCreek area for the past month was seen Monday nightin the 4200 block of West Road, on the south ...
Crabbingopens
Crabbingseason for Marine Area 7 North, which includes Blaine,Birch Bay and Point Roberts opened Wednesday, August17 said Birch Bay State Park manager ...
NEXUShours to expand
by MegOlson
Grouppushes historic preservation for downtown
Aproposal to enhance the historic flavor of downtown Blaineis being developed alongside the city’scomprehensive plan revisions.
Countyand Port agree to meet in court
An intergovernmentaldispute that has blocked development of a site occupying the formerHarbor Café, is heading to SkagitCounty Superior Court.
BoardwalkOK’ed by appeals court
TheWashington State Court of Appeals upheld a ruling byWhatcom County Superior Court judge Steven Mura thatthe proposed Blaine boardwalk is a for public...
Water,water everywhere with plenty to drink
Adrive along some of the main roadways in the city ofBlaine and the surrounding area may reveal a number ofsandwich boards asking residents to conserve...
Blaineyouths take multi-modal joyride
Blainepolice weren’t sure at first if the theftof a car from a downtown Blaine residence and of a largeyacht from the Blaine marina Monday night ...
Thu, Aug 11, 2005
Soundsof the Harbor musical festival this Saturday
Allyou need to attend the Sounds of the Harbor music festivalthis Saturday is a bag of groceries – andmaybe some cash to purchase a raffle ticket...
Fairhavendeveloper buys in Blaine
Bellinghamnative Ken Imus purchased the former Red Apple Grocerybuilding at 638 Peace Portal Drive last month from DillonSchickli of Blaine. The building...
Clubhauls in the cash
The Blaine Boys and Girls Club Bids for Kids dinner andauction raised more than expected this year, almost triplingtheir initial goal of $26,000.Nicole...
Sculpturefundraising continues
Plansfor The Vigil, a new sculpture on Blaine’s boardwalkby Dirty Dan Harris sculptor Bob McDermott, are underway,but funding is still an issue, ...
Newcoffee shop open for business
Blaineresidents have another espresso drive thru to choosefrom. The Pit Stop Coffee Company opened July 24 at 458Peace Portal Drive just across from Seaside...
Blainewindow coverings business has new office
ReginaBailey, co-owner of All About Covering Windows, has donea lot of things.
NewKira’s Grill owner cooks with southern flair
by Tara Nelson
Grouppushes historic preservation for downtown
Aproposal to enhance the historic flavor of downtown Blaineis being developed alongside the city’scomprehensive plan revisions.
Newadministrator appointed
WayneWeinschenk began work as the administrator of Blaine’sStafholt Good Samaritan Center July 20, and so far sayshe’s been pleasantly surprised...
AlternativeHumane Society seeks to save lives of strays
The first thingthat Sue Atchison of Blaine wants you to know about the AlternativeHumane Society (AHS) of Whatcom County is that she needs help housingstray...
Councilapproves 62-lot subdivision
AtMonday’s council meeting, BlaineCity Council approved the Inverness development, a 62-lotresidential subdivision on Semiahmoo Parkway, after existingSemiahmoo...
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