Wed, Feb 9, 2011
On a final note...
Andy Harmening, head of the Blaine schools choir department, received two music store gift certificates totaling $1,500 from KAFE 104.1 at the Blaine school board meeting on Monday, January 24.
Mature Living Special Section: Senior center blossoms into February
The Blaine Senior Activity Center has been enjoying the winter with an abundance of indoor activities, good food and fellowship.
Fri, Feb 4, 2011
Loomis Hall to host Mongolian New Year celebration
Tsagaan Sar celebration marks beginning of spring
Thu, Feb 3, 2011
Library series to discuss border issues
A series of upcoming events at Blaine library will explore life on the border.
Camp Horizon to host free meditation workshop
Series of four meditations open to public
School board makes $400,000 in cuts for 2011
The Blaine school board made official nearly $400,000 in cuts for the remainder of the 2010/2011 school year at its regular meeting Monday.
Developer buys out 101-lot Birch Bay project
The Malibu Estates subdivision just south of Birch Bay State Park has been purchasted by a developer who hopes to begin building homes by next summer.
Birds of a feather
A mallard duck stretches its wings during a dip in Drayton Harbor.
Crews to bolster Drayton Harbor
Whatcom County public works has set in motion plans to repair a section of shoreline along Drayton Harbor later this year.
Pruning: A mid-winter activity for fruit gardeners
While our vegetables gardens are sodden with cold soil awaiting drier days and our mailboxes are filled with seed catalogs, the lure the stay indoors where it is warm is tempting.
Gail Kruk joins Larson Gross
Gail Kruk has joined the ownership group at Larson Gross PLLC as a full partner at their Blaine office.
A job well done
Jan Hansen received both a Blaine Service award for eight years on the parks and cemetery board and a Blaine Builder award for serving Blaine on the parks board and the city council.
Big week ahead for Knowledge Bowl and Chess Club
Two high school Knowledge Bowl teams from Blaine will be in the district 2A playoffs this Monday.
Port to host coffee with public series
Those with questions or concerns about the Port of Bellingham or who want to know more about port projects can meet with commissioners this month over a cup of coffee.
Rick Steves to speak about travels in Europe
Nationally-known travel guide writer and TV personality will visit Bellingham this Sunday to discuss the newest edition of his book “Europe Through The Back Door.”
Mature Living Special Section: At 74, local woman is still blazing trails
For a woman afraid of heights, Marjan Eicher has done a lot of climbing.
Ski To Sea volunteers sought
Organizers for this year’s Ski to Sea Festival are looking for about 600 volunteers to help at the Ski to Sea “Big Race” this year.
Blaine man advances in U.S. Navy
Alex Bresnan, 20, of Blaine, recently completed training at Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit of Saratoga Springs, New York.
Wed, Jan 26, 2011
Ayurvedic yoga DVD shot on location in Birch Bay
A former Birch Bay resident and Ayurvedic practitioner has produced an instructional Ayurvedic yoga DVD filmed on location at Birch Bay.
Hundreds of ‘mathletes’ to descend on Blaine
High school students from throughout Washington state can still sign up for the Northwest High School Math Championship before Monday, January 31.
County frowns on drive-throughs in Birch Bay
Zoning changes that would allow drive-through restaurants and espresso stands in Birch Bay seem unlikely given the mood at Tuesday’s county planning and development committee meeting.
Aiming high!
Blaine high school’s Cherish Morrison participates in a 3-point shootout at Blaine's game with Meridian last Tuesday.
2010 in review: Whatcom County Council
Following were my main issues for this year’s budget: Consolidate some departments so the public can retain as much front line service as possible.
2010 in review: Pacific Arts Association
2010 was a busy year for the Pacific Arts Association. We had a wonderful Valentine concert with Tingstad and Rumbel.
2010 in review: Blaine Police Department
These past 12 months have been busy ones for the Blaine police department. We end the year proud of what was accomplished and mindful of the challenges ahead.
Fundraiser to benefit autistic Birch Bay boy
A fundraiser featuring health and wellness products next Saturday will benefit a 10-year-old Birch Bay boy with autism, as well as other, local families.
Keep up your resolutions
If you’re like many Americans who have pledged to lose weight during the coming year, Blaine and Birch Bay offer a variety of fitness options to help you achieve your goals.
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