Thu, Nov 28, 2002
Have you ever gone away on vacation and expected a smaller energy bill on your return, only to find the bill was pretty much the same as when you’...
Will they stay or will they go?
The fishing vessels Liberty and USA continue to sit in a jurisdictional limbo, sinking into the mud on the western shore of Drayton Harbor.The boats have...
Chamber hopes lights draw a crowd
Blaine Chamber of Commerce president Pam Christianson is picturing a bustling downtown when they flick on the Christmas lights along Peace Portal Drive...
Water cleaner where oysters are, but it’s not enough
As water quality in most of Drayton Harbor slowly gets better, hopes of harvesting oysters planted on the east side hinge on whether or not the state bases...
Council uses cuts and hikes to balance budget
Despite pleas from the audience to hold the line on new taxes Blaine city council passed a spartan budget that still needed a three percent utility tax...
Thu, Nov 21, 2002
Watch your car, ‘cause someone else might be too
Since November 11, almost a dozen Blaine residents have had items stolen from their cars. Most of the vehicle prowls and thefts have been reported in the...
Eleven-year-old artist advances
Myriah Collins, a fifth grade student at Blaine elementary school has taken the first step to becoming an internationally-recognized artist, winning a ...
School snow ride program heading to the big hill
The Blaine school district Ski/Snowboard program, now called the BSD Winter Ride Program is looking forward to a great 2003 winter season. The district...
Needy seniors can get ticket to ride
Miracle on Wheels makes available power (electric) wheelchairs to non-ambulatory senior citizens (65 years old and up) usually at no out-of-pocket expense...
Wheels available for stuck seniors
Miracle on Wheels makes available power (electric) wheelchairs to non-ambulatory senior citizens (65 years old and up) usually at no out-of-pocket expense...
Move it or lose it, BNSF tells city
Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad is willing to give Blaine the old rail depot, if the city is willing to move it.“I told her I was really disappointed...
Campbell back on the job, sort of
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Services (NWFRS) chief Mike Campbell is returning to some of his duties as commissioners struggle to take care of business...
Food bank offers help on holidays and every day
Six hunred families are signed up with the Blaine food bank. Every Tuesday between 200 and 250 of them come for a bag of groceries to get them through ...
City wins grant for Marine Drive reconstruction
At a ribbon-cutting celebrating the completion of Sixth Street improvements, state transportation improvement board (TIB) executive director Steve Gorcester...
Thu, Nov 14, 2002
One of Blaine’s major youth employers is helping kids who work there get into the holiday spirit. “With the great group of kids we have working...
Turkey frenzy getting ready to roll
Annie Magner needs drivers, packers, pies and dollars to get Thanksgiving dinner on a growing list of otherwise empty Blaine and Birch Bay tables. Last...
Dry eyes a rarity at Veterans Day ceremony
Hardly a dry eye was left in the house after a special Veteran’s Day ceremony featured the culmination of one local veteran’s dream. An emotional...
Whatcom County Sheriff Dale Brandland, R-Bellingham widened his lead over democratic state senator Georgia Gardner during this week of ballot counting.Gardner...
All invited to 6th Street opening
The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 11 a.m. on November 15 at 6th and H streets to celebrate the completion of the street...
Parties and trees for presents
Trees are sprouting around Blaine with opportunities to give hanging from their boughs. Spreading from Stafholt Good Samaritan Center, the trees will be...
As the tide creeps up, stray jerry cans full of diesel, gallons of motor oil and batteries bathe in the waters of Drayton Harbor aboard two derelict vessels...
Fees for unsterilized dogs double
City council has approved a new short-term contract with the Whatcom County Humane Society to provide animal control in the city. The deal holds costs ...
Habitat for humanity building communities in Blaine
“My end is to build communities and my means is houses,” said Terry Mattson, executive director of Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County. He...
Council considering all options for 2003 budget
Blaine city council is looking at a combination of tax increases and staff cuts to try to pull out of a financial nose dive.“We had a pretty complicated...
Thu, Nov 7, 2002
Family Service Center explores GED classes
The Blaine Family Service Center is planning to offer free GED and High School Completion courses here in Blaine, to serve those who have transportation...
Bay Properties shines up Birch Bay gateway
“This is the gateway to Birch Bay, the Times Square of the area,” said Carl Dufton, standing on the corner of Birch Bay Drive and Harborview ...
More rules to tighten the border
As the United States continues to beef up security measures, Canada is growing testier about travel restrictions placed on their citizens and residents...
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