Thu, May 13, 2010
Retirement Lifestyles: Senior center offers writing classes
Kay Dee Powell, a retired teacher from California, has been facilitating a creative writing class at the Blaine senior center for the past six years.
Fri, May 7, 2010
Event features boating safety, nautical flea market
Thu, May 6, 2010
County to vote on Lincoln Road widening this Tuesday
Those wanting to have a say about a possible $3.9 million Lincoln Road improvement project will want to attend a May 11 meeting of the Whatcom County Council.
Springfest art studio tour showcases best of Blaine
Handmade jewelry, knitted hats, stained glass works, Scandinavian wet felting, and decorated functional ceramic ware are just a few of the crafts visitors will find at the Springfest art studio tour in Blaine and Birch Bay this weekend.
Whatcom County voters said they didn’t support a two-tenths of 1 percent tax increase that would have increased public transit service county-wide.
City council says no to train depot
With an unofficial 4-3 straw vote Monday, Blaine City Council indicated it will not be supporting a local group’s efforts to move the city’s historic train depot to a park near the end of Milhollin Drive.
DOT: Shorter waits at Marine Drive next week
Drivers can expect to see fewer delays next week as crews complete the first phase of a roundabout project at Peace Portal and Marine drives.
Retirement Lifestyles: Senior center meals provide more than just food
For many seniors and community members who frequent Blaine senior center’s daily lunch, the meals are not just satisfying nutritional requirements but connecting with friends and being part of the community.
Local author hosts book signing May 8
Local resident and writer Jeanne Halsey will be autographing copies of her self-published book.
New bird viewing shelters planned
Blaine residents will soon be able to enjoy viewing birds from new covered shelters in Marine Park.
Bicycle safety fair this Saturday
Local firefighters are gearing up for Saturday's Bicycle Safety Fair at the Blaine Elementary parking lot at the corner of H and Mitchell streets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Need help? Hire a football player
Local residents who need heavy work done in the yard or around the house can call on the Blaine football team.
Retirement Lifestyles: Young At Heart
Here we are in the merry month of May, how wonderful! Here in the Blaine senior center, we are enjoying every minute of it. There are many things to do. There was a tremendous rummage sale to begin the month and that was enjoyed by crowds of people.
Blaine high school will host a mock DUI crash at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 12 at Blaine high school field.
Cultural unity club seeks talent
Blaine high school's Cultural Unity Club will host a cultural festival at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 27 at the Performing Arts Center and is looking for performers in the community.
Master Gardeners to host plant sale
The popular annual Master Gardener Plant Sale and Fair is scheduled for Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Hovander Homestead Park, 5299 Neilsen Rd., Ferndale.
Local group issues 2010 farm guide
Sustainable Connections recently released their 2010 Whatcom Food & Farm Finder, the region’s comprehensive guide to local food and agriculture that helps eaters hungry for where to find fresh greens and good grub.
Wed, May 5, 2010
Blaine's lively arts community featured in local television broadcast
KVOS host Deb Slater explores Blaine's unique economy.
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
County approves horse traffic on Birch Bay Drive
The Whatcom County Council lifted the ban on horses along Birch Bay Drive by a unanimous vote Tuesday, paying the way for local resident Roger Edmonds to start a business giving tours of Birch Bay from his horse-drawn surrey.
Port to fund Birch Bay tourism study
The Port of Bellingham announced last week it will be accepting bids from consulting firms to conduct a study of tourism in Birch Bay.
Judge denies request for roundabout injunction
The Washington state Department of Transportation will be able to continue with the construction of two planned roundabouts at Peace Portal Drive and D Street despite allegations of the projectâs possible environmental impacts, a judge ruled Friday, April 23.
When Birch Bay resident Jeana King told her friend Debra Akre about a possible job for her, little did she know that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single sentence, to paraphrase Lao-tzu. Nor did she know that she would also end up on the journey.
Photos in this week's issue April 29 - May 5, 2010
Peace Portal Subway closes during road work
Citing a significant drop in sales and lack of customer parking, Blaine Subway owner Dale Schrader said Wednesday he would be closing his store at 429 Peace Portal Drive until work crews complete construction of two roundabouts.
Got a tough job? Hire a football player
Volunteers needed to plant oyster seeds Saturday
Kids safety fair aims to prevent accidental deaths
Whatcom County will host a Safe Kids Safety Fair from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday May 1 at the Bellis Fair Mall in the Sears parking lot.
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