The Northern Light welcomes letters to the editor.
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A fresh viewpoint on matters of general interest to local readers will increase the likelihood of publication. Writers should avoid personal invective. Letters that discuss the operation of an individual business, in either a negative or positive light, will not be published. Unsigned letters will also not be accepted for publication.
Requests for withholding names will be considered on an individual basis. Only one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be published.
The Editor:
On behalf of the entire winter clothing distribution team and the Community Assistance Program, I would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to our amazing community!
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The Editor:
I am hoping this is something that interests you as I need some help. On October 22 I called the city about a house demolition happening behind me as I had seen on postings or …
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The Editor:
While reading The Northern Light community newspaper 1,000 miles away and enjoying it immensely every week on Thursdays, I noticed the letter in the opinion page from the publishers …
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Dear Readers of The Northern Light ,
As your community newspaper serving Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo, we’ve always believed that reliable local news should be accessible to everyone. …
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Editor’s Note: Election letters in the October 31 issue will only be published online as it’s the last issue before the November 5 general election.
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The Editor:
I enjoyed reading Dr. Sandhya Gelou’s essay, which framed healthy choices during the holidays – and all year long – as a family affair. Her no-nonsense approach is …
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The Editor:
I am the mother of two Blaine Middle School students and a homeowner. I support a “yes” vote on the Blaine school district bond.
I’ve seen firsthand how the …
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The Editor:
The Blaine Food Bank couldn’t be prouder to be the recipient of the funds raised in the launch of Blaine’s first annual Catoberfest! The event, sponsored by Beach Cat …
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The Editor:
I am writing to express my strong support for the upcoming bond issue on our ballots for the renovation of Blaine Middle School. This project is not just about building new …
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The Editor:
We are humbled, and so very grateful that the Good Ol’ Boys once again chose Blaine Food Bank as the recipient of the funds collected through their 2024 golf tournament …
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The Editor:
Regarding a recent need for a presentation by the port, the entire Blaine City Council can easily be found all together in one place at one time at our council meetings. Like fish in …
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The Editor:
In your story last week, “Port hires PR firm to improve public image” by Grace McCarthy, published on August 22, it’s like the port is trying to out-trump Trump. …
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The Editor:
During the August primary election, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue asked voters for a fire levy lid lift. While the outcome was not as we had hoped, we appreciate everyone who …
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The Editor:
I have received many positive comments from readers and attendees of my talk at Lynden. Many of them praised your July 4 article “Birch Bay author and retired detective to …
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The Editor:
I am writing to express my support for the North Whatcom Fire and Rescue levy lid lift. As a resident of the BayCrest development, I am acutely aware of the importance of fire safety …
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The Editor:
Imagine this: A loved one falls and hits their head. Or your child is choking and can’t breathe. You call 911, and every second feels like an eternity as you wait for help to …
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The Editor:
Every day I feel blessed getting to live at Birch Bay. I grew up here in the summers, never dreaming it would someday be my home. Surrounded by natural beauty and away from the …
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The Editor:
Oh, say, did you hear all the bombs bursting near?
If you live in the city of Blaine, you heard them, beginning on July 3 and extending through July 5.Blaine puts on the best …
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The Editor :
The Blaine school district is in the process of cutting an additional $2.5 million in funds after last year’s devastating budget cuts. This leaves our community’s kids …
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The Editor:
I was dismayed to read the article: “CDC to put tight restrictions on dogs traveling across the border.” As a new resident of Blaine, this was disappointing news. When I …
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