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The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce (BBCC) and Visitor Information Center enjoyed a successful 2019. We are ending the year with 152 members, including 26 new members added in 2019. BBCC is committed …
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Danielle Gaughen, event coordinator and Liz Thornton, executive director |
1/8/20 06:24 PM
It has been another year of growth for Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2). In 2019, the district partnered once again with the Whatcom Land Trust in the acquisition of property …
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Heidi Holmes, program manager |
1/8/20 06:22 PM
As we greet the 2020 calendar year, we will continue to work hard for every student every day with a robust academic offering and hands-on experiences to help make Blaine the best place in Washington …
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Dr. Christopher Granger, superintendent |
1/8/20 06:20 PM
The Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) began 2019 still repairing our Wastewater Lift Station #6, which was damaged during the prior month’s King Tide event. BBWSD applied for and was …
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Erin Carampot, accounts receivable clerk |
1/8/20 06:10 PM
The Healthy Youth Coalition (HYC), in its second full year, served approximately 2,000 people at Rocktoberfest; had 1,200 visits to the weekly Teen Nites at Border Town Pizza; had 500 visits by …
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Jesse Creydt, president |
1/8/20 06:07 PM
The Pacific Arts Association (PAA) kicked off 2019 with a Valentine Concert at Semiahmoo Resort. In spite of a crazy dose of snow, Nick Biello and Charlie Porter brought a ballroom full of Blaine …
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Marla Tuski, board member |
1/8/20 05:56 PM
Below is the text of a weather warning that was issued by the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office on January 2.
Whatcom County Coastal Weather Warning
Gale Warning Issued – The …
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1/2/20 02:00 PM
The Pacific Point condo building started construction in May and should be completed next summer. The building, which will be comprised of 18 waterfront units on the Semiahmoo Spit, was originally …
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1/2/20 01:55 PM
After decades in the works, preparatory work on Birch Bay’s long awaited beach restoration project began recently. The project, called the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility Project or the …
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1/2/20 01:48 PM
The city of Blaine provides a wide range of services to about 5,400 residents living on the shores and hills around Drayton Harbor. This article only begins to describe what happens in a year, but we …
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Michael Jones, city manager |
1/2/20 01:27 PM
While closing out my tenure as county executive, it’s nice to reflect on the progress we have made in past years. In 2019, we’ve made significant improvements in technology initiatives …
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Jack Louws, Whatcom County executive |
1/2/20 01:24 PM
2019 has been a year of growth and collaboration, as Friends of Birch Bay Library (FOBBL) worked with the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) to bring a branch library to Birch Bay.
The vision …
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Dianne Marrs-Smith, FOBBL president |
1/2/20 01:19 PM
Just like that, another outstanding year at the chamber has come to a close with 92 members, including 21 new members. 2019 was an exciting year for our chamber and we are very grateful to all who …
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Donna Raimey, program and events coordinator |
1/2/20 01:17 PM
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) responded to 4,752 calls through November 2019. Almost 71 percent of those calls were for emergency medical assistance; four percent of the calls were for fires. …
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Jennie Sand, administrative assistant |
1/2/20 01:14 PM
Looking back, I realize how fast this year has gone by. Maybe because we’ve been busy – I have been told we are too busy!
This year we introduced our new logo and website. Our logo …
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Kathy Sitker, director |
1/2/20 01:11 PM
On behalf of all members of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, merry Christmas and happy new year. It has been an honor to serve the communities of Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer and Point …
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Bill Elfo, Whatcom County sheriff |
1/2/20 01:07 PM
“75 Years of Sharing Stories,” which was the theme for the 75th anniversary of the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS), well-described a year of celebrating local library history and …
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Debby Farmer, Blaine branch manager |
1/2/20 01:04 PM
The past year brought stability to many Blaine High School sports programs after a year of change in 2018, when eight programs got new varsity head coaches. Programs with second-year coaches built on …
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Oliver Lazenby |
1/2/20 01:01 PM
The new year is here, and there is no better time than now to make a few realistic and attainable goals for the coming year.
The most popular goals are related to health and money habits. …
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Sneha Patel, DO |
1/2/20 12:56 PM
January 8, 4:54 p.m.; A man called police to report being kidnapped and assaulted with a firearm from a location in Blaine. The man said he was blindfolded and taken by vehicle to a field in …
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1/2/20 12:51 PM
