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First-game jitters contribute to softball team’s loss to Lynden

Coach Nancy Williams talks with Blaine infielders at Blaine’s season opener on March 12 at Pipeline Fields. By Oliver Lazenby A lot about the Blaine girls’ varsity softball team is new. The … more

Letters to the Editor: March 15-21

The Editor: Marie Odell [in response to a letter in the March 8 edition of The Northern Light] displays a misconception of what a disc golf course looks like. Rather than her … more

Community Food Co-Op makes donating to Let’s Move! Blaine easy

This month, local shoppers can donate to Let’s Move! Blaine at the Community Food Co-op. A health-centric nonprofit geared toward local students, Let’s Move! Blaine, was chosen … more

Allegiant Air to offer new nonstop flights to Denver

Starting May 18, Allegiant Air will offer nonstop service from Bellingham to Denver, Colorado. The Port of Bellingham made the announcement on March 7 and stated that the new route … more

County to treat roadside with herbicide

Approximately 250 miles of roadside are due for treatment under a new county Road Shoulder Herbicide Program. Herbicide is toxic to plants and is used to rid of unwanted … more

Experienced soccer team hopes for success through teamwork

Last year, the Blaine boys varsity soccer slipped into the postseason for the first time since becoming a 2A school, and that created excitement that is still palpable, head coach Gio Quesada … more

In other BHS sports news...

Blaine varsity baseball beat Granite Falls 7–1 at home in the first game of the season. The Borderites play next at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 16 at Lynden Christian. The team’s … more

Inslee signs bump stock ban

Governor Jay Inslee signed a ban on bump stocks on March 6. Starting July 1, 2018, bump stocks will be illegal to manufacture or sell and starting July 1, 2019 the accessory will be illegal to … more

State lawmakers pass last-minute budget deal and property tax cut

By Josh Kelety, WNPA Olympia News Bureau  On the final day of the legislative session, lawmakers approved a last-minute supplemental budget deal that funnels roughly $1 billion to … more

Bill to outlaw Atlantic salmon net pen farming awaits signature from governor

By Alex Visser, WNPA Olympia News Bureau The fate of the state’s fish farming industry is in jeopardy following the legislature’s passage of a bill that would prohibit new, … more

Prevent breakdowns with battery care

Many drivers have experienced the misfortune of getting into their vehicles only to realize their engines won’t start. Certain factors might offer clues as to how much life vehicle batteries have … more

How to maintain car value over the long-term

When shopping for a new car, savvy buyers know finding the right car involves more than just looking for the most comfortable or flashy vehicle. Several factors, including resale value, determine … more

Car Care: Did you know?

Cars and trucks can benefit greatly from clean air filters. Many drivers are aware of the need to change the oil in their vehicles according to the intervals designated in their owners’ manuals, … more

Foods cats and dogs shouldn’t eat

Nutritious diets are essential to long-term pet health. Many well-intentioned pet owners feed their pets foods they believe are nutritious, only to learn that certain foods, even those deemed healthy … more

Did you know?

The benefits of dog training extend to both the owner and the animal engaged in the training. A body of evidence suggests that dogs that are properly trained are happier than those … more

Highlights from Olympia: How did your elected representatives vote?

A project of the Washington Policy Center, WashingtonVotes.org issues a periodic report of recent votes cast by state lawmakers in Olympia. Following are the votes cast in March by District 42 … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: March 1 -2

March 1, 1:59 p.m.: Domestic verbal cold call on Fern Street. March 1, 2:14 p.m.: 911 hang up on Birch Bay Drive. March 1, 6:54 p.m.: Traffic stop on Grandview … more

HS band from Japan to perform in Blaine

The award-winning high school wind orchestra from Japan at a recent performance. Photo courtesy of Leslee Smith By Oliver Lazenby An award-winning high school wind orchestra from Japan will play a … more

Whatcom Land Title opens in Birch Bay

To better reach clients in north county, Whatcom Land Title opened a third location at 8105 Birch Bay Square this month. The business also maintains offices in Bellingham and … more

‘Spring Aboard’ campaign nears

As the sun begins to come out, so will the boaters. Sunday through Saturday, March 18 to 24, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) will lead state, federal and other … more
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