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Bench dedicated as part of “No Bully Zone” program

The city of Blaine, the Healthy Youth Coalition and the Pizza Factory held a ribbon cutting at the Blaine Skate Park on April 10 to dedicate a new anti-bullying bench. The bench is … more

City council appoints interim city manager

Michael Jones. Position set to last six months, potential to become permanent By Stefanie Donahue Blaine community development director Michael Jones will take the helm as interim city manager in … more

Tribute concert to honor Loretta Lynn’s local start

Loretta Lynn. Photo by David McClister By Oliver Lazenby She was born a coal miner’s daughter, in a cabin on a hill in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky. Most fans of Loretta Lynn – or just country music … more

Blaine musician pens memoir about career

Joe Robinson’s “Long Winded“ traces his path from a rural North Carolina childhood to playing for the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. By Jack Kintner Oboist Joe Robinson, a key figure in the … more

Inslee signs automatic voter registration bill into law

Jay Inslee signed five “Access to Democracy” bills, including E2SHB 2595, at Foster High School in Tukwila on March 19. Photo courtesy of TVW During the short-term legislative session, state … more

Blaine loses 2–0 at Lynden

Bryce Kamrath makes a steal against Lynden on April 10. Photos and story Oliver Lazenby Even with a strong defense by Alex Mercado and goalkeeping Anthony Persse, Blaine was unable to win against … more

Birch Bay Road Race draws more than 500 runners

Approximately 550 runners participated in the Birch Bay Road Race, which took place on April 7 in Birch Bay and featured 5K, 15K and 30K courses. Kathryn Merrill took first place in … more

April 12 meeting to focus on Central Business District design standards

The public can comment on a proposed zoning text amendment to building and site design regulations within the Central Business District, pictured, at a public hearing at 7 p.m. on … more

Missing man found deceased in vehicle off H Street Road

By Stefanie Donahue Robert Cross, a 64-year-old resident of Lynden who was reported missing last month, was found dead in his vehicle on April 7 at the 2800 block of H Street Road in … more

Blaine-based Community Assistance Program releases annual report

By Stefanie Donahue Demand for services provided by the Community Assistance Program (CAP) in Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer and Point Roberts was strong in 2017, according to a … more

Blaine resident releases album, announces tour

Blaine resident, Gina Williams, released her fourth studio album “Olympiad” and announced last week that she plans to go on tour at venues in Seattle, Surrey, Ontario, California and Alberta. … more

Briefly

News from the Blaine City Council meeting on April 9.  Revisions to street vacation procedures the focus of April 23 public hearing Blaine City … more

Letter to the Editor: April 12-18

The Editor: Have you noticed how amazing the post office is looking these days? Thank you to whoever arranged for the beautification! Sandie … more

In other sports...

Tennis Blaine lost to Anacortes 6–1 at home on April 10. They play next at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12 at Sehome. Baseball  The Borderites … more

Deming, Prasad and Mouw lead track at tournament

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine’s Josie Deming, Rani Prasad and Dalton Mouw all endured terrible weather to snag second place finishes at the Birger Solberg Invitational track and field … more

Ecology rolls out new rule to protect shellfish, water quality

By Stefanie Donahue A new rule banning the discharge of treated and untreated sewage into Puget Sound was signed into law by Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) director … more

Port hires firm to inspect Blaine Harbor breakwater

By Oliver Lazenby Port of Bellingham commissioners approved a $33,627 contract for Tinnea & Associates of Seattle to inspect the breakwater at Blaine Harbor and recommend needed … more

Sea lions, seals and birds flock to Drayton Harbor

Sea lions at Semiahmoo Marina on March 29. Photo by Joe Meche By Oliver Lazenby Spawning herring in Semiahmoo Bay have attracted sea lions, seals and multitudes of birds to the mouth of Drayton … more

Troop 45074 visits the Blaine Senior Center

Girl Scout Troop 45074 donated cookies to the Meals on Wheels Program at the Blaine Senior Center. Photo courtesy of Kathy Sitker. more

Young at Heart

By Vicki McCulloughin In August, the Blaine Senior Center will celebrate its 51st anniversary, so for the next five months, Young at Heart will share the story of how it began. This … more
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