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By Stefanie Donahue The Roots program in Blaine has exceeded expectations since it launched last October. By spring of last year, the program garnered the largest turnout of all …
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10/4/17 07:32 PM
By Oliver Lazenby When the owners of one well-established Blaine restaurant decided they wanted to move on, the owners of another seized an opportunity to …
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10/4/17 07:30 PM
By Oliver Lazenby In fifth grade, Sean Linville was mesmerized as the Bellingham High School’s basketball team tossed layups into the net during a special assembly at Carl Cozier …
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10/4/17 07:28 PM
By Mandy LeBlanc A midweek hike through Discovery Park in Seattle recently brought a surprising amount of tranquility to my life – after a short sunset excursion, my family and I …
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10/4/17 07:26 PM
September 26 marked the final day visitors could stop by Subway at 429 Peace Portal Drive for a bite to eat. Longtime owners, Dale, Betty and Ted Schrader, closed the downtown …
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10/4/17 07:24 PM
This month, voters in Blaine and Birch Bay will have the chance to ask their burning questions to the full slate of candidates on the November 7 general election ballot. Two forums …
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10/4/17 07:23 PM
With the November 7 general election just around the corner, the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office has installed three new ballot drop boxes, including one in Custer. There are now a total of 18 drop …
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10/4/17 07:22 PM
September 30 marked the last day of the Community Assistance Program and Interfaith Coalition’s winter coat drive – now it’s time to get those items to new owners. Donors were asked to give new …
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10/4/17 07:22 PM
Once again, Blaine Community Assistance Program (CAP) is hosting its weekly Community Meals program, which offers free meals, with a suggested donation, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday at the …
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10/4/17 07:21 PM
Cancer screenings can often save lives by finding cancer early, providing a vital heads-up before you might notice a lump or other worrisome symptoms. But it’s not always easy to know which …
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10/4/17 07:20 PM
Volleyball The Blaine varsity volleyball team continued its stellar season with a 3–0 win against Sedro-Woolley this week, just after its first loss to Lynden last …
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10/4/17 07:19 PM
A story in last week’s issue of The Northern Light regarding the appointment of Meg Olson to Position 3 on the Blaine City Council omitted the names of other candidates who put their names up for …
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10/4/17 07:16 PM
With few details available at press time, Washington State Patrol trooper Heather Axtman confirmed that a woman either jumped or fell off the Hughes Avenue overpass just after 2 p.m. on Monday, …
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10/4/17 07:16 PM
The Vault Wine Bar and Event Space, located at 277 G Street in Blaine, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 21. From l., Harry Robinson, Luke …
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9/27/17 07:38 PM
By Stefanie Donahue Blaine City Council is back to full-strength after a string of applicant interviews and deliberations enabled councilmembers to appoint a seventh member this …
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9/27/17 07:34 PM
By Stefanie Donahue The gears are finally turning on the Horizon at Semiahmoo development project and this time the firm that owns the property is promising a more affordable price …
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9/27/17 07:31 PM
By Stefanie Donahue Construction on the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility, also known as the Birch Bay berm, will likely be postponed until next year. While …
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9/27/17 07:26 PM
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) visited Blaine on September 23 for a community forum at Blaine City Hall. Healthcare, nutrition assistance, immigration reform and climate change …
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9/27/17 07:25 PM
The new playground at Birch Bay State Park. Photo by Linda Kiens. By Stefanie Donahue Birch Bay State Park is getting a playground. Each year, 55,000 to 60,000 campers frequent the 194-acre park. In …
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9/27/17 07:24 PM
