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Local organization aims to connect with gardening, life skills classes

Kelle Sunter has always loved gardening. When she lived in San Francisco, she made a garden out of the parking space that was behind her apartment building. She was ecstatic to have her own yard … more

Donations needed to support Thanksgiving Baskets program

Funding is needed to help support the Community Assistance Program’s (CAP) Thanksgiving Baskets program, which provides complete, ready-to-cook Thanksgiving dinners to more than 250 local … more

Local man builds eco-friendly electric bikes

When Bruce Miller rode his neighbor’s electric bike for the first time, he wondered if he could build one for himself. “Me, being mechanical, when I got home the first thing I … more

Upcoming fashion show to benefit survivors of human trafficking

For the second year in a row, Betty Be Good boutique in Birch Bay will be hosting a fundraiser fashion show, Liberty in Style, to benefit Engedi Refuge. The Lynden charity provides restorative … more

City council candidate allegedly obstructed Blaine officers

A candidate for Blaine City Council is charged with obstructing Blaine police officers during a late-night traffic stop in 2017, after the officers impounded his vehicle, which was being driven 111 … more

Blaine reaches Gateway property deal with White-Leasure

The city of Blaine and the White-Leasure Development Company have reached an agreement for the purchase of about five acres of the Gateway property, formerly the site of the Blaine Municipal Airport. … more

Blaine resident seeks information about historic photos

Blaine resident Jim Zell recently photographed some historic pictures that were hanging inside the old Wolten and Montfort grocery store on Peace Portal Drive in downtown Blaine. Worried that they … more

Sea Links Golf Course in Birch Bay to reopen next year

The management behind Homestead Farms Golf Club in Lynden is working on restoring Sea Links Golf Course in Birch Bay and hopes to have the course open by next June, with a driving range open earlier … more

B.C. team shuts out Blaine football 21–0

After two early mistakes, Blaine football couldn’t recover in a 21–0 loss on September 13 at home. The Borderites have a 1–1 record after the loss to Lord Tweedsmuir, a Surrey, … more

In other sports news...

Volleyball Blaine girls volleyball lost 3–0 in its season opener, an away match against Sehome on September 16. Next, the Borderites travel to Ferndale (1–0) for a 7 p.m. match … more

Birch Bay chamber praises county’s tenacity at berm groundbreaking ceremony

Construction is still a couple of months away, but the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Birch Bay berm project on September 6. Members of the Birch Bay … more

Ballot initiative could impact state funding for local transportation projects

A ballot initiative that aims to limit car tab fees to $30 per year could have a significant impact on local transportation funding across the state, as well as in Blaine. The effects on Blaine … more

Second phase of Peace Portal Community Trail now complete

The second phase of the Peace Portal Community Trail project is now complete, creating more options for pedestrians and cyclists passing through the city of Blaine. The first phase of the … more

Cross-border climate rally to be held at Peace Arch State Park

A cross-border rally will aim to draw attention to climate issues and the health of the planet. On Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Extinction Rebellion Bellingham and Extinction … more

School district starting free afterschool program with federal grant

The Blaine school district is starting a free afterschool program this fall for up to 150 primary and elementary school students thanks to a federal grant. The program, called Blaine Thrives, … more

Burn ban lifted in unincorporated county

The Whatcom County fire marshal’s office has lifted restrictions on open burning in unincorporated areas of Whatcom County. Restrictions were put in place on July 12 due to warm weather … more

Local propane business changes its name

Formerly known as 1st Propane of Whatcom County, owner Kal Economy rebranded his business this past month, changing its name to Economy Propane. His business provides propane for homes and … more

Community garden thrives with new improvements

Blaine’s community garden has seen new improvements since the start of this summer. The garden now has the potential for 34 spaces. These include 18 flat plots and 16 raised boxed beds. Two of … more

Get ready to Run with the Chums

Runners and walkers will assemble on Saturday, September 14 for the seventh annual Run with the Chums 5k and Smolt Sprint 1k. The free event will take place at the BP Highlands off of Grandview … more

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Birch Bay berm project

Whatcom County executive Jack Louws pours sand on the beach at Birch Bay during the groundbreaking ceremony for the long-awaited Birch Bay berm project on September 6. The project went out to bid … more
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