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I’d like to express my gratitude for the Birch Bay Activity Center. Residents of Blaine as well as non-residents are blessed to have so many activities to choose from. …
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1/3/24 04:00 PM
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CAP’s Blaine/Birch Bay Community Toy Store welcomed parents from 120 families last week who came to shop for Christmas gifts for their children at drastically discounted …
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12/20/23 02:51 PM
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As an impoverished border town with nothing to do or see, longtime Blaine residents have apparently adopted a losing mindset, one where they are resolved to that longstanding …
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12/6/23 03:59 PM
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.
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11/29/23 04:20 PM
The Editor:
As we begin this holiday season celebrating our blessings of abundance, it is so easy to forget that far too many individuals and families in our community struggle daily to simply …
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11/21/23 03:02 PM
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In a letter in your November 9-15 issue, one of our community members voiced alarm about fishing they thought was unusual and shared concern that people were trying to “clean …
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11/15/23 03:27 PM
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I am writing this letter with intention to let Birch Bay residents to know I am not the only one to be stunned by what’s going on out there where we live. Do you see all …
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11/8/23 04:37 PM
Editor’s note: The Northern Light does not publish political support letters the week before an election. No political letters will be accepted for the November 2 issue.
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10/25/23 04:49 PM
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Public safety, stewardship of our land, respecting taxpayer dollars and promoting living wage jobs are issues voters care about, not just currently but throughout election cycles for …
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10/19/23 08:19 PM
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Who should be your next Whatcom County Sheriff? Present Whatcom County Undersheriff Doug Chadwick or present Blaine city Police Chief Donnell Tanksley? The position of county sheriff …
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10/11/23 05:21 PM
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Wow! What a beautiful wedding we had for my daughter and fiancé on September 23. Thank you so much Tom and Shelley Johnson for the generous use of your home, the incredible …
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10/4/23 04:11 PM
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I am one of many Whatcom County Council District 5 residents who have awaited the opportunity to replace incumbent councilmember Ben Elenbaas with someone who will truly …
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9/27/23 04:13 PM
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On August 12, 2019, Family Care Network published their proposal for the Blaine medical facility. What was proposed and would be built was a great facility. The staffing and lab …
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9/20/23 04:43 PM
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Campaign signs are going up. The November elections are coming up. For many people the response is to think political, but this election is about us.
The county council …
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9/13/23 04:36 PM
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Ahoy there, good citizens of Blaine! In case you have wondered whether ‘tis true or not, pirates are indeed alive and well in Drayton Harbor. Yes, with all the crab they steal …
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9/6/23 08:03 PM
The Editor:
I want to highlight an important issue that impacts all Whatcom County citizens that was just debated by the county council: Electing vs. appointing the county sheriff.
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8/23/23 05:43 PM
The Editor:
How Birch Bay’s registered voter residents get to decide on incorporation is important.
In 2008 the feasibility study that’s often cited by the Political …
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8/16/23 06:32 PM
The Editor:
The Friends of the Blaine Library continue to remain active in their support of the Blaine Library and wish to thank all who came out to their annual July 4 Blowout Book Sale. Final …
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8/9/23 06:35 PM
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The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce (BBCC) was contacted in early 2022 regarding the sign located at Bell Road and Peace Portal Drive. There was interest in who owned it and how it …
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8/2/23 06:15 PM
The Editor:
Beautiful Northwest Washington!
How wonderful to be living here where it is relatively cool, and happily not suffering from forest fire smoke, so far.
What are climate …
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7/26/23 06:45 PM
