Thu, Apr 14, 2005
Thereare two big events coming up for area boatniks: nextweek’s Semiahmoo Regatta, expectedto bring 100 competitive sailboats and 400 or more crewand...
Cityand east Blaine developer come to terms
“Atleast at the developer, attorney and staff level we’rethere,” city manager Gary Tomsic toldcouncil members, presenting what was to...
Thearea’s first new major retaildevelopment in many years will take place this summerand fall as Far North Ventures of Mount Vernon renovatesand ...
Nofix soon for Drayton Harbor Road
Moretraffic due to the Drayton Harbor Road closure, summervisitors and projected local growth is making LincolnRoad “anaccident waiting to happen...
Citybuilding growth outpacing projections
Blaine’sfirst quarter development review is evidence of the risingdevelopment pressure on the city.
Fieldshired as new NWFRS chief
NorthWhatcom Fire and Rescue Services (NWFRS) has hired anew chief to replace former chief Dave Crossen, whosecontract expired at the end of 2004 and was...
Thu, Apr 7, 2005
Blainecity council members gave the final go ahead to citypublic works director Steve Banham for a four-way stopat the intersection of Semiahmoo Parkway...
Technology StudentAssociation competition results
Blainefreshman Kelly McNutt in front of her photo display. Technologyteacher Jim Nelson said he took one of his best teams tothe state Technology Student...
Plannerdeparts for colder climes
Facingan unprecedented onslaught of development proposals,Blaine’s community and economic developmentdepartment is facing a big hole after the resignationlast...
Aftera nine month wait, Phil Walrod has finally moved back intohis D Street house following repairs caused by an earlymorning fire last summer. According...
Creatingan interesting garden refuge for your family
Lastweek we talked about some ideas that make the garden entryto your home safe, interesting and attractive for you andyour guests. This week we’...
Asahikawaband concert was a winner
Japan’s Asahikawa high school band presented a bigevening of music at Blaine school’s little gym Thursdayevening. “The Star-Spangled ...
Schools:What goes on inside the walls?
A greatdeal goes on within the walls of the school that most peopleoutside the system are unaware of or have forgotten ifthey ever knew. The school is ...
Mostboaters have never had a dire emergency at sea, whichmeans that most boaters have also never had to operatetheir emergency signaling equipment. But...
Blaine school district administrators honored two long-timefaculty members as Teacher of the Year at the last schoolboard meeting. Both were nominated ...
Enforcementdrive targets teen drivers
Startingtomorrow, Whatcom County sheriff’sdeputies are stepping up enforcement of the IntermediateDriver Licensing (IDL) program as a part of a state-wideemphasis...
Cityplanning on graduated approach to boardwalk
Whilethe boardwalk project remains bogged down in legal proceedingsBlaine city council will consider starting on the plazasthat anchor each end.
Yourpassport: Don’t leave home without it
On April 5 the U.S. State Department unveiled the WesternHemisphere Travel Initiative, the latest measure to beefup national security. The initiative proposes...
Thu, Mar 31, 2005
Teachers express support for Newell
Last Monday night the Blaine school board met for the firsttime in the new educational services building, and theyneeded the room the more spacious quarters...
Plannerbites off more than he can chew
Citypolice specialist Raylene Heutink’s quick thinkingand first-aid training saved a choking co-worker this week. “Terryhad a close call this...
Localartist show opens April 1
Blaineartist Jano Argue has been busy these past few weeks gettingready for her first major show in the area. It begins Fridaynight with a 6 p.m. artist...
City,developer struggle to find east Blaine solution
As citycouncil closed the month-long public hearing on proposedchanges to east Blaine developers’ agreementscity manager Gary Tomsic expressed frustration...
Cityadopts skatepark to park family
Thecity of Blaine has officially adopted the skatepark behindcity hall. At their March 28 meeting city council votedto add the skatepark to the city family...
Springmeans it’s time to clean outthe garage. But, how do you know what to toss and whatto store? Here are some general guidelines for many commongardening...
Designingyour front yard and entry
I believea well-designed entry space should do more than just satisfypedestrian movement from the street or driveway to thefront door. It can display an...
Residentscontinue to oppose Seagrass proposal
“Thiscan still be a beautiful spot,” saidDean Francis, “and the rights of property ownersto develop their property need to be protected...
Airportrunning up against borrowing limit
Blainecity council hastily approved a loan to the from thecity general fund reserves to the airport, strapped forcash and facing mounting financial demands...
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