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The Editor:
Wondering why the Blaine Harbor Music Festival evening performances are not showcased at the Blaine Harbor music shell?
The weather is beautiful in July, sunsets are late, the …
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2/22/23 05:10 PM
The Editor:
I really enjoyed Jonathan Hall’s article “Glacial ice sheet that covered Blaine leaves remnants” on the opinion page of the February 2 issue.
I have always …
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2/15/23 05:29 PM
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“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, …
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2/1/23 06:14 PM
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I want to share information about having an alternative to having to pay too much for prescription drug medications.
The NBC series “Side Effects, NBC News Investigating …
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1/25/23 06:50 PM
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Thank you for informing the community of those chosen for the ad hoc downtown advisory committee, and for some information about each member. This is an important committee for the …
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1/18/23 05:51 PM
The Editor:
I would like to congratulate Grace McCarthy for three years of excellent journalism at The Northern Light. She has now been there for three years, first as an intern for university …
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1/11/23 06:49 PM
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As the New Year begins, it’s a good time to highlight some success stories in healthcare.
I am a diabetologist so diabetes prevention is always at the forefront of my …
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1/4/23 04:54 PM
The Editor:
Oh, my goodness. You did it again! The food bank asked and you answered.
We are truly humbled by the outpouring of support from our community during our 2022 matching …
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12/21/22 05:51 PM
The Editor:
I recently attended the Blaine planning commission for the H Street mobile home park meeting on December 8. I was and remain deeply concerned about the integrity of the proceedings …
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12/14/22 06:17 PM
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There is something that I think the city of Blaine could help with.
I have noticed three or four times that when there is a backup at the U.S./Canada border people are getting out …
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12/7/22 05:20 PM
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This year’s Thanksgiving Basket Program was a real challenge. Avian flu, or bird flu, caused a shortage of turkeys, packing boxes were hard to find and locating a site seemed …
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11/30/22 06:39 PM
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Once again (for the third time in nine years?), the city of Blaine is engaging a consultant to “revitalize” downtown Blaine. This time at a huge expense – …
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11/22/22 05:57 PM
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I want to extend a huge “thank you” to the residents of Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer for their generosity to the Community Assistance Program’s winter coat drive. To …
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11/16/22 05:59 PM
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2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Blaine Food Bank serving our community. During that time, we have had 10 presidents, engaged in five wars, entered a new age of …
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11/9/22 06:47 PM
The Editor:
My name is Eugene Kurchin and I am a U.S. citizen who was deported from Canada into Blaine back in August. I was in Canada looking for a better life and the Canada Border Services …
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11/2/22 06:00 PM
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The upcoming general election may be one of the most consequential ever when it comes to retaining many of the rights we have been enjoying for a long time. Surprisingly, these …
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10/26/22 06:31 PM
Editor's note: The below letters were not included in the print issue and were held for online.
The Editor:
I am a proud resident of Whatcom County. My husband and I are raising two sons here, …
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10/19/22 05:47 PM
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A recent letter cautioned us not to be afraid of MAGA Republicans. The author claims that MAGA Republicans are against crime. Most people, no matter what party they identify with or no …
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10/12/22 05:31 PM
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‘Make America Great Again;’ a political slogan that one would not suspect would invoke such vitriol as was apparent in Mr. Ganz’s recent letter to the …
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10/5/22 06:37 PM
The Editor:
The Gathering Place – Blaine has served Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer for the past two years. We’ve helped people obtain food, clothing, mental and medical care, government …
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9/28/22 05:55 PM
