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Young at Heart

By Vicki McCullough and Kathy Sitker Happy New Year from the Blaine Senior Center! We had a wonderful 2017 and are looking forward to an even better 2018. Our … more

What’s on the menu at the Blaine Senior Center this month?

Friday, December 15: Reuben sandwich, scalloped potatoes, steamed vegetables, kale citrus salad and fresh fruit. Monday, December 18: Beef stew with garden vegetables, garden salad, … more

Deadline to apply for at-large county council position nears

By Stefanie Donahue Wednesday, December 20 is the final day to apply for a vacant at-large position on the Whatcom County Council. Last month, Todd Donovan announced he’ll be … more

Caroling event returns to Semiahmoo Resort

By Stefanie Donahue Carolers are invited to stop by Semiahmoo Resort this weekend to sing the season’s top hits. The event’s 20th year of old-fashioned caroling … more

‘Tis the season for giving – these organizations could use a hand

By Stefanie Donahue If chilly weather and holiday tunes have gotten you in the giving mood, consider donating to local organizations that provide crucial services to residents in … more

Blaine’s Holiday Harbor Lights festival spreads joy

Blaine’s annual Holiday Harbor Lights festival on December 2 featured special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus, an arts and crafts bazaar, live music, the Holiday Harbor Lights … more

Boy, 11, set to complete 4,200-mile diabetes walk in Blaine

From l.; Angela, Robert, Noah, Jon and Joanne Barnes. By Stefanie Donahue Since departing Key West, Florida on foot last January, 11-year-old Noah Barnes has shown that determination can take a … more

Event to mark one year of open shellfish harvesting

Drayton Harbor By Stefanie Donahue One year ago this month, the Washington State Department of Health lifted recreational and commercial shellfish harvesting restrictions on 810 acres of Drayton … more

Mike Dodd closes out 40 years of school board service

Mike Dodd By Oliver Lazenby After 40 years, the Blaine School Board’s longest serving member’s 10th and final term has come to an end. Since he was first elected in 1977, Mike Dodd, now 70, has … more

Blaine Elementary School makes record donation

Blaine Elementary School donated a record 5,745 pounds of food and $1,733 to the Blaine Food Bank during its annual food drive last month. Last year, students collected about 2,500 … more

Deming scores 20 in Blaine loss to Lord Tweedsmuir

Josie Deming. By Oliver Lazenby Josie Deming led the Blaine girls varsity basketball team with 20 points and 7 rebounds in a 55-39 loss to Lord Tweedsmuir High School, from Surrey, on December 5, at … more

Trees for sale at the Birch Bay Visitor Center

Pick up a tree from the Cub Scouts at a sale on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. at the Birch Bay Visitor Center, 7900 Birch Bay Drive. Pictured from l.: Jesse Creydt, … more

Construction begins on housing development in Semiahmoo

By Stefanie Donahue The first phase of a project to develop a mix of residential and commercial space on 19.4 acres in Semiahmoo is well on its way. Bellingham-based … more

Blaine Food Bank to change hours of operation

By Stefanie Donahue Starting Tuesday, December 12, the Blaine Food Bank will change its hours of operation. Joan Smith, a representative with the food bank, said … more

Get help renewing or signing up for a Washington state health plan

By Stefanie Donahue As the deadline to renew or sign up for a health plan through Washington Healthplanfinder quickly approaches, the Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement (WAHA) … more

Letters to the Editor: December 7-13

The Editor:  Hallelujah and about time! Why are people surprised about national manhandling and sexual abuse? It is past time for open discussion about a cultural … more

10 ways to add more joy to your life

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once wrote, “Into each life, some rain must fall.” ‘Tis the season for joy. Being joyful has the power to help you bounce back from stressful events, solve problems, … more

The Christmas Shop opens in Birch Bay

The Christmas Shop, located at 8115 Birch Bay Square suite 114, is open seven days a week from now until Saturday, December 23. Owner Deanna Gould, l., said they offer new, used and … more

Hundreds of Thanksgiving meals given to families in need

On November 22, volunteers with the Community Assistance Program and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue prepared turkey dinners with all the trimmings to families from Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer and Point … more
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