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Ring in the New Year in Birch Bay

Polar Bear Plunge 2017. Photo by Peter Mitchell. By Stefanie Donahue Two of Birch Bay’s biggest annual events will start off the New Year with a bang. New Year’s Eve celebrants can light up the … more

Mystery grocery chain expresses interest in Blaine property

By Stefanie Donahue Following a recent special city council  meeting, Blaine city manager Dave Wilbrecht is posed to sign a letter of intent with a mid-size grocery retailer … more

‘Shellebration’ honors one year of open shellfish harvesting

H Street Plaza was filled with people attending the ‘Shellebration’ on December 15 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Washington State Department of Health lifting of … more

Broadway comedy ‘Shrek the Musical Jr.’ hits the big stage at Blaine PAC

A crew of 70 high school and middle school actors, designers and tech helpers are gearing up to present their take on the Broadway comedy, ‘Shrek the Musical Jr.’ at the Blaine … more

Girls varsity basketball team wins 42-26 at home

L., Blaine’s Josie Deming goes for a lay-in. R., Brynn Hallberg takes a shot on the way to a 43-26 victory against Bellingham on Tuesday, December 19. Photos by Janell Kortlever. more

Happy holidays from the team at Point Roberts Press

Pictured from l.: Janet McCall, Molly Ernst, Oliver Lazenby, Pat Grubb, Meg Olson, Ruth Lauman, Jeanie Luna, Louise Mugar, Stefanie Donahue, Doug De Visser, Catherine Darkenwald and … more

Public comment period closes for proposed apartment complex

Blaine Planning Commission to host a study session on January 11 By Stefanie Donahue During a public comment period, a number of Blaine residents came forward to … more

Boys basketball struggling against experienced opponents

Blaine’s Mikael Elliot reaches for a rebound during a loss to Bellingham on Tuesday, December 19. Photo by Oliver Lazenby By Oliver Lazenby Blaine boys varsity basketball got outpaced by … more

State legislators talk infrastructure with city staff

State senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) and District 42 state representatives Luanne Van Werven (R-Lynden) and Vincent Buys (R-Lynden) stopped by Blaine City Hall last week to … more

Blaine’s sales tax to raise 0.2 percent on January 1

Shoppers will pay an extra two tenths of 1 percent in sales tax in Blaine starting Monday, January 1. The increase will bring Blaine’s total sales tax rate to 8.7 percent, a result of a measure … more

In other Borderite sports...

Girls basketball  Blaine girls varsity basketball beat Bellingham 43-26 at home on December 19. Before that, they lost 49-32 at Nooksack Valley on December 15, and they lost to … more

Whatcom County accepting applications for board and commission vacancies

By Stefanie Donahue There are a number of vacancies on various county boards and commissions ready to be filled by eager applicants. The deadline to apply for one of them is 10 a.m. … more

Property owners are responsible for moving snow from their sidewalks, city says

If you’re a property owner in Blaine, it’s your responsibility to remove snow, ice and other debris from the sidewalk, according to a notice from the Blaine Public Works Department. In … more

Letters to the Editor: December 21-27

The Editor: Wow! Our first $10,000 Donation Challenge already successfully met and even surpassed! Congratulations Blaine community and thank you for your generosity and support of … more

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How to keep pets safe in winter weather

The arrival of colder temperatures can be dangerous to pets, especially those that are unaccustomed to extreme changes in temperature. Pet owners may be well aware of the hazards of … more

Take precaution when traveling with your pet this holiday season

A pet’s love is unconditional, so it’s no surprise that pet owners want to keep their beloved animals by their side as much as possible. If you plan to travel with your pet by car this holiday … more

Whatcom County Sheriff's reports: December 1-14

December 1, 9:31 a.m.: Alarm audible on Coastal Loop. December 1, 11:47 a.m.: Vandalism cold call on Birch Bay Drive. December 1, 1:22 p.m.: Welfare check on Holeman … more

Noah Barnes, 11, completes 4,200-mile walk in Blaine

Eleven-year-old Noah Barnes, pictured at Blaine Marine Park, and his family arrived in Blaine on December 9 after walking 4,200 miles across the country to raise money and awareness to cure for Type … more

Chuckanut Bay Foods to open new production facility in Blaine

Sale of 2.28 acres of city land closed on Dec. 5 By Stefanie Donahue Blaine’s business community just got a whole lot sweeter — on December 5, representatives … more
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