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Toward the end of 2019, Bellingham resident Suzanne Westcott came up with a goal to paddleboard “through the month of December.” Westcott has been paddleboarding for six years, and in the …
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Jami Makan |
1/15/20 04:13 PM
Two new Zumba instructors have been added to the upbeat dance mix at Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2).
Celine Mauger, who has been with the program since October, and …
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Grace McCarthy |
1/15/20 04:10 PM
A seven-week free public series of film programs will begin on Wednesday, January 22 at the Semiahmoo Resort, starting with “When Rivals Meet,” a two-part program about what happened when …
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1/15/20 04:06 PM
Legislation to revive declining orca populations on Puget Sound and open new markets for local farmers are among my top priorities for the 2020 legislative session.
Last year I introduced a bill …
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Senator Doug Ericksen |
1/15/20 04:05 PM
The 2019 legislative session was a tough one on Washington taxpayers. In the final days of the session, and even the last few hours, the legislature passed new and increased taxes in the dark of …
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Representative Luanne Van Werven |
1/15/20 04:01 PM
We often think of politics as a fight, but our state government is much more functional than the federal government, and I was impressed with how hard everyone worked to reach across the aisle. In my …
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Representative Sharon Shewmake |
1/15/20 04:00 PM
I appreciate the opportunity to serve as your representative in Congress. Last year, we held town halls throughout the region, including Blaine and Point Roberts, and attended over 500 constituent …
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene |
1/15/20 03:55 PM
As a voice for our state in the U.S. Senate, I’m focused on doing my part to keep our families safe and make sure that every Washingtonian has the resources and opportunities they need to …
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Senator Patty Murray |
1/15/20 03:53 PM
The following coastal weather warning was received from the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office Division of Emergency Management on the morning of Wednesday, January 15.
Gale Warning …
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1/15/20 02:07 PM
The Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District (DHSPD) Advisory Committee was formed in 1995 by the Whatcom County Council in response to the Washington State Department of Health’s closure …
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Rick Beauregard, committee member |
1/8/20 07:06 PM
More than 60 travelers with Iranian backgrounds were held for hours at the Peace Arch border crossing on January 4 and 5 and received extra questioning, following a U.S. airstrike that killed an …
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Jami Makan |
1/8/20 06:42 PM
On New Year’s Day, hundreds of people braved the chilly waters of Birch Bay for the 37th annual Polar Bear Plunge.
Photo by Chuck Kinzer/CKimageart.com
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1/8/20 06:40 PM
(Continued from last week’s issue)
July
• A deal for part of Blaine’s Gateway parcel closed in early July. IK Truck Repair, owned by Ivan and Marina Kovtun, …
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1/8/20 06:37 PM
On January 6, a school bus carrying young children turned the corner a little too soon and got stuck in a ditch at the intersection of Birch Point Road and Deer Trail in Birch Bay. Sheriff’s …
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1/8/20 06:35 PM
In 1869, the Daily Cleveland Herald quoted lawyer John Godfrey Saxe as saying, “Laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion as we know how they are made.” That saying, or …
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Patrick Grubb |
1/8/20 06:31 PM
An author who lives in Birch Bay and writes about her experiences with chronic pain will be hosting an upcoming seminar and book release in Bellingham.
Julie Hanft will be signing copies of her …
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Jami Makan |
1/8/20 06:30 PM
Girls basketball
The Borderites snagged their first conference victory on January 7, a 42–10 blowout at Lakewood (2–8). The win improved Blaine’s record to 4–7 overall …
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Oliver Lazenby |
1/8/20 06:27 PM
The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce (BBCC) and Visitor Information Center enjoyed a successful 2019. We are ending the year with 152 members, including 26 new members added in 2019. BBCC is committed …
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Danielle Gaughen, event coordinator and Liz Thornton, executive director |
1/8/20 06:24 PM
It has been another year of growth for Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2). In 2019, the district partnered once again with the Whatcom Land Trust in the acquisition of property …
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Heidi Holmes, program manager |
1/8/20 06:22 PM
As we greet the 2020 calendar year, we will continue to work hard for every student every day with a robust academic offering and hands-on experiences to help make Blaine the best place in Washington …
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Dr. Christopher Granger, superintendent |
1/8/20 06:20 PM