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The Editor: In the October 4-10 edition of The Northern Light, a writer responded to another letter writer’s opinion about Starbuck’s outdoor fireplace. Over the past week that …
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10/17/18 07:03 PM
The Editor: You want to save the salmon. You want to save the seals. You want to save the orcas. I am sure you realize none of the seals, salmon or orcas play well …
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10/10/18 07:28 PM
The Editor: The Community Assistance Program (CAP) will be providing Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets with ready-to-cook turkey dinners again this year for families in our community with …
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10/3/18 08:08 PM
The Editor: You want to save the salmon. You want to save the seals. You want to save the orcas. I am sure you realize none of the seals, salmon or orcas play well …
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9/26/18 06:45 PM
The Editor: Starbucks, please shut off your propane fireplace. In our age of climate change, we do not need you needlessly pumping carbon dioxide into the air. I’m sure you could …
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9/19/18 06:31 PM
The Editor: With Labor Day behind us, I want to thank all the hard working volunteers and Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce members for the fantastic summer they provided for all the …
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9/12/18 06:03 PM
The Editor: Senator Ericksen’s latest PR piece is titled “Senator Doug Ericksen’s environmental successes you may have missed in your local media.” This may be because they …
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9/5/18 05:54 PM
The Editor: Whatcom County citizens: James Erb is the new prosecutor we need. After 44 years we do not need more jail loving without innovation. James Erb is the fresh …
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8/29/18 06:04 PM
The Editor: Last week’s letter from Krista Rome had only scorn for people driving shiny, new black pick-up trucks who didn’t share her particular cause. Of course, it’s …
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8/22/18 06:40 PM
The Editor: On Sunday, August 5, an historic Farmworker March for Dignity took place along the rural farm roads from Lynden to Sumas. Participants walked 15 miles over 10 hours, and …
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8/15/18 06:25 PM
The Editor: With the upcoming primary and mid-term elections, here are a few things that puzzle me about Ms. Angell’s letter. Let me just answer for myself because I cannot …
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8/8/18 06:58 PM
The Editor: Here we are, already into the month of August and the 2018 to 2019 school year is on the horizon. As in previous years, the Blaine School District Family Service Center …
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8/1/18 06:59 PM
The Editor: The Puppy Rescue Mission Fundraiser was held on June 23 at Peace Arch State Park; sincere thanks to everyone who attended and participated. Thank you volunteers! We …
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7/18/18 07:12 PM
The Editor: I was in your town during the Canada Day weekend and wondered “When is the Amtrak station coming to Blaine?” I see a new Starbucks is opening soon in a beautiful new …
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7/11/18 07:52 PM
The Editor: I’ve lived and worked downtown since 1994. I always thought Blaine had great potential for a vibrant downtown and so I invested here. I haven’t seen …
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7/3/18 06:46 PM
The Editor: Should the voters in each of the wards in Blaine be able to elect their representatives to the city council independently of the other voters in the …
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6/27/18 05:14 PM
The Editor: Of course citizens want to vote on the best qualified police chief; it wouldn’t hurt if he allowed an officer, staff member or volunteer to give us readers the old …
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6/20/18 05:31 PM
Illustration by Carol Mahon The Editor: Late afternoon, coming from Cost Cutter on H Street to one of the busiest intersections in Blaine, an unexpected scene brought traffic to a halt. The mama …
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6/13/18 06:35 PM
The Editor: This past Saturday, June 2, the Blaine Chamber of Commerce sponsored a “Ride to the Border.” This event shut down Peace Portal Drive from Martin Street to G Street to …
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6/6/18 06:27 PM
The Editor: All members of the Bellingham Sail and Power Squadron wish to thank the following businesses for making possible the very successful SeaSkills Boating Festival at Blaine …
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5/30/18 05:23 PM
