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School board decides not to hold a budget work session

Blaine school board member Erika Creydt moved to amend the board’s meeting calendar during its April 25 meeting to add a budget work session for June 20, but the motion died on the floor for … more

In the garden: Enjoying the springtime bounty

Isn’t this just a beautiful time of year in the garden? The horrors of the past year’s extreme weather are behind us. Hopefully, plants that did not survive have been removed and … more

Sheriff's Reports, April 28-May 4, 2022

April 11, 12:07 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident injury on Birch Bay-Lynden Road and Sea Links Drive. April 11, 12:09 a.m.: Missing person on Ocean Mist Drive. April 11, 2:37 a.m.: DUI on Giles … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: April 28-May 2, 2022

April 15, 11:21 a.m.: Found property on Peace Portal Drive. April 15, 3:07 p.m.: Assault on Harrison Avenue. April 16, 1:21 a.m.: Suspicious circumstance on Bayview Avenue. April 17, 2:24 … more

Letters to The Editor: April 28-May 4, 2022

The Editor: I love Birch Bay. If I could ask Whatcom County government, I am sure – he, she, they – would also say they “love Birch Bay.” However, I bet my perspective … more

Blaine businesses get boost from relaxed border restrictions, still await normalcy

Blaine business owners say they’ve seen a slow, but positive, return to regular Canadian customers after the Canadian government loosened Covid-19 test requirements for vaccinated travelers … more

Inaugural art studio tour kicks off with gala on Friday, April 29

Blaine Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural art studio tour is set to highlight Blaine and Birch Bay’s artists over three monthly events this spring and summer, starting with a semi-formal … more

Clear sailing for kids under 12 who aren’t fully vaccinated

The most recent Canada Order In Council (OIC) has reverted to the previous rules, at least when it comes to children under the age of 12. Parents of kids who weren’t fully vaccinated and … more

Nuzum: The man behind beloved Blaine and Birch Bay characters

For Blaine resident Greg Nuzum, dressing up and walking around town in costumes is a way to give back to the community and to make people smile. Nuzum has been spotted around Blaine and Birch Bay … more

Sports roundup: Blaine boys soccer wins at home, while baseball and softball lose on the road

Borderite spring sports were fully back in action this week after a mid-season pause for spring break. Boys soccer broke its five-game losing streak, while baseball and softball fell into mid-season … more

Don Leu joins Blaine school board as a listening ear for community

Borderite spring sports were fully back in action this week after a mid-season pause for spring break. Boys soccer broke its five-game losing streak, while baseball and softball fell into mid-season … more

Blaine school district families celebrate youth’s artistic, musical talent

 Blaine Fine Arts Association hosted the 25th arts and jazz auction in the school district’s performing arts center on April 16. The event showcased gifted Blaine students while raising … more

Blaine woman arrested after ramming deputy vehicle with stolen car

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies arrested a 27-year-old Blaine woman who allegedly stole a vehicle and attempted to elude police by ramming the car into a patrol vehicle … more

City council considers local utility facility fees

Blaine City Council discussed changing the city’s code to allow council to create local utility facility fees when needed in the future. Builders would pay the fees to fund utility … more

Bellingham man illegally crosses border through Peace Arch Park with 3 guns

A Bellingham man allegedly crossed into Canada illegally through both sides of Peace Arch Park March 31 with three loaded handguns and a stun gun.  RCMP officers arrested John Wright after … more

Sustainable Connections offers virtual tours of local green homes

Sustainable Connections celebrates 20 years of highlighting local green homes this year with the return of its Green Home Tours and Talks. On April 23 and 24, the Energy and Green Building (EGB) … more

2022-23 kindergarten online registration is open

Online registration for new kindergarteners to start at Blaine Primary School in the fall is open now. Children must turn 5 years old by August 31 to be eligible for kindergarten, and 6 years old to … more

Road Rules: Laws regarding using a wheelchair on the sidewalk

Question: How does someone in a wheelchair follow the law about using sidewalks if a sidewalk doesn’t have any sort of ramp to make it accessible for a wheelchair? Answer: This question … more

Conservation district survey opens for longterm planning

Whatcom Conservation District is asking the public for survey input on the district’s next five years of service. The long-range plan will identify programs, activities and services to be … more
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