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Local Guernsey dairy farmers dish on benefits of specialty milk

Shannon Smith holds a cow for the classifier, left, to evaluate. The process of classification identifies the most valuable and profitable cows in the herd. Photo by Sarah Sharp. By Sarah Sharp In … more

Skate park likely to reopen soon with new ramps

The City of Blaine is moving its new skate ramps into place and employees hope to have the park ready to reopen in another week or two. Some parts of the ramps still need repairs, … more

Small cross country teams looking for more runners

By Oliver Lazenby Practice started for Blaine High School cross country teams on August 22, but it’s not too late to sign up. The girls team needs one more runner to be able to … more

International Peace Arch honored at 95th anniversary celebration

Volunteers and representatives from the International Peace Arch Association celebrated the 95th anniversary of the International Peace Arch on September 6 at the Blaine Post … more

Pizza chain raises $8,000 for Whatcom County Boys & Girls Clubs

As a result of a July campaign, Little Caesars restaurant donated $8,000 to the local Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County. Courtesy of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County. Thanks to a July … more

Blaine police report a slight increase in theft

Illustration by Doug De Visser. By Sarah Sharp Blaine experienced a slight increase in the number of vehicle prowls reported in July, said Lisa Moeller, press secretary for the Blaine Police … more

Support for a new library grows in Birch Bay

Valerie McBeth, center, cut the ribbon at Discover Birch Bay Days on August 28. McBeth has been a librarian at various locations within and outside Washington, and is the director … more

Eat Local Month to last through September

By Stefanie Donahue Foods, farms and fishers local to Northwest Washington are the focus of a month-long campaign initiated by Bellingham-based Sustainable … more

Front yard harvests yield plenty for Whatcom County food banks

By Stefanie Donahue Ignoring the fruit growing on your front yard apple tree again this year? Local gleaners ask you to reconsider. It’s peak … more

Blaine meal program is back this September

By Stefanie Donahue Community Meals returned for another year on Wednesday, September 7 at the Blaine Senior Center. Sponsored by the Blaine Community Assistance … more

School district gives initial approval to union contract changes

The Blaine school district board of directors approved changes to the district’s collective bargaining agreements with the teacher’s union as well as the salary schedule with the service workers … more

Hunters welcome another season

Just in time for the fall season, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced the release of a detailed report outlining Washington state hunting prospects. The … more

Five health and wellness rules to live by this school year and beyond

At school, kids are exposed to a host of germs that can cause a number of preventable illnesses, including cold and flu. The most germ-infested school-based culprits include water … more

Young at Heart: September 2016

The word is probably out that we have a new director at the Blaine Senior Center. Her name is Katherine (Kathy) Sitker and she comes to us with a strong desire to fit into our … more

Whatcom County Sheriff's Report: August 26-28

August 26, 10:57 a.m.: Child problem on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. August 26, 11:34 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Ocean Mist Drive. August 26, 12:53 p.m.: … more

U.S. border cracking down on past pot use

By Pat Grubb Smoked marijuana? Not an American? Better think twice before you unburden your guilty conscience to a U.S. border official. Ted Gilliat likes to go down to Point Roberts … more

Discover Birch Bay Days and Crab Fest celebrates 37 years

Birch Bay’s iconic crab-themed festival rang in another year last Friday through Sunday, August 26 to 28. The kids Olympics and extreme chainsaw sculpture show and competition were … more

Blaine students return to class for another year

Parents and young learners including Averill Gamble, left, and Shauntel Burgess-Royce, right, started the day early on August 31 for the first day of school. All grades except kindergarten started … more

Getting off the couch gets easier with fall selection of Birch Bay activities

A group takes part in a POUND fitness course. Photo courtesy of Megan Muse Photography. By Sarah Sharp Exercise demands a series of commitments. Sometimes, it starts with the simple task of setting … more

Blaine school district welcomes new staff

Back row: Anton Bredy (K-2 music and motion), Nancy Williams (3-8 PE), Macki Tavis (preschool), Amy Weeda (first grade), Alexandra Johnson (ELL support), Kayla Derbyshire (seventh grade). Front row: … more
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