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The Editor:
I am a senior citizen who frequently travels between Blaine and Seattle. The lack of a functioning train station in Blaine forces me and others to endure longer distances and the …
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4/16/25 03:57 PM
The Editor:
The policy of The Northern Light may be to publish letters about local rather than national issues, but as Tip O’Neill said, “All politics is local.” National …
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4/9/25 04:04 PM
The Editor:
My family attended the Family Science Night that Blaine Primary School hosted on February 27. What I saw made me want to do something … anything, to help support the future of …
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4/2/25 03:32 PM
The Editor:
Golf season is here!
Are you looking to get out and have some fun with friends on the golf course? If you are, we suggest you consider playing in the Annual Blaine Scholarship …
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3/26/25 03:18 PM
The Editor:
To my own Blaine High School.
To the band program developed over 40 years by the now retired but esteemed Mr. Gray that is to be cut down from the Concert Band, advanced Wind …
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3/19/25 04:21 PM
The Editor:
I’m bewildered by Trump’s reasoning about tariffs on Canada. He’s ignoring the USMCA free-trade treaty he negotiated in his first term, which he called “the …
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3/12/25 04:14 PM
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The Trump Administration and “tech broligarchy” are dismantling our government, changing society, and risking our democracy. Firing the newest long-term employees in the …
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3/5/25 03:45 PM
The Editor:
As the assistant director of MoreSmiles Learning Center located in Blaine, I am writing to inform the community of a food drive being held by our learning center. Our goal is to …
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2/26/25 03:35 PM
The Editor:
It is hard for me to fathom why our U.S. President would take the world’s largest and most successful world power and turn it into a chaotic, emotional mess.
Economic and …
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2/19/25 03:36 PM
The Editor:
I’d like to take a moment to remind our community of the mission of Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2).
As a community member who …
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2/12/25 03:47 PM
The Editor:
I enjoyed reading your new “Restaurant Beat” section. Even though I’m only a summer resident, we really like reading our “local” paper. We always prefer …
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2/5/25 03:20 PM
The Editor:
Why does the Blaine Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) want to take over the Blaine Senior Center? BBBPRD2 petitioned the city of Blaine to take control of the …
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1/29/25 04:00 PM
The Editor:
Our concern is regarding the renewal of the operational contract with the city of Blaine community center, between our nonprofit member-owned Blaine Senior Center (BSC). The city …
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1/22/25 04:03 PM
The Editor:
I would like to address the letter to the editor regarding CAP and the Community Toy Store. I really take issue with this letter (by Cindy Kisska from the January 2 issue of The …
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1/15/25 03:57 PM
The Editor:
I’ve known Laura Vogee for many years; she pours her heart into any endeavor she undertakes. The Community Assistance Program Community Toy Store is no exception.
The flak …
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1/7/25 02:24 PM
The Editor:
Watching birds from the shores of Bellingham Bay and nearby Salish Sea beaches in Whatcom County is a magical experience. I love seeing majestic bald eagles and osprey dive for fish, …
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1/2/25 02:37 PM
The Editor:
As we reflect on another incredible year of arts and creativity in our community, the Blaine Arts Council and the Blaine Art Gallery are excited about an extraordinary opportunity to …
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12/18/24 04:16 PM
The Editor:
When someone hands you a gift, there is no price tag attached. I am writing about the CAP “Community Toy Store” that accepts new, unwrapped toys as Christmas gifts, for …
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12/11/24 02:11 PM
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The Pacific Arts Association (PAA) and committee for the Blaine Harbor Music Festival (BHMF) and summer camp, held a fundraiser “Night Market & Luminary Walk.” This …
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12/4/24 11:32 PM
The Editor:
As we begin the holiday season celebrating our blessings of abundance, it is easy to forget that many individuals and families in our community struggle daily to simply put food on …
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11/20/24 02:29 PM
