Thu, Jul 8, 2010
Port invites public for coffee
The Port of Bellingham has scheduled four “Coffee With A Commissioner” sessions around the county to hear directly from the people they represent.
Birch Bay’s C Shop to stay in family
Keith Alesse and his wife Saara Kuure are set to take over the store from Keith’s parents, Pat and Patricia Alesse, who have owned and operated the C Shop since 1971.
Local beaches closed to shellfish harvest
Blaine considers student representation
The Blaine school board will add student representation to their board of directors, they announced during their regular meeting Monday, June 28.
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
State has electrifying vision of I-5 corridor
The country’s first electric highway is about to become reality, according to an announcement from Washington state governor Christine Gregoire.
Luke Ridnour to lead annual Fourth of July parade
Ridnour will serve as grand marshal of Blaine’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July parade this year.
District renews Spanjer’s contract
The Blaine school board voted 5-0 at its regular monthly meeting Monday night to renew superintendent Ron Spanjer’s contract until 2013; the next time it will come up for renewal.
Gardener’s market to feature toy sailboat races
Organizers of the Blaine Gardener’s Market have scheduled the First International Market Day toy boat races for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3 at the H Street plaza.
Fundraiser aims to ‘raise the roof’
Habitat For Humanity will hold its 8th annual Raise The Roof fundraising dinner and auction starting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 10 at the Lakeway Inn in Bellingham.
American Life in Poetry
Don’t flush your energy savings down the drain
A great deal of attention centers on the importance of saving energy and water, with comparatively little thought about the direct relationship between water conservation and energy savings.
Border agents seize alleged child porn
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 250 images of alleged child pornography and erotica from a 44-year-old Calgary, Alberta man on June 20.
Birch Bay sandcastle contest winners June 26, 2010
Birch Bay sandcastle contest winners June 26, 2010
This Fourth of July, pack it in and pack it out
Blaine grad earns honors at CPSU
Amanda Johansen, a 2005 Blaine high school alumnus, recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.
Young At Heart
July brings us to another birthday of our nation, as we are reminded of our great American heritage and the freedom and responsibilities entrusted to us.
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Forecast calls for sand, music and fun Saturday
Those looking for a fun way to spend their weekend will want to grab a shovel and a bucket and head to Birch Bay for the annual Sandcastle contest and a live music benefit concert later that evening.
County pushes for closure of Spooner Creek complex
Whatcom County officials have once again turned up the pressure on Bill Beckett to close Spooner Creek Park, a baseball complex built without permits in 1999 on his property.
WTA seeks public comment on cuts
Those wanting a say in a proposed bus service reduction to Blaine should attend a public hearing at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 30 at the Whatcom County Courthouse council chambers.
Free classes focus on challenges of aging
The Adult Day Health Center (ADHC) at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center presents the next topics in its recently launched lecture series, “Facing the Challenges of Aging.”
Blaine one of top U.S. high schools
Blaine high school is one of three Whatcom County high schools to be named by Newsweek Magazine as being in the top 6 percent of schools in the United States.
Local author publishes children’s book, goes global
Volunteers needed for clam survey
School district honors employee Jen Wheeler
Special education associate Jennifer Wheeler has been named as the 2009/10 classified employee of the year in the Blaine school district.
Ferndale veterinarian opens mobile practice in Blaine
Dean, a long-time Ferndale veterinarian and Blaine resident, recently opened Dean’s Veterinary Service, a mobile operation that offers house call service for dogs and cats, including exams, medical care, lab work, parasite control, vaccinations and minor surgery.
Port hires Beckwith Consulting for Birch Bay study
The Port of Bellingham approved a contract with Beckwith Consulting Group, a La Conner-based design firm, to identify key issues involved with tourism as part of their recent Birch Bay study.
Morrison earns athlete of the year, Hall rolls with Bulldogs
Cherish Morrison, Blaine’s scintillating sprinter, was selected by The Bellingham Herald as the girls track and field athlete of the year.
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