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District pleased with voter choice

Point Roberts Primary School students jump for joy on learning that they will eventually be attending a remodeled high school.Photo by Meg Olson By Steve Guntli The Blaine school district will … more

Michael Munro at Trinity Church

A large crowd turned up at Trinity Church on February 20 to hear pianist Michael Munro in concert. Photo by Pat Grubb more

Seabright gets approval for change

By Meg Olson Whatcom County Hearing Examiner Michael Bobbink has approved a major modification to the plans for the Cottages at Seabright Farm development, allowing two accesses off … more

New deputy plans to get around

By Meg Olson Jayson Loreen is the newest resident deputy in Point Roberts and he’s been making the rounds. So far he has visited the school and the senior center. … more

Glimmer of hope for small biz?

A new business and occupation (B&O) tax reform proposal would exempt nearly 286,000 small businesses in Washington from state B&O taxes. The tax proposal (HB 2150) was co-sponsored … more

Water pump craps out

The local water system will remain a pump short until midsummer. When one of the water system’s two main 40 HP pumps burned out recently, water district commissioners gulped at the … more

"Crazy quilt" on raffle

This antique quilt was donated to the Friends of the Point Roberts Library and is being raffled off as the newest fundraiser for the new library building fund. The six-block … more

Mystic Winds

Members of Mystic Winds ensemble enjoy a glass of wine following a successful concert at Trinity Church on Saturday, February 21.   more

A crowded Super Bowl party

A huge crowd turned up at The Reef Tavern to see the Seattle Seahawks clinch another Super Bowl victory. Alas, it was not to be. Photo by Pat Grubb more

Crossings: March 2015

Traffic into Point Roberts for January 2015, with 2014 figures following: Vehicles - 78,790 (89,312); Pedestrians - 1,143 (1,162); Commercial - 1,452 (1,421); NEXUS - 32,058 (32,047). more

Cideries come to the Point

By Meg Olson Brewster’s Fine Foods is presenting a dinner and tasting highlighting the finest of farmhouse ciders from four farms in three different … more

Residents explore pre-school choices

By Meg Olson Point Roberts youth services librarian Rose Momsen is working with local families and educators to explore preschool options for local kids. Currently … more

Border clarification

In the last edition of the All Point Bulletin, it was reported that “the U.S. Internal Revenue Service considers someone a U.S. resident for tax purposes if they meet the “substantial presence … more

Telephone smackdown

Smackdown! One of six Whidbey Telecom courtesy phones was run over in front of the USA gas station on Tyee Drive. A replacement should be installed shortly. Photo … more

PRCAC to meet with county official on code enforcement

By Meg Olson The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee has set a tentative meeting with county planner and code enforcement officer Garrett Faddis on Tuesday, February 17 from … more

School bond receives overwhelming support

By Steve Guntli The Blaine school district will receive some much-needed upgrades after voters chose to pass a $45 million bond. Early results from February 10 show … more

Protect your heart this Valentine's Day

  By Jessica Scott February is both National Heart Month and Valentine’s Day. Together, these heartfelt events pay homage to both the … more

Whatcom County Planning and Development Services notice:

  Anders Kruus of Orca Shores, LLC. has filed a request with the Whatcom County Hearing Examiner to remove a proposed bridge from plans for The Cottages at Seabright Farm … more

County council upholds denial of radio towers

By Meg Olson On January 27 The Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Towers was celebrating its latest victory in their battle to stop a tower farm being built in … more

Spend much time in the U.S.? Beware.

By Meg Olson More shared information between U.S. and Canadian border agencies spells more scrutiny for Canadians who regularly spend time in the U.S. When phase two … more
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