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By Oliver Lazenby When she first heard full-time kindergarten was coming to Blaine Primary School, veteran teacher Teresa Smith was apprehensive. She thought that …
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6/21/17 07:14 PM
By Stefanie Donahue Two men attempting to cross into the U.S. were caught with seven packages of MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine), commonly known as ecstasy, weighing more …
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6/21/17 07:11 PM
The Washington State Department of Ecology is calling for comments on a proposed project. The project, Whisper Lake Development, involves 19.83 acres of soil disturbance for residential construction …
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6/21/17 07:09 PM
Alaska Wild Fish & Chips Co. moved to 225 Marine Drive on June 1. The truck, owned by Christine Johnson, serves beer-battered cod, shrimp, oysters, fries, hush puppies and clam …
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6/21/17 07:08 PM
By Alyssa Evans It’s almost time for Blaine’s annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration. To start off the day, a pancake breakfast will be held at the …
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6/21/17 07:02 PM
By Alyssa Evans While more than 15,000 people apply to the United States Naval Academy each year, less than 1,500 are accepted and attend the school as freshmen – …
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6/21/17 06:57 PM
A fire burned a two-story accessory residence at 1047 Garfield Avenue in Blaine on Tuesday, June 20. The blaze caused an estimated $100,000 in damage to the building, which was …
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6/21/17 06:53 PM
By Oliver Lazenby A couple of local golfers finished near the top at the US Golf Association’s Senior Open qualifier last week in Bellingham, but only one – at least from this …
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6/21/17 06:51 PM
By Alyssa Evans Community members can explore Point Whitehorn Marine Park in a hands-on setting this weekend. The annual What’s the Point beach …
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6/21/17 06:49 PM
May 28, 8:07 a.m.: Vandalism cold call on Jackson Road. May 28, 3:24 p.m.: Custodial interference cold call on Birch Bay Square Street. May 28, 4:05 p.m.: Theft on …
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6/21/17 06:46 PM
By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Blaine man after he allegedly burglarized homes and shuttled stolen property in a kayak between the 5400 block of …
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6/14/17 07:49 PM
By Stefanie Donahue Owners of three downtown buildings have been given orders to repair as a result of the city’s recent mandate to demolish the former Costa Azul …
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6/14/17 07:47 PM
By Stefanie Donahue It’s been four years since a county task force called the need to replace the Whatcom County Jail “critical,” due to overcrowding and unsafe conditions. One …
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6/14/17 07:42 PM
The International Peace Arch Association hosted Hands Across the Border on June 11 at Peace Arch state and provincial parks. This year’s event marked the 96th anniversary of the …
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6/14/17 07:38 PM
As part of water safety promotion, Birch Bay Waterslides will join hundreds of aquatic facilities in more than 20 countries participating in The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on Thursday, June …
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6/14/17 07:32 PM
Birch Bay State Park’s BP Heron Center June 10. Photos by Chuck Kinzer. A large crowd came together to take part in the Birch Bay Beach Fest and Feast on June 10. The event was hosted by the …
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6/14/17 07:29 PM
A car accident on June 9 left traffic stalled in both directions on State Route 543 and a driver trapped. A truck rear-ended another truck, pushing it into a third, said Washington …
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6/14/17 07:27 PM
By Stefanie Donahue In an effort to improve the lives of veterans across the nation, owners of Birch Bay dog boutique Bow Wow & Woofs are hosting a fundraiser to support Puppy Rescue …
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6/14/17 07:25 PM
By Oliver Lazenby The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) closed all Whatcom County beaches north of Sandy Point for recreational harvest of molluscan shellfish last week. …
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6/14/17 07:18 PM
During a regular Blaine City Council meeting on June 12, Blaine police chief Mike Haslip, l., announced he’ll be retiring October 31 after more than 40 years on the job. Moving …
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6/14/17 07:13 PM
