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2014 Year in Review: Best of Blaine police reports

January 4, 9:35 p.m.: A concerned adult notified police when he received information that a group of underage drinkers were possibly partying in Semiahmoo Park. Officers quietly responded to the area … more

Art Beat: January 2015

By Kitty King   January’s featured artist: Blaine High School Drama Club with Shari Akers Most of us have been in a … more

Former city council member Bruce Wolf struck and killed by car

By Jack Kintner   Note: The location of the memorial service for Bruce Wolf has been changed from Loomis Trails Golf Club to the ballroom at Semiahmoo Resort at … more

Clearing the logjam

Repair crews work to remove logs that drifted into Birch Bay Village on December 12. The logs were blown into Roger’s Slough during the high winds and clogged up the drainage … more

Bird flu found in wild Whatcom County birds

By Steve Guntli   Two separate strains of avian flu have been confirmed in Whatcom County. On December 16, the U.S. Department of Agriculture … more

Take the plunge on New Year’s Day

By Steve Guntli   The Polar Bear Plunge and the Ring of Fire and Hope are returning to Birch Bay this New Years. The festivals will give residents the chance to … more

No reprieve for convicted Blaine child molester

By Steve Guntli   A Blaine man given a retrial in Whatcom County Superior Court had his hopes dashed after he was once again found guilty of sexually assaulting … more

Notice:

The Northern Light’s offices will be closed for the holidays from December 22 through December 29. Our next issue will come out on Wednesday, December 31. more

City seeking funds to complete playground

By Steve Guntli   City planners are hoping to raise $90,000 to finish the Marine Park playground project and are looking for donors to … more

Deputies speak with Birch Bay residents about area thefts

By Steve Guntli A group of concerned citizens sat down for an open forum with Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies to address recent thefts in Birch Bay. On December … more

Christmas carolers

The Blaine Elementary School Nightingales, directed by Michael Coffey, sang Christmas carols for the school board December 16. They have entered a song in a KAFE 104.1 radio contest … more

Officials warn against toking and driving

A recent state survey of drivers shows seven out of 10 people have used marijuana, and almost half of those have recently driven within a couple of hours after using marijuana. Law enforcement … more

Celebrate history at the Peace Arch this Christmas Eve

By Steve Guntli The community is gathering at Peace Arch State Park to celebrate the anniversary of the park’s namesake monument with a ceremony on Christmas … more

Quick and easy Kentucky brown sugar pie

A holiday feast is one meal you’ll want to ensure includes flavorful, thoughtful dishes. Unfortunately, it’s one of the busiest times of year, and sorting through recipes, especially for dessert, … more

Tis the season: displays around Blaine

Edaleen Dairy’s holiday display: a giant carton of eggnog. Blaine Healing Arts on H Street celebrates the season with snowmen and Christmas … more

Semiahmoo to host “Downton Abbey” party

Fans of “Downton Abbey” who are eager to get an early peek at the next season will get their chance at the Semiahmoo Resort. The Pacific Coast Public Television … more

Borderites accepted at MIT, U.S. Air Force Academy

By Ian Ferugson   There are few more gratifying moments for a high school principal than seeing students get accepted into the college of their … more

Musical captures life in Blaine in the early 1900s

By Jack Kintner A century ago Blaine was a bustling, robust seaport – the state’s third busiest, behind Seattle and Tacoma. “Marina,” a musical conceived and written by … more

News briefs: notable stories from Blaine and beyond

The Washington State Liquor Control Board has issued Blaine’s first marijuana grower/processor license. Zenta Gardens was approved for a tier 2 operation at 2750 Peace Portal Drive, Suite … more

Thousands respond to Blaine boy's Christmas wish

  By Steve Guntli When William Thomas, 12, made his Christmas list this year, it included his usual favorites: lots of DVDs, drawing paper and … more
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