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The Editor: Many thanks your newspaper for printing our letters regarding our unfortunate permit issue with Whatcom County, and for the community support that you helped us …
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3/23/16 05:21 PM
The Editor: Anyone who watched the March 6 CBS Sunday Morning’s TV coverage, “A Matter of Time” on the possible destruction in the Pacific Northwest by the “Big One” – the major …
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3/17/16 05:15 PM
The Editor: On Tuesday, March 15 there is a very special farming election. Theresa Sygitowicz is a candidate for Whatcom Conservation District supervisor. As a …
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3/9/16 04:28 PM
The Editor: Attention primary voters: our local Democratic caucus meets March 26 at the Blaine Middle School cafeteria. Arrive around 9:30 a.m. The doors may close at 10 a.m., when …
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2/24/16 05:47 PM
The Editor: Washington’s budget continues to look bleak. Our K-12 schools need huge funding increases. Our state’s roads and bridges need repair. Colleges are being starved by …
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2/17/16 05:21 PM
The Editor: The purpose of this letter is to enlist the help of any Blaine residents who might be interested in home delivery of groceries. I am a “newbie” to …
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2/10/16 05:44 PM
The Editor, The city of Blaine and the Port of Bellingham want the opinion of citizens as to what type access they desire for the port’s fishing pier, ranging from full vehicular …
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2/3/16 06:10 PM
The Editor: This letter is a reminder that the current maintenance and operations levy for the Blaine school district will be on the ballot for renewal for four more years on …
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1/27/16 05:19 PM
The Editor: I was driving down a Blaine street on a dim and early, rainy morning when I spotted an oncoming cyclist, a younger person, coming toward me near the curb. It wasn’t …
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1/20/16 04:34 PM
The Editor: State representative Matt Manweller (R-Ellensburg) commented on our Birch Bay-Blaine railroad problems but missed a couple of points. By federal law Burlington Northern …
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1/13/16 06:25 PM
The Editor: I am writing to let our community know that we are in danger of losing a very important resource in our town, Weight Watchers! I have been attending our local meeting off …
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1/6/16 05:48 PM
The Editor: During this season of miracles and magic, I hate to dispel the rumor that the “Poop Fairy” really exists. To those in Blaine who believe a Poop Fairy …
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12/30/15 04:53 PM
The Editor: A gentle reminder that before you start rumors, get your facts straight. Here are the facts: Tuesday, December 8 after the Blaine basketball game, a …
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12/16/15 05:47 PM
The Editor: Thanksgiving weekend, blue sky and gorgeous day – a great time to take time out and go with the grandkids to the new Marine Park Playground (aka the pirate ship park) …
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12/9/15 05:42 PM
The Editor: Cold weather is here, holidays are here and cold weather brings the beautiful Anna’s Hummingbird to our nectar feeders. For reasons only known by this energizer bird, …
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12/2/15 05:15 PM
The Editor: I am speaking as a Birch Bay community member involved with the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce as liaison to Whatcom County. I have been a participant in the “fun at …
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11/24/15 06:20 PM
The Editor: The Blaine school district’s family service center serves low income and homeless families and students who attend Blaine school district schools. Our goal is to reduce …
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11/18/15 07:00 PM
The Editor: I am writing a letter today to acknowledge my appreciation for an exceptional, thoughtful and caring member of the Blaine school district staff, Jessie Burton, with the …
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11/17/15 12:37 PM
The Editor: I am writing to express my concerns about the Blaine school board. I turned 80 on November 6 and have no direct interest whatsoever other than making things right for …
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11/11/15 05:30 PM
The Editor: Veterans Day is held on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to honor the end of the war to end all wars. It didn’t end war but it is a day to remind us to …
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11/4/15 07:20 PM
