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The 38th year for the Blessing of the Fleet

The Puget Sound commercial crab season closes by the middle of March. For me, when we get all of the gear put away for the season, it’s time to focus on preparing for the Blessing of the Fleet … more

No date given to reopen Canadian NEXUS centers

Canada and the U.S. are in discussions regarding the reopening of Canadian NEXUS enrollment centers, according to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) senior spokesperson Rebecca Purdy; however, no … more

Blaine man wanted for WinCo robbery arrested after eluding Bellingham police

Bellingham Police Department officers arrested a Blaine man April 21 who was wanted for his involvement in an armed robbery and assault April 6 at WinCo Foods. James Michael Discher, 29, was … more

Softball and baseball take tough losses at home

Both the Borderites and Lady Borderites lost home games at the beginning of the week after strong defensive performances from the traveling teams. Baseball On the back of a tough 12-2 loss on … more

Whatcom County sees lots of weekend criminal activity, attempted murder

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reported several incidents of violent crime over the April 22-24 weekend. Friday Around 10:45 p.m. April 22, WCSO deputies responded to a possible … more

City council deliberates on proposed development committee

Blaine City Council held an hour-long study session April 25 on a potential ad-hoc development committee that would keep councilmembers up-to-date on extensive growth that is expected in east and … more

Blaine musician hosts Ukrainian benefit concert at Performing Arts Center

Blaine musician Gina Williams is raising funds for Ukrainian artists through a Sunday, May 1 benefit concert at the Performing Arts Center, 975 H Street. Williams has a master’s degree in … more

Road rules: Yielding behind transit buses

Question: The backs of transit buses have a flashing yellow light and a “Please Yield” sign, so I yield for them when they are pulling out of bus stops, but I see that many drivers do … more

BHS Hall of Fame announces 2022 inductees

The Blaine High School Athletic Booster Club and Hall of Fame Committee announced this year’s inductees for its October 8 ceremony to be held in the school district’s performing arts … more

Habitat Home Inspections donates 10 percent of income to Habitat for Humanity

Habitat Home Inspections owner Brian Mattioli created the business in 2017 with the goal of putting people over profit. To do this, Mattioli donates 10 percent of his gross business income to Habitat … more

Covid-19 cases rise in county, but remain low for CDC’s community transmission

Covid-19 cases are slightly increasing in Whatcom County, but remain in the CDC’s low community level rating. Residents in low transmission areas are advised to get tested if they have Covid-19 … more

Community meal program idles as volunteers focus on other food distribution

Community Assistance Program’s (CAP) free meal program for people experiencing food insecurity won’t be returning to Blaine Senior Center anytime soon as organizers focus on other local … more

Spring emerges in Blaine, Birch Bay

People were enjoying the spring weather between Semiahmoo Spit, downtown Blaine, Birch Bay State Park and Blaine Harbor on April 22. Photos by Hannah Cross more

Blaine schools see three Covid-19 outbreaks

Blaine school district superintendent Christopher Granger announced in his April 22 community message that the district had three separate Covid-19 outbreaks. An outbreak consists of at least three … more

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
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