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Seminar to help seniors plan for the next step

By Steve Guntli You’re over 55, the kids are all out of the house and you’re facing retirement; it’s natural to wonder what comes next. On June 20, realtor … more

Young at Heart: June

By Lorrie Conyac Get ready to learn how to do your own investigation. James Brown, private investigator, will be at the Blaine Senior Center during lunch at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, … more

County roadside surveys will measure drug and alcohol trends

Researchers will be in Whatcom County this weekend to measure driver drug and alcohol use patterns. On Friday and Saturday, June 12 and 13, researchers from the Pacific Institute for … more

The Indoor Report: What to read, watch and listen to this month

By Steve Guntli On July 18, the Harper Collins publishing house will release “Go Set A Watchman,” the follow-up to Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning classic “To Kill A … more

Water warriors

Blaine fourth grade students and teachers gathered to celebrate the 2015 winners of the Water Awareness poster contest, sponsored by the city of Blaine, Birch Bay Water and Sewer … more

2015 Scottish Highland Games

Photos by Steve Guntli Jedidiah Uhrig demonstrates the power of a medieval eight-pointed mace against “Hypothetical Harry,” his ill-fated watermelon assistant. The extensive collection of swords, … more

Breaking ground on the Blaine Pavilion

Blaine and Birch Bay leaders came together to break ground for the pavilion project at the Blaine Boys & Girls Club. When completed, the new facility will add much-needed space for … more

Blaine Water Fest educates about water quality

Kate Kimber, l., and Gwen Hoops collect samples from Cain Creek.Photo by Steve Guntli Gwen Hoops and Kate Kimber climb down the steep gully beneath the Cain Creek bridge, sporting thick waders and … more

Local fisherman announces bid for port commission

Blaine fisherman Bobby Briscoe announced his candidacy for the Port of Bellingham commission on June 1. Briscoe hopes to represent district 3, which includes all areas west of the Guide Meridian, … more

Crab fishing seasons open for Puget Sound

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) on May 27 announced summer crab-fishing seasons for Puget Sound, starting June 1 with an early opening in Marine Area 13 south of the Tacoma … more

Blaine High School Recognition Night Awards, 2015

Teacher Awards Teacher: Neva Coats Kyria Taylor (11TH grade English); Hitanshi Patel (10TH grade English) Teacher: Mike Stevens; Montana Brown (Avid 11); Quila Welch … more

Grains of truth: A revolution for evolution

By Jess Scott Wright, RDN Grains – are you for them or against them? Grains are undeniably a controversial issue in the field of nutrition and … more

Local woman seeking artifacts for Birch Bay museum

This photo from Beatrice Ball’s personal collection shows a merchant picnic at the Birch Bay Golf Resort in 1940.Photo courtesy Beatrice Ball By Steve Guntli Beatrice Ball considers herself the … more

U.S. Border Patrol Honor Always ceremony

By Steve Guntli On May 28, the U.S. Border Patrol dedicated a new memorial wall at its Blaine Sector headquarters with a special ceremony. Organized by chief Dan Harris, the ceremony … more

Evening of the Arts winners

Alyssa Shields won Best in Show for her painting “All The Crawly Things.” She also took home second for her senior display. The Arts Negative Space Drawing: 1: Claudia De La Garza, “Leaves”; … more

Blaine veterans remember the fallen

Photos by Alyssa Pitcher Jody Fox and Mike Lindquist light candles before a candlelight vigil hosted by the Blaine American Legion Sunday, May 24, at the Blaine Cemetery. The group has been hosting … more

UPDATED: Passing truck damages Birch Bay-Lynden Road overpass

By Steve Guntli The Birch Bay-Lynden Road overpass was temporarily closed after it was sruck by an overheight truck on May 21. Douglas J. Bianchi … more

Blaine man crashes truck off pier in apparent suicide

A Blaine man has died in an apparent suicide after crashing his truck on Marine Drive. According to Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper Mark Francis, 30-year-old … more

Border patrol agent cleared in Sumas shooting

By Steve Guntli The Whatcom County Prosecutor’s Office has cleared a United States Border Patrol agent who was involved in a fatal shooting near the Sumas border on March … more
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