Blaine Liquor Outlet changes hands

Denice Velasquez and Marcella Gilbertson have announced the sale of the Blaine Liquor Outlet, 225 G Street, to Varinder Dhami, above, owner of Sumas Liquor and Wine. The sale will be final on Thursday, November 30. Dhami said he plans to carry more craft and local beers and keep the store open seven days a week. Starting December 1, the store’s hours will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Photo by Stefanie Donahue