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By Stefanie Donahue In order to keep up with growing demand for city services, Blaine City Council voted 6-0 on November 13 to approve a 1 percent increase to the regular property …
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11/15/17 06:38 PM
By Oliver Lazenby Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) commissioners passed a 2018 budget with a recommended 4 percent rate increase on November 9. The new …
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11/15/17 06:37 PM
New public defender appointed Blaine City Council voted 6-0 on November 13 to appoint Sharon Westergreen as the city’s new public defender. Westergreen is an attorney at …
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11/15/17 06:36 PM
By Stefanie Donahue In Washington, nearly half a million people over the age of 25 lack high school credentials and approximately 270,000 people, or 5 percent of the state’s …
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11/15/17 06:35 PM
With more than 30 years of experience in operations and human resources, Nicole Newton has taken the helm as general manager at Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa. Prior, Newton served …
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11/15/17 06:33 PM
Voters in Blaine and Birch Bay took a different stance on the jail facilities sales and use tax than voters in the rest of the county. Our community, voted 51.5 percent in favor of the tax versus the …
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11/15/17 06:32 PM
Inga Dore By Stefanie Donahue A short story written by Blaine resident Inga Dore is featured in the latest “Chicken Soup for the Soul: A Book of Christmas Miracles.” Previously, the story was …
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11/15/17 06:31 PM
By Stefanie Donahue Families who are struggling financially this Christmas should consider registering for the Community Toy Store, an program that allows parents to purchase new and …
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11/15/17 06:30 PM
By Stefanie Donahue Families are invited to stop by the Blaine Public Library this week to learn about the Girl Scouts of Western Washington at a Discovery event that will be held …
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11/15/17 06:30 PM
When it comes to their pets, many owners will go to great lengths to ensure the comfort, happiness and health of their companions. And with the help from advances in veterinary care, pets can live …
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11/15/17 06:29 PM
November 9, 9:17 a.m.: Theft cold call on Cowichan Road. November 9, 10:43 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking, non-injury on Sweet Road. November 9, 10:51 …
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11/15/17 06:28 PM
Due to severe weather conditions, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WSCO) suspended a search for Jake Amancio and Drew Lenz, two Bellingham snowboarders who went missing in the Mt. Baker …
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11/15/17 06:28 PM
By Pat Grubb It appears that the traditional New Year’s refrain, “Out with the Old, in with the New,” was sung a little early in 2017, at least for Blaine City …
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11/9/17 05:18 PM
Election figures are current as of 5:02 p.m. on November 9. All numbers will be updated until results are certified at the end of November. [gdoc …
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11/8/17 08:12 PM
Peace Arch City Cafe opened in the former Pastime Bar and Eatery on Peace Portal Drive on November 3. Owners John Quimod and Kylie Bestul previewed their dinner menu on November 7. …
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11/8/17 08:07 PM
By Stefanie Donahue Are you interested in making a difference? Six positions serving the city are open for application. There are multiple positions on the Blaine …
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11/8/17 08:02 PM
By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County Public Works staff have asked the county council to approve the final chunk of money needed to complete the roughly $11.45 million Birch Bay Drive …
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11/8/17 08:01 PM
Winter got an early start in Whatcom County. On November 3, residents woke up to several inches of snow, which continued into the weekend. Warmer temperatures are expected this …
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11/8/17 08:00 PM
