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Salmon fishing season ending

Anglers in marine area 7 can fish for salmon until the end of the day on Sunday, September 30, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Marine area 7 encompasses … more

Burn ban lifted in parts of the county

Cooler temperatures and rainy weather have brought an ease on restrictions for outdoor burning in some unincorporated areas of Whatcom County. Starting on September 14, the Whatcom … more

Hundreds attend 9/11 memorial

First responders from the United States and Canada marked the 17th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks at a ceremony at Peace Arch Park. Several dignitaries were present, … more

New eco-friendly business opens in downtown Blaine

Visitors speak with staff, including general manager Christy Lonquist pictured right. Photos by Louise Mugar Rawganique offers natural fiber clothing, organic home products and a vegan cafe By … more

Run with the Chums returns to the BP Highlands

Run with the Chums. Courtesy photo By Stefanie Donahue Runners and walkers will assemble at the BP Highlands, 5042 Grandview Road in Blaine, on Saturday, September 15 for the annual Run with the … more

News from Blaine City Council

News from the Blaine City Council meeting on September 10 at City Hall. Blaine doctor announces plans to retire this December Dr. Marta Kazymyra confirmed to Blaine … more

Borderites to honor 1978 champions and beloved captain Curt Kramme

Curt Kramme, Blaine quarterback in 1978 and Lynden High School coach. Courtesy photo By Oliver Lazenby Longtime Lynden High School football coach and Blaine graduate Curt Kramme died after a battle … more

Young at Heart

Trudi Norquist and Ellie Bonebrake serve drinks at the 50th anniversary celebration. Photo by Mathew Roland By Vicki McCullough It is hard to believe that it’s September already. As children go … more

County to host listening session about health on September 20

By Oliver Lazenby The Whatcom County Health Department is working on a report analyzing health differences throughout the county and it wants to hear from residents of Blaine and … more

Southbound border crossings into Blaine

A total 927,505 passengers and pedestrians crossed the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway border crossings in July, fewer than the previous two years, according to the Border Policy Research … more

Letters to the Editor: September 13-19

The Editor:  With Labor Day behind us, I want to thank all the hard working volunteers and Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce members for the fantastic summer they provided for all the … more

Young soccer team starts the season strong

Blaine junior Maya Ball makes a pass in the first half against Anacortes on September 11 at Pipeline Fields. Photo by Janell Kortlever By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School’s girls varsity soccer … more

Blaine beats Cedar Park 27–23 with a late touchdown

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine persevered through an exciting fourth quarter to beat Cedar Park Christian School 27–23 on September 7 at Bothell High School, giving the team a 2–0 … more

How to help socially isolated seniors

Age is often accompanied by wisdom, but men and women may also find that feelings of isolation, loneliness and depression settle in as they grow older. The Journal of Primary Prevention published … more

Live comfortably on less

Many people look toward retirement with mixed feelings –  there’s the anticipation of no longer having to stick to a set schedule, but there’s trepidation about living without a steady … more

Donations accepted for new charitable program serving Blaine, Birch Bay

By Stefanie Donahue Volunteers are getting an early start on collecting donations for the Community Toy Store, Blaine and Birch Bay’s newest charitable … more

Do you like seafood? Try SeaFeast September 21, 22

By Stefanie Donahue Filling Bellingham once again with seafood-themed fun and fare, SeaFeast will celebrate the town’s maritime heritage for the third consecutive year on Friday … more

Community Meals are back

The Community Assistance Program (CAP) began hosting weekly Community Meals from 5 to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday at the Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street, on September 5. Meals are … more

Locals stay fit at Anytime Fitness

Keen on revamping the gym and rolling out new programs for seniors, 22-year-old Mike Andes recently purchased Anytime Fitness at Birch Bay Square. Prior to purchasing the business, Andes worked at … more

Tracy and Capp Connors receive Blaine Builder Award

Tracy and Capp Connors were awarded a Blaine Builder Award on August 27 for their participation in the Blaine Gardener’s Market.  Photo by Stefanie Donahue more
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