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By Steve Guntli Two separate strains of avian flu have been confirmed in Whatcom County. On December 16, the U.S. Department of Agriculture …
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12/17/14 07:11 PM
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 …
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12/17/14 07:10 PM
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 …
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12/17/14 07:08 PM
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.
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12/17/14 07:05 PM
By Steve Guntli City planners are hoping to raise $90,000 to finish the Marine Park playground project and are looking for donors to …
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12/17/14 07:04 PM
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 …
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12/17/14 06:59 PM
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 …
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12/17/14 06:58 PM
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 …
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12/17/14 06:56 PM
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 …
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12/17/14 06:55 PM
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, …
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12/17/14 06:53 PM
Edaleen Dairy’s holiday display: a giant carton of eggnog. Blaine Healing Arts on H Street celebrates the season with snowmen and Christmas …
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12/17/14 06:52 PM
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 …
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12/17/14 06:50 PM
By Ian Ferugson There are few more gratifying moments for a high school principal than seeing students get accepted into the college of their …
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12/17/14 06:49 PM
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 …
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12/17/14 06:48 PM
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 …
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12/17/14 06:46 PM
By Steve Guntli When William Thomas, 12, made his Christmas list this year, it included his usual favorites: lots of DVDs, drawing paper and …
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12/10/14 06:37 PM
By Steve Guntli Blaine City Council is maintaining financial status quo with its 2015 budget. At the December 8 general meeting, the council …
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12/10/14 06:34 PM
By Steve Guntli After a lengthy remodeling, the upgraded 24/7 Parcel store held its grand opening on November 24. Mayor pro tem Paul …
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12/10/14 06:29 PM
By Ian Ferguson Whatcom County public works managers have reached the permitting stage to repair a failing bulkhead and eroding embankment near the mouth of …
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12/10/14 06:28 PM
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