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Satpal Sidhu appointed to council

By Ian Ferguson Whatcom County Council voted 5–1 to appoint Satpal Sidhu as the district 2 representative left vacant following the resignation of Sam Crawford. The appointment is … more

Looking out from Lily Point

An early March morning on the Salish Sea as viewed from the south Lily Point lookout. Photo by Pat Grubb more

Welcome the arrival of spring

Three girls, Sophie Wolfman, front, and Ava and Sophie Tupper try their hand at weaving. Candy Harper, l., Sandy Holland and Jane Donaldson were … more

Trombones al Fresco

Randy Larson, l., Peter Homenuk, Linnea Gibbs and Ted Downey, of Trombones al Fresco performed at Trinity Church on March 22.                             … more

In Out Parcel offers convenience

By Meg Olson Brothers Robert and David Li’s introduction to Point Roberts was the same as it is for many who choose to visit from Canada. They were picking up a … more

Voter AGM to feature county exec

By Meg Olson Whatcom County Executive Jack Louws will be the featured speaker at the annual general meeting of the Point Roberts Registered Voters’ Association Thursday, April … more

Time stops for no man or woman

By Meg Olson Point Roberts is old and getting older, and some residents are trying to make it easy for older community members to stay in their Point Roberts … more

Stairs are now open to the public

Lily Point Park visitors can now walk a long loop from the park parking lot, down the trail to the beach, west along the seaside and up to the now-open-to-the-public stairs at The … more

Time for students to apply for Dollars for Scholars awards

The website for the Point Roberts chapter of Dollars for Scholars is now up and running, said Linda Hughes on Thursday, March 26. She announced students will be able to apply for Point Roberts … more

Book sale to raise funds for the new library

The Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL) spring book sale will raise funds for current library programs and feature two separate fundraisers for the new library construction … more

Massive herring spawn on South Beach

By Meg Olson Masses of herring spawn, up to 3 inches deep in spots, washed ashore on South Beach March 12, portents of a potential bumper crop of herring this … more

U.S./Canada deal could alleviate border traffic

By Steve Guntli The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Public Safety Canada have reached a new agreement that could reduce wait times at the … more

Community advisory committee pushes to change state tax code

By Meg Olson Legislation to loosen up how Point Roberts and other border towns can spend their gas tax dollars appears to be stalled in the state legislature, and members of the … more

Tiny art show raises funds for local organizations

This Saturday up to 50 pieces of art, all smaller than 5 by 7 inches, will be on display and on sale at Auntie Pam’s Country Store. The third annual Tiny Art Show … more

In-home care survey

By Annelle Norman A newly forming in-home care agency needs your help. We have prepared a very short (less than five minutes) online survey and would so appreciate your time and … more

San Juan Airlines inaugurates regular flights

By Meg Olson With increasing numbers of commercial flights in and out of Point Roberts’ small airport, local pilots are struggling with the … more

Fire board OKs emergency funding of radio

By Meg Olson Fire district commissioners have voted unanimously to approve an emergency procurement to upgrade communications. Chief Christopher Carleton has the go-ahead to spend up … more

County juggles competing priorities

By Meg Olson While pursuing run-of-the-mill code violations may not be a high priority in the eyes of Whatcom County, it certainly appears so for members of the Point Roberts … more

New positions at the fire district

Fire district commissioners, staff and department members thanked retiring secretary Michelle Starrs, at left, and welcomed new secretary Linda Hughes, second from … more
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