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By Oliver Lazenby With Canadian cell towers close by and a dispatch system that differs from most towns, dialing 911 in Blaine can be muddled. Seeking to clear up …
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10/25/17 06:25 PM
Bellingham Police officer Sukhdev Singh Dhaliwal, 31, was arrested on October 18 after allegedly beating and threatening two men on the 8200 block of Portal Way last week. His brother, Jagmeet …
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10/25/17 06:25 PM
By Oliver Lazenby It’s easy to find hemp yarn, seeds, clothing and other hemp products at Wal-Mart, Fred Meyer and other stores across the United States. Enter hemp in Amazon’s …
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10/18/17 08:00 PM
By Stefanie Donahue and Pat Grubb Blaine City Council candidates answer questions in a forum sponsored by The Northern Light at the Blaine Senior Center on Tuesday, October 17. Photo by Louise Mugar. …
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10/18/17 07:58 PM
It’s been a record year for The Northern Light and its special publications. During the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA) 130th annual meeting on October 12–14, …
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10/18/17 07:52 PM
Blaine varsity football scheduled an extra game and will travel to play Shorewood High School at Shoreline Stadium on Friday, October 20. The Borderites were originally scheduled to …
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10/18/17 07:26 PM
It’s foolhardy to head out in a poorly maintained vehicle in the dead of winter, of course, but even vehicle owners in temperate zones need a car care check as the days grow …
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10/18/17 07:24 PM
Businesses around Blaine created scarecrow displays for the Blaine Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 scarecrow contest. See pictures of all the displays and vote for your favorite display at …
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10/18/17 07:21 PM
By Stefanie Donahue A plan to forge a 3-mile walking trail through Birch Bay’s Bay Crest neighborhood will be the focus of an upcoming community meeting at the …
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10/18/17 07:16 PM
County Council At-Large Position A, 4-Year Term Barry Buchanan Q: What inspired you to run? A: I was inspired to run for county council back in 2013 …
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10/18/17 07:09 PM
Port of Bellingham Commissioner District 1, 4-year term Dan Robbins Q: What inspired you to run again? A: I see the role of a …
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10/18/17 06:51 PM
Fire Protection District 21, commissioner position 4 Rich Bosman Q: What inspired you to run again? A: The board of commissioners is in the process …
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10/18/17 06:43 PM
Blaine School Board, director position 5 Mike Dodd Q: What inspired you to run for school board again? A: When I first ran for school …
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10/18/17 06:28 PM
Come November 7, voters in Blaine and Birch Bay will vote on the renewal of the levy that funds Blaine-Birch Bay Parks and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD) staffing, operations, maintenance and capital …
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10/18/17 06:12 PM
This November, Whatcom County voters will determine the fate of proposition 2017-6, which would authorize a sales and use tax of 0.2 percent for the construction, maintenance and operation of a new …
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10/18/17 06:02 PM
The Whatcom County auditor’s office sent ballots to registered voters on Wednesday, October 18, according to a press release from the auditor’s office. Voters should also receive …
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10/18/17 05:50 PM
Football Blaine varsity football came up just short of upsetting undefeated Lakewood on Friday, October 13. The Borderites had a chance to score a winning touchdown from the …
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10/18/17 05:47 PM
Last month, Birch Bay State Park got a new playground. On October 7, Friends of Birch Bay State Park hosted a grand opening and more than 50 people stopped by to celebrate, said …
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10/11/17 08:08 PM
With November 7 just days away, The Northern Light reached out to candidates running for a seat on the Blaine City Council. Positions serving Ward 2, 3 and at-large are contested. Incumbent Bonnie …
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10/11/17 08:07 PM
Blaine City Council listens to a staff presentation during a regular meeting on October 9. From l., Meg Olson, Bonnie Onyon, Harry Robinson, Mary Lou Steward and Paul Greenough. Not pictured: Charlie …
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10/11/17 07:33 PM