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How to prepare for a medical emergency

By North Whatcom Fire and Rescue firefighter Tom Kettman If you are like most people, the thought of experiencing a medical emergency is scary, but small steps can alleviate stress … more

Sunny day for Birch Bay Beach Fest and Feast

Birch Bay Beach Fest and Feast took place on a bright, sunny day  at Birch Bay State Park, on June 2. At the event, guests were able to view educational displays, … more

School district aims to streamline communication

A preview of the Blaine school district’s mobile app, which will launch at the end of summer. Image courtesy of the Blaine School District By Oliver Lazenby By the end of summer, the Blaine school … more

Blaine Police Department reports: May 30-June 4

May 30, 11:52 a.m.: Welfare check on Glen Eagle Drive. May 30, 12:16 p.m.: Citizen assist on H Street. May 30, 12:25 p.m.: Theft from auto on 14 … more

Kite festival draws more than 4,000 people to Birch Bay

The Birch Bay Kite Festival drew more than 4,000 people on May 26 and 27, said Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce vice president Wayne Diaz. The event featured live music, pet activities, several … more

City rejects offer from interested Gateway buyer

By Stefanie Donahue An offer from an investment firm to purchase 6 acres of land on the city’s Gateway Parcel, formerly the site of the Blaine Municipal Airport, was rejected by … more

Gear up for a busy weekend in Blaine, Birch Bay

By Stefanie Donahue There’s plenty to do on Saturday, June 2. Here’s what’s happening in Blaine: Tall Ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian … more

Business offers solution for those with medical hair loss

Raising the Brow owner Jessi Van Dyke demonstrates microblading technique, a semi-permanent eyebrow treatment, at her studio in the Loomis Hall building. Photo by Oliver Lazenby By Oliver Lazenby A … more

Prasad and Caro reach the podium at state track meet

Blaine High School senior Dalton Mouw running the 400 meters in the 2A State Track Championship last weekend in Tacoma. Mouw was one of five Borderites to compete at the state level. Photo by Janell … more

‘A dream come true,’ local couple say of their home in Blaine

ony and Tina Andrews at their home on Oertel Drive. Tony and Tina Andrews, the owners of Tony’s Just a Bite at 679 Peace Portal Drive, are in the process of transforming their waterfront home at … more

Blaine High School Recognition Night

May 16, 2018 2018 Awards/Scholarship Recipients Masonic Award – Carson Cortez, Sydney Feenstra, Daniel Langley, Jaelin Madden-Ford and Katie … more

CAP adds new program to help families at Christmas

A group of volunteers are close to launching a new Christmas charitable program. Called the Community Toy Store, the program allows low-income parents to purchase new toy and … more

Community Food Co-op donates to Let’s Move! Blaine

Community Food Co-op staff hold up a check for Let’s Move! Blaine. Photo courtesy of the Community Food Co-op By Stefanie Donahue Let’s Move! Blaine received a $2,061 donation from the Community … more

Grant advances historic preservation project

By Stefanie Donahue A group that is aiming to preserve stories of people who worked at the Diamond NN, a historic salmon cannery in South Naknek, Alaska has received a $50,000 grant … more

Letter to the Editor: May 31-June 1

The Editor: All members of the Bellingham Sail and Power Squadron wish to thank the following businesses for making possible the very successful SeaSkills Boating Festival at Blaine … more

Border crossing stats: April 2018

At the Peace Arch crossing: 201,427 passenger vehicles, 382,756 passengers, 92,591 NEXUS vehicles and 148,717 NEXUS passengers. At the Pacific Highway crossing: 148,969 passenger … more

Educator of the Year honored

The Lynden International Masonic Lodge recognized Blaine High School teacher Nicole Roetcisoender as its 2017-18 Educator of the Year for the Blaine School District. Photo by … more

From the web...

The Northern Light collected comments made by online readers who responded to recent stories. Here’s what they had to say: Responding to: “Golf carts approved for Birch Bay roads … more

School district looking for construction consultant

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine School District is in need of a management consultant for the final phase of the high school rebuild project and other work funded by a 2015 bond after … more

Farmer’s markets are a good choice for your health

The area’s farmers markets are in full swing with more vegetable and fruit crops coming into market each week. The markets are fun, colorful places where you can get the freshest fruits and … more
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