Council gives nod to train depot relocation
Blaine City Council gave a nod of approval Monday night for a local group called the Coalition for Historic Preservation to pursue moving and renovating Blaine’s century-old train station.
Blaine man seeks help for injured dog
A Blaine man is asking for help with nearly $4,000 in vet bills. His toy poodle service dog was attacked and injured by a dog owned by a Canadian man.
Despite economy, Blaine businesses expand
Though it appears the light at the end of the tunnel is in sight, most would say we have yet to completely emerge from the economic crisis gloom.
Blaine hires new assistant principal, releases WASL test results
Blaine school district students turned in a creditable performance in a report on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) test results, according to the district’s director of curriculum, instruction and assessment Deb Cummings.
‘Pet Types’ book signing Saturday to benefit local dog
Ever wonder why your Golden Retriever only likes to go for walks in the rain? Or if your Siamese can tell the difference between the name brand cat food and generic?
Hope proves dead end for murder suspect
The cross-border manhunt for former Point Roberts resident Ryan Jenkins ended Sunday with the discovery of his body in the Thunderbird Motel in Hope, B.C. Jenkins had been sought by police from California to Canada after his ex-wife’s defaced body was discovered Saturday, August 15 in a Los Angeles dumpster.
Art At The Winery event this weekend
Once again it’s time for one of the premier gathering of artists and vendors in northwest Whatcom County as the second annual Art at the Winery art fair takes place this Saturday, August 22.
DOT: Roundabout project is “golden opportunity”
Plans for a $13 million roundabout project could improve traffic flow downtown and beautify the entrance to the United States, Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) officials said last week.
Hawkins ahead in primary results
Blaine incumbent Charlie Hawkins will face off against political newcomer John George in a race for Blaine City Council ward 2, position 4.
News in Brief
Amtrak offers second train to Vancouver • Volunteers needed to nurture trees • Event offers glimpse of live birds of prey • Blaine high school seeks C volleyball coach
City welcomes new assistant public works director
Bill Bullock has been appointed the new Assistant Public Works Director for the City of Blaine, officials announced. Bullock took over the position August 1 after Dave Bren left in June to pursue a teaching career at Bellingham Technical College.
School board continues collective bargaining process
The Blaine school district and the Blaine Education Association (BEA) remain involved in negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement, officials said Monday.
Blaine couple celebrates final victory in wall dispute
After waiting more than three years, Herb and Shirley Leu have finished their yard that sits right on the Canadian border with the blessings of the International Border Commission (IBC), even though litigation is still pending between the former courtroom adversaries.
Blaine grad earns honors
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