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Public is mixed about relocating skate park

Park board meets on Nov. 8 to vote on a recommendation By Stefanie Donahue Curious about the prospect of relocating Blaine Skate Park to make way for potential … more

Driver crashes into Blaine Library for the second time

June Belonis, 93, mistakenly hit the gas pedal instead of the brakes and drove her 2007 Honda Accord into the northeast corner of the Blaine Library on October 31. Photos courtesy of the Blaine … more

Blaine Police Department wants to hear from you

Blaine officer Jake Farrer talks to Rawganique general manager Christy Lonquist. Courtesy image. By Taylor Nichols Ever wonder how to spot a counterfeit hundred dollar bill? You can find out by … more

Blaine Library staff celebrate 30-year milestone

To celebrate its 30-year anniversary since opening at 610 3rd Street in 1988, staff at the Blaine Library hosted a celebration on November 4. “[It was a] lovely day of reminiscing … more

Volleyball heads to state for first time in 20 years

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School volleyball won two out of three games at the 2A district ½ tournament at Sammamish High School last week, securing a trip to … more

Get to know Bob Boule, the man behind the Smuggler’s Inn

By Taylor Nichols If you find yourself in the presence of Smuggler’s Inn Bed and Breakfast owner Bob Boule and have a moment to spare, chances are he’ll have a story to tell … more

Agent Orange policy advisor talks about new book on U.S.-Vietnam partnership

By Taylor Nichols For decades after the Vietnam war, the Vietnamese and U.S. governments were reluctant to address the problems caused by Agent Orange, the toxic herbicide sprayed … more

Toy drive runs through December 7

Residents have until December 7 to donate toys, gift cards and money to a charitable program that is new to Blaine and Birch Bay and helps low-income families afford gifts during the … more

Allegiant Air now offers non-stop flights to Tucson

Just as the holiday travel season starts to pick up, Allegiant Air announced it would begin offering twice-weekly flights between Bellingham International Airport and Tucson, Arizona starting on … more

Letters to the Editor: November 8-14

The Editor: We have heard a lot about fake news. Consider what is really fake news and how it affects us. The fake idea that getting rid of politically correct dialogue and discourse … more

Search for new NWFR fire chief could take months

William Pernett was sworn in as fire chief in 2015. Courtesy photo Committee formed to help select recruiting firm By Stefanie Donahue Less than two months remain before North Whatcom Fire and Rescue … more

Football season ends in 47–0 loss to Lynden

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine football’s season – a wild ride that swung from three conference losses in a row to a winning streak and into the postseason – ended November 2 with a … more

Faulkner finishes ahead of the pack at state cross country meet

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine freshman Eleeshiyah Faulkner finished 56th out of 162 runners in the girls 2A state cross country meet on November 3 at Sun Willows Golf Course in … more

Community steps forward to honor veterans

Several community groups are hosting events in honor of our nation’s veterans. Here’s a preview: Downtown Blaine The public can attend a veteran’s memorial … more

Busy week for county sheriff’s deputies

The following activity reports are summaries of recent incidents handled by Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office personnel: October 31, 7:35 a.m.: Shots in progress on Seafair … more

Young at Heart

By Vicki McCullough November is here and so is the rain, cooler temperatures and maybe even some snow. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with it comes the need to go … more

A key to compassionate dementia care

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the more prominent forms of dementia, but there are many additional types of dementia that also can cause both physical and cognitive alterations. Understanding the … more

How seniors can avoid scams

Con artists masquerading as charities can victimize anyone, but seniors are especially vulnerable to such criminals. Men and women who perpetrate charitable fraud often target older men and women, … more

A House of Crows draws a crowd of Halloween trick-or-treaters

Gina and Chris Freeman covered their home at 610 C Street in Blaine with spooky decor for Halloween. Video by Pat Grubb. [slideshow_deploy id='27907'] Photos by … more

Flood watch in effect for Whatcom County

The Nooksack River is at risk of reaching minor flood stage this Friday, November 2 due to increased rainfall, according to a press release from the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) division … more
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