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Residents, legislators invited to December 15 study session

By Stefanie Donahue Hear about the city’s priorities for the upcoming legislative session at a study session at Blaine City Hall this week. State senator Doug … more

New school board director comes with diverse background

New school board director Laura McKinney takes the oath of office at Blaine School Board meeting on December 12. Photo by Oliver Lazenby. By Oliver Lazenby With five kids who have attended more than … more

Blaine high school wrestlers take second at Battle at the Border

By Oliver Lazenby When Blaine wrestler Caleb Bullard heard he’d be wrestling a two-time state participant in the 145-pound title match at last weekend’s Battle at the Border, he … more

Logo contest for Friends of Birch Bay Library

Friends of Birch Bay Library’s current logo, made from clip art. By Oliver Lazenby Think you can design a simple, lasting logo for the Friends of the Birch Bay Library (FOBBL)? The group is calling … more

Pretrial hearing date set for suspect in crab pot theft case

By Stefanie Donahue During a first appearance hearing on December 6, James Patrick Kelly pled not guilty to charges in connection with the theft of crab pots used to build a … more

Briefly

Blaine City Council approves 2018 budget In a 6-0 vote, Blaine City Council voted to approve the 2018 budget. The budget plan for the 2018 fiscal … more

Project to restore salmon habitat in Terrell Creek progresses

   Representatives from the Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management District and the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association recently added gravel, logs and native … more

Cruz Rodriguez named to 2A NWC football first team

Photo by Janell Kortlever. By Oliver Lazenby Blaine senior defensive lineman Cruz Rodriguez was voted into the 2A Northwest Conference all-conference first team for football. Rodriguez was integral … more

Young at Heart

By Vicki McCullough and Kathy Sitker Happy New Year from the Blaine Senior Center! We had a wonderful 2017 and are looking forward to an even better 2018. Our … more

What’s on the menu at the Blaine Senior Center this month?

Friday, December 15: Reuben sandwich, scalloped potatoes, steamed vegetables, kale citrus salad and fresh fruit. Monday, December 18: Beef stew with garden vegetables, garden salad, … more

Deadline to apply for at-large county council position nears

By Stefanie Donahue Wednesday, December 20 is the final day to apply for a vacant at-large position on the Whatcom County Council. Last month, Todd Donovan announced he’ll be … more

Caroling event returns to Semiahmoo Resort

By Stefanie Donahue Carolers are invited to stop by Semiahmoo Resort this weekend to sing the season’s top hits. The event’s 20th year of old-fashioned caroling … more

‘Tis the season for giving – these organizations could use a hand

By Stefanie Donahue If chilly weather and holiday tunes have gotten you in the giving mood, consider donating to local organizations that provide crucial services to residents in … more

Blaine’s Holiday Harbor Lights festival spreads joy

Blaine’s annual Holiday Harbor Lights festival on December 2 featured special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus, an arts and crafts bazaar, live music, the Holiday Harbor Lights … more

Boy, 11, set to complete 4,200-mile diabetes walk in Blaine

From l.; Angela, Robert, Noah, Jon and Joanne Barnes. By Stefanie Donahue Since departing Key West, Florida on foot last January, 11-year-old Noah Barnes has shown that determination can take a … more

Event to mark one year of open shellfish harvesting

Drayton Harbor By Stefanie Donahue One year ago this month, the Washington State Department of Health lifted recreational and commercial shellfish harvesting restrictions on 810 acres of Drayton … more

Mike Dodd closes out 40 years of school board service

Mike Dodd By Oliver Lazenby After 40 years, the Blaine School Board’s longest serving member’s 10th and final term has come to an end. Since he was first elected in 1977, Mike Dodd, now 70, has … more

Blaine Elementary School makes record donation

Blaine Elementary School donated a record 5,745 pounds of food and $1,733 to the Blaine Food Bank during its annual food drive last month. Last year, students collected about 2,500 … more

Deming scores 20 in Blaine loss to Lord Tweedsmuir

Josie Deming. By Oliver Lazenby Josie Deming led the Blaine girls varsity basketball team with 20 points and 7 rebounds in a 55-39 loss to Lord Tweedsmuir High School, from Surrey, on December 5, at … more

Trees for sale at the Birch Bay Visitor Center

Pick up a tree from the Cub Scouts at a sale on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. at the Birch Bay Visitor Center, 7900 Birch Bay Drive. Pictured from l.: Jesse Creydt, … more
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