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A growing number of grandparents are called on to provide child care for their grandkids, many of whom are growing up in two-income households. Others are helping to raise grandkids while providing …
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3/7/18 06:32 PM
Handcrafted decor, homemade food and gifts of all kinds will be up for grabs at the 32nd Annual Lynden Craft and Antique Show, which returns Thursday to Saturday, March 15-17. The …
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3/7/18 06:31 PM
Blaine High School alumnus Tristan Hughes graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas. A US Air Force airman, Hughes embarked on an eight-week …
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3/7/18 06:30 PM
Whatcom READS, a program that challenges everyone in Whatcom County to read the same book, has chosen “Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of a Fist” by Sunil Yapa as its book for …
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3/7/18 06:28 PM
June 19, 1939 - February 24, 2018 Kathryn “Kay” Wilder, a long-time resident of Blaine, peacefully passed away at age 78 on Saturday, February 24. Born in Rivera, CA, Kathryn …
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3/7/18 06:26 PM
A project of the Washington Policy Center, WashingtonVotes.org issues a periodic report of recent votes cast by state lawmakers in Olympia. Following are the votes cast in February by District 42 …
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3/7/18 06:23 PM
February 12, 12:44 a.m.: Alarm audible on Elmwood Drive. February 12, 12:47 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Birch Bay Drive. February 12, 1:27 p.m.: Private impound on …
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3/7/18 06:20 PM
Behind-the-scenes deal negotiated by the governor’s office between lawmakers and media organizations By Josh Kelety WNPA Olympia News …
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3/2/18 07:56 PM
By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district hopes to build a new stadium at Blaine High School in time for the 2019-2020 school year and install field turf the following …
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3/2/18 01:14 PM
The book, titled “The Fudgeknuckles of Swampbottom,” is intended for readers age 6 to 13. Gnomes, pixies and even a swarm of angry wasps make …
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3/1/18 06:51 PM
The Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival will take place Friday through Sunday, March 16-18 in Blaine and Birch Bay. Photo by Eric Ellingson By Stefanie Donahue In just a matter of three days, you …
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2/28/18 07:00 PM
By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine School District canceled classes on February 23 after receiving an email on Thursday about a threat to campus safety the next day. The threat turned out …
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2/28/18 06:58 PM
Legislators frame the bill as a win for open government, while opponents hope for veto by Governor Jay Inslee. By Josh Kelety, WNPA Olympia News …
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2/28/18 06:57 PM
By Oliver Lazenby First it was the worst case-scenario, then it seemed likely and now it’s confirmed: construction on the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility Project, often …
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2/28/18 06:54 PM
A graph depicting the city of Blaine’s projected Max Day Demand (MDD) through 2060. Blaine will need to obtain additional water rights to meet MDD by 2047. Illustrations courtesy of the Birch Bay …
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2/28/18 06:52 PM
After 36 years in public service, Blaine city manager Dave Wilbrecht announced on February 26 that he will retire from his position on June 15. “It’s been a wonderful experience …
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2/28/18 06:49 PM
By Oliver Lazenby It’s easy to find a scenic bicycle ride in our region. Finding one away from traffic is a little harder, but there are still plenty of options. …
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2/28/18 06:48 PM
By Stefanie Donahue North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) is enrolling in a new state program that reimburses public organizations for transporting Medicaid …
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2/28/18 06:42 PM
By Taylor McAvoy WNPA Olympia News Bureau With less than two weeks left in the session, state lawmakers introduced a new bill in response to the high school shooting in Parkland, …
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2/28/18 06:41 PM
By Pat Grubb, publisher and managing editor of The Northern Light “The people of this state do not yield their sovereignty to the agencies that serve them. The …
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2/28/18 06:40 PM
