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The Canadian government announced June 8 that family members separated by the U.S./Canada border will be allowed to enter Canada under certain conditions. Speaking at his daily news conference, Prime …
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By Pat Grubb |
6/10/20 07:29 PM
Peace Arch Real Estate, a Blaine-based real estate company, will be featured on an episode of HGTV’s “Beachfront Bargain Hunt” show that will air on Sunday, June 14 at 7:30 …
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By Grace McCarthy |
6/10/20 07:28 PM
Whatcom Unified Command (WUC), the multi-jurisdictional group that assembled to respond to Covid-19 in Whatcom County, is distributing more than 100,000 single-use facemasks to help businesses with …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
6/10/20 07:18 PM
Since the U.S./Canada border is closed to all but essential travel, the annual Hands Across the Border Celebration is going online this year.
The event, which celebrates peaceful …
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6/10/20 07:02 PM
Blaine High School seniors will graduate this year in a pre-recorded ceremony of students receiving their diploma on Friday, June 12 at 5 p.m.
A socially distant recording of students walking …
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Grace McCarthy |
6/10/20 06:59 PM
Whatcom County received approval on June 5 to move to phase 2 of Washington state's four-phase Safe Start re-opening plan. Under phase 2, more businesses can open and small gatherings can …
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6/8/20 10:30 AM
The Blaine school board unanimously approved a three-year contract for Blaine school district superintendent Christopher Granger during its virtual meeting on May 26.
The contract, starting on …
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By Grace McCarthy |
6/3/20 05:54 PM
One of the most important ways we can slow the spread of Covid-19 is to stay home and physically distance ourselves from others. Unfortunately, this method of containing the spread of the virus has …
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Courtesy of Whatcom County Health Department |
6/3/20 05:22 PM
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering free access to state parks on three days in June: Saturday, June 6 (National Trails Day), Sunday, June 7 (Free Fishing Weekend) and …
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Oliver Lazenby |
6/2/20 07:29 PM
According to the Whatcom County Health Department, there have been 381 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the county as of 11:44 a.m., March 26. A total of 7,762 people have tested negative while 33 …
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5/28/20 01:01 PM
The Blaine Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual networking meeting from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, featuring Michael Jones, Blaine city manager; Bonnie Onyon, Blaine mayor; Gina Stark, …
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5/27/20 08:17 PM
Field operations for the U.S. Census resumed on May 11 in Whatcom County and the rest of Washington state after being put on hold in March due to Covid-19. The operation, named “Update …
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Grace McCarthy |
5/27/20 08:14 PM
Point Roberts Press is pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver Lazenby as editor of The Northern Light and Grace McCarthy as reporter.
Lazenby started at The Northern Light as a …
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5/27/20 07:00 PM
Washington state’s secretary of health has approved 24 of Washington’s 39 counties to move on to phase 2 of governor Jay Inslee’s four-phase “Safe Start” re-opening …
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5/27/20 06:54 PM
After a deadline extension, property tax payments in Whatcom County are finally coming due on Monday, June 1.
Whatcom County Treasurer Steve Oliver signed an order on March 30 extending the …
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5/27/20 06:48 PM
A group is setting up four “Little Free Pantries,” around Blaine, stocked with food and personal hygiene items for those in need.
The first community pantry is at the 7th Street …
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Oliver Lazenby |
5/27/20 05:30 PM
According to the Whatcom County Health Department, there have been 381 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the county as of 11:44 a.m., March 26. A total of 7,762 people have tested negative while 33 …
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5/26/20 04:10 PM
The Silver Reef Casino Resort partially re-opened on May 22. The casino, at 4876 Haxton Way near Ferndale, is operating with new safety measures in place, including operating the building at 50 …
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5/22/20 10:41 PM
According to the Whatcom County Health Department, there have been 364 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the county as of 11 a.m., March 22. A total of 4,712 people have tested negative while 32 people …
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5/22/20 05:47 PM
While the Whatcom Museum’s campus is empty, the museum is pumping out virtual content including educational programs, virtual galleries, at-home science experiments and craft projects. Here's a …
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5/21/20 09:08 PM
