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Weekly updates

Blaine Police Department Reports: November 30-December 6, 2023

November 18, 4:54 a.m.: Death investigation on Peace Portal Drive. November 18, 6:17 p.m.: Shots on Mitchell Avenue. November 18, 7:20 p.m.: Fireworks on Boblett Road. November 19, …

Sheriff's Reports, November 30-December 6, 2023

November 15, 5:47 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Drayton Harbor Road. November 15, 8:18 a.m.: Domestic physical on Stein Road. November 15, 9:53 a.m.: Theft cold call on Morgan Drive. …

Letters to The Editor: November 30-December 6, 2023

The Editor: For 20 years I have had the privilege of working for the Thanksgiving Basket program. This program would not be possible without the support of the following community members. …

Road Rules: Loud exhaust enforcement

Bird of the month: Great blue heron

Great blue herons, found throughout the Blaine and Birch Bay area, are the largest heron in North America. While impressive with their large wing span, their average weight is just 5-6 pounds. The …

Obituaries

Obituary: Theodore “Bud” Gudmundson

Theodore “Bud” Gudmundson May 28, 1936 – November 11, 2023 Bud held onto his sense of humor until his death on November 11, 2023. Bud never met a …

Obituary: Ida Lorraine Vander Yacht

Ida Lorraine Vander Yacht June 24, 1933 – November 15, 2023 Ida passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, in Blaine, WA, and has now joined her husband Dick in Heaven. …

Obituary: Nora Kathrine Carroll McDaniels

Nora Kathrine Carroll McDaniels February 3, 1961 - November 6, 2023 Nora Carroll McDaniels died suddenly on November 6, 2023 while doing her laundry. She is survived by her …

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The Northern Light: November 30-December 6, 2023

Borderite winter sports preview

Boys Basketball The boys basketball program at Blaine is coming off of a fantastic 2023/24 season where it placed third in the 1A State Championship tournament, and finished the season with a …

Blaine school board sees shake up after election

Election results current as of 4:25 p.m. on November 17. With only a dozen ballots left to count in Whatcom County, excluding late-arriving votes from absentee and out-of-state …

Historic Wolten home finds renewal with new owners

One of Blaine’s historic homes is entering a new chapter in its legacy thanks to a local family’s patience and dedication to renovation. The home on the corner of Clark and 3rd …

CAP Thanksgiving Basket director retires

After 20 years volunteering with the Community Assistance Program’s (CAP) Thanksgiving Basket program, director Shirley Tobian has decided this year will be her last. Tobian was …

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