Tue, Nov 24, 2009
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR), the fire protection district that serves Blaine, Birch Bay and rural Lynden, has announced a public hearing to review the proposed 2010 budget.
Birch Bay chamber elects new board members
Border Songs looks at life on the 49th parallel
For the book lovers on your list, a Christmas present extraordinaire – a novel set in Blaine. In Border Songs, author Jim Lynch tells an outstanding story about the once sleepy town, whose main vice was an adult book store.
Fire commissioner Butch Hinchey resigns
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFRS) commissioner Butch Hinchey resigned last month and the search is on for a replacement. Sort of.
Bay Builders - Great kids doing great thing!
Blaine School District's outstanding students of the month
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving Dinner
Low-income residents without dinner plans this Thanksgiving can join their neighbors for a complete turkey meal with all the trimmings at the Blaine Senior Center, compliments of the American Legion Peace Arch Post 86 in Birch Bay.
Wed, Nov 18, 2009
Thanksgiving baskets need cash
The Blaine Community Assistance Program’s annual Thanksgiving basket effort is underway, and program director Brent Brentnall said he expects to feed as many as 1,000 people this year, well over half of them children.
Vancouver Opera celebrates golden anniversary
Experts warn of ‘southern border mentality’
As the wheels of immigration reform start to grind in Washington D.C., local voices need to be heard to insure a healthy national economy and healthy communities along the northern border.
Sewer rates, property taxes up in 2010 city budget
Blaine residents can expect higher sewer rates, higher property taxes and cuts in city staff if the details of the proposed 2010 city budget are approved next month.
Puget Sound now officially part of Salish Sea
Concerts feature local musicians
Fats, oils, grease no good for drains
Experts say spread joy, not germs, this holiday season
Looking at hatcheries through the habitat lens
Find out what is happening in the Blaine School District
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
Fri, Nov 13, 2009
In our last issue, we incorrectly compared figures from 2009 city revenues. The figures listed reflected cumulative revenues as of August, 2009, rather than the total annual revenue predicted for 2009.
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
City proposes reduced sewer rates for condos
Following much discussion with local condominium owners, the city of Blaine has proposed amending its sewer rates to allow condominium owners to access discounted rates for qualified seniors, handicapped and low-income individuals.
City mulls construction impacts of roundabouts
Construction of two planned roundabouts on Peace Portal Drive and D Street will impact surrounding businesses but to what degree depends on which construction plan Blaine City Council approves.
GSA re-opens southbound I-5 lanes
Reconstructed southbound lanes of I-5 at the Peace Arch were opened to traffic on Wednesday eliminating, for the time being, a detour through the Blaine exit that has been in place for over 18 months while the federal General Services Administration (GSA) builds a new customs facility to replace the current 1970s era building.
Library levy passes. Read the latest Whatcom County election results.
Local soldier dies in Afghanistan • Bay Cafe to host annual Angel Tree • Santa photos to raise funds for kids • Blaine is beautiful in winter, too!
American Legion, Post #86 Breast Cancer fund raiser
Blaine students organize “Camporee” for Campfire youth
To four Blaine high school girls, Camp Kirby on Samish Island wasn’t just about fun, it was about building community and reaching back to their younger counterparts.
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