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Beach bash to offer beer, BBQ

A Beachside Beerfest and BBQ is making its inaugural debut at Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa this month. The day-long event will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at … more

Locals honor those lost at sea

Blessing of the Fleet, an annual memorial service held to honor local fishermen who have lost their lives at sea and at home, took place at the Blaine Boating Center on May … more

Headed north? Gas up!

By Pat Grubb The cost of filling up gas tanks in B.C. keeps on climbing higher and higher – Vancouver now has the most expensive gas of any city in North America. The average price … more

Warmer temperatures and colorful flowers...

Local residents have recently enjoyed some much-needed sunshine. According to Birch Bay Water and Sewer District, the high for last week was 71.5° versus 63.5° the week before – … more

Design standards likely to change in downtown Blaine

A map of Blaine’s Central Business District, shown in red. Illustration courtesy of the city of Blaine Planning commissioners approve recommendation for Blaine City Council. By Stefanie Donahue A … more

Fired up Sedro-Woolley shuts down Blaine in baseball playoffs

Blaine’s starting pitcher Colby Knutzen throws a pitch in the first inning against Sedro-Woolley. By Oliver Lazenby Despite having a better record and home field advantage, Blaine baseball lost … more

SeaSkills Boating Festival to kick off boating season

SeaSkills Boating Festival 2017. Photo by Michael Guelker-Cone By Stefanie Donahue Boaters can hone their sea skills at an all-day event in Blaine this month. The SeaSkills Boating Festival is a free … more

Do you have the best yard and garden?

By Stefanie Donahue If you answered ‘yes’ to that question, members of the Yard of the Week Committee want to hear from you. May through August, the city-led … more

Track athletes prepping for postseason

Dalton Mouw on the final stretch of the 400 meters on April 25 on his way to victory. Photo and story by Oliver Lazenby Blaine seniors Rani Prasad and Josie Deming led the Borderites against Ferndale … more

BHS drama club debuts two new shows

The cast of Shoe, debuting this month. Top row from l.: Ruby May, Daizy Dehnke, Madison Senger, Lam Le, Rani Prasad and Renee Scheib. Bottom row from l.: Jaelin Madden and Payton Ives. Not pictured: … more

Blaine High School junior takes first place in state competition

Blaine High School junior Tim Schrader took first place in the tuba division at the Washington State Solo and Ensemble Contest on April 28 at Central Washington University. He was … more

Letters to the Editor: May 3-9

The Editor: The Alaska Packers Association Cannery Museum at Semiahmoo Park belongs to the Whatcom communities of Blaine, Custer, Birch Bay and Point Roberts. It … more

Gardening can be healthful

Did you know that gardening can be therapeutic? It’s true. Gardens are a natural setting for maintaining or regaining balance and strengthening grip. And for those recovering from … more

The best (and worst) foods for heart health

No one wants to hear from their doctors that they have joined the millions of people across the globe that have been diagnosed with heart disease. The Heart Foundation reports that … more

Blaine student builds picnic shelter

Austin Millsap, above, built a covered picnic shelter at Lincoln Park. The project was a part of his senior class project and it also allowed him to receive his Eagle Scout … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: April 26-29

April 26, 6:02 a.m.: Vehicle prowl cold call on Starfish Lane. April 26, 9:32 a.m.: Agency assist cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 26, 12:24 p.m.: Mental … more

Plover passes coast guard inspection, captain says

Plover captain Richard Sturgill reported that the historic ferry passed a bi-annual inspection conducted by United States Coast Guard (USCG) chief warrant officer Chris Schilling, … more

Blaine school levy passing by 52.8 percent

By Oliver Lazenby Second-day results from the April 24 special election show the Blaine school district’s $12 million, six-year capital projects and technology levy narrowly … more

Locals mourn the loss of Blaine High School alumna

Shannon Mani in 2015. By Stefanie Donahue Shannon Mani, a class of ’15 Blaine High School graduate, was found murdered last week in Wisconsin after the father of her unborn child allegedly shot, … more

City, school agree to fund full-time school resource officer

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district is working toward getting a full-time school police officer for the 2018-2019 school year. At an April 23 school board … more
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