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Blaine little league team beats Mt. Baker

Blaine’s 12U little league baseball team won the annual Hub DeJong tournament this month at Bender Fields in Lynden. They beat Mt. Baker 6–4 in a come-from-behind victory in the … more

Baseball players make All Northwest Conference team

Two Blaine High School baseball players made the All Northwest Conference team, a distinction voted on by conference coaches. Senior Mikael Elliot, top, a short stop, designated … more

Blaine students win big at ‘State Spring Games’

From l., Blaine students Ryker Reneau, Zachary Morrow and Nathan Skinner won medals at the special Olympics 2018 State Spring Games earlier this month. Photo by Amber Burling more

How to finance long-term care needs

Failing to plan for long-term care expenses may leave aging men and women with little or no assets late in life. The cost of long-term care continues to rise and the array of options can make it … more

Volunteering as an older adult: How to find the right fit for your new lifestyle

There are many great rewards to volunteering – no matter what age you get started. Studies show that men and women at, beyond or approaching retirement age can benefit greatly from volunteer … more

How seniors can simplify everyday tasks

The ability to perform everyday tasks is something many people take for granted. But as men and women approach or exceed retirement age, many may start to struggle with chores and tasks they have … more

Grace Lutheran Church dedicates historic 360-pound church bell

A church bell with a long history in Blaine is ringing again for the first time since 1980. The Grace Lutheran Church, a church with Icelandic roots dating back to the Blaine Snofurdur (Blaine … more

Lots of activity in downtown, harbor on June 2

A lineup of events in Blaine on June 2 kept residents and visitors busy. The day marked the opening of the Blaine Gardener’s Market and featured a Hawaiian Luau Dance Party, Ride to the Border, … more

Mayor explains why the city rejected recent Gateway offer

By Stefanie Donahue One week after Blaine City Council rejected an offer from an investment firm to purchase 6 acres of land on the city’s Gateway Parcel, mayor Bonnie Onyon came … more

Public can weigh-in as city narrows search for a police chief

During a public reception, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 7 at Blaine City Hall, three candidates vying to serve as chief of the Blaine Police Department will briefly speak and take … more

City council agrees – election procedures should stay the same

By Stefanie Donahue The chances of Blaine City Council adopting ward-only voting procedures are slim. After listening to a presentation about the state voting rights … more

First of three Birch Bay library design meetings scheduled

One possible design for the new Birch Bay Library. Illustration courtesy of Whatcom County Library System and Zervas Architects By Oliver Lazenby Have ideas for the future Birch Bay library? The … more

Chuckanut Bay Foods breaks ground on facility in Blaine

Chuckanut Bay Foods staff members at the site of the future production facility. Photo courtesy of Chuckanut Bay Foods By Stefanie Donahue A project to relocate Chuckanut Bay Foods from Ferndale to … more

Students showcase their talent at Evening of the Arts

Daizy Dehnke, 18, won first place for her senior display. She mostly works with charcoal, acrylic and pastel. The Arts Teacher: Brain Smith Pen and Ink 1. Megan Tran, “Desert Area”; 2. Alaina … more

Storage building and trail proposed for Blaine Harbor

Artist rendering of a new weblocker on Milhollin Drive in Blaine. Image courtesy of the Port of Bellingham By Oliver Lazenby The Port of Bellingham is gearing up for construction projects in Blaine … more

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue stats: May 1-31

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) responded to a total of 325 calls for May and had an average response time of 9 minutes, 15 seconds. The district responded to 17 fire-related … more

Blaine High School band performs in Portland

The Blaine High School marching band performed in the Starlight Parade in Portland, Oregon, on June 2. Photos by Jeanie Lyons. more

Energy drinks – increased pep or misstep?

Energy drinks are marketed as powerful elixirs that do it all. They promise more energy, improved performance, better concentration and increased endurance. Teens on the quest to overcome the … more

Hands Across the Border takes place June 10

One of the area’s most peaceful traditions is set to take place on Sunday, June 10. Called ‘Hands Across the Border,’ the event started in 1937 during an Armistice Day … more
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