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School district reveals new plans for grandstand

The Blaine School District is finalizing plans for a new grandstand at Blaine High School that will seat more than 1,900 people. Illustration courtesy of the Blaine School District The Blaine School … more

New school transportation director hired

The Blaine School District hired Rachel Hrutfiord to be its new transportation director. Hrutfiord, formerly a school bus driver and department secretary, replaced Carl Wagelie who … more

DVSAS releases local statistics about domestic violence cases in Whatcom County

By Stefanie Donahue To emphasize the growing impact of domestic violence in Whatcom County, Bellingham-based organization Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) … more

Fight the flu with these strategies

Influenza can rear its head any time of the year, but is known to be a particularly bad thorn in one’s side when the weather is cold. According to WebMD, anywhere from 5 to 20 percent of the … more

Winter coat distribution starts Oct. 16

This month, volunteers with the Community Assistance Program and Interfaith Coalition will distribute gently used and new winter coats, gloves and hats to men, women and children who are in need of … more

Vehicle light inspections offered for free

As part of the 45th annual ‘Lights On’ event, Automotive Service Association members, as well as students taking Bellingham Technical College automotive classes, will inspect … more

BP Cherry Point offers facility tour

BP Cherry Point Refinery employees answered questions and explained the refining process at a September 28 open house at the refinery at Jackson Road. BP Cherry … more

Health and social services department to stop in Blaine

Staff with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DHSH) will connect the community with various social service programs out of their mobile office in Blaine next … more

Craft show returns Oct. 18

More than one hundred artisans, crafters, antique and vintage dealers are set to participate in the Lynden Craft and Antique Show this month. The 29th annual event will take place … more

Pot legalization could pose challenge for Canadian travelers

By Pat Grubb If Blaine immigration attorney Len Saunders is sure of one thing, it is this: Canada’s forthcoming nationwide legalization of marijuana on October 17 … more

Port tenants in Blaine look to expand business

By Stefanie Donahue Multiple businesses that serve the commercial fishing fleet in Blaine want to expand due partially to a string of improvement projects led by the Port of … more

Health department hears about local health challenges

By Oliver Lazenby At a listening session at the Blaine Public Library on September 20, Whatcom County Health Department staff presented health data about Blaine, Birch Bay and Point … more

Blaine volleyball takes a tough loss to Squalicum

By Oliver Lazenby It came down to the very end, but Blaine varsity volleyball lost the fifth set 17–15 and the match 3–2 in a hard-fought battle against Squalicum on September 25 … more

How to tend to your garden in Autumn

By master gardener Cathy Taggett and Ron Snyder, owners of The Circle of Trees The coming of fall represents the end of the growing season but there are many gardening tasks that … more

Hughes Avenue project delayed until 2019

By Stefanie Donahue The city of Blaine has decided to put off the reconstruction of Hughes Avenue between Odell Street and Peace Portal Drive until March 2019. The … more

Blaine soccer loses 3–1 nail biter to Squalicum

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine freshman Briseyda Nolasco tied the score with a goal in the 65th minute, but the Borderites varsity girls soccer team couldn’t hang on … more

Sehome beats Blaine football 25–3 in conference opener

By Oliver Lazenby In the first week of conference play, Blaine varsity football lost to Sehome 25–3 at Civic Stadium, making the Borderites’ overall record … more
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