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Fireside chat with chief Christopher Carleton

The new year is well on its way! The sun is up longer, the birds are active and spring is in the air. Public I said it back in December and want to say it again –thank you for … more

Chief Christopher Carleton | 4/4/24 11:58 AM

Track and field shines at Trojan Twilight, softball stays undefeated

Baseball After consecutive conference losses to Sehome, Anacortes and Mount Vernon (which boasts the state’s best prospect in Oregon State commit Xavier Neyens) last week, the Borderites … more

By Nolan Baker | 4/3/24 06:12 PM

First-degree murder charge dismissed for Blaine man found incompetent to stand trial

A 77-year-old Blaine man charged with first-degree murder for shooting his neighbor last October is incompetent to stand trial, a Whatcom County Superior Court judge ruled. The man’s charge … more

By Grace McCarthy | 4/3/24 06:04 PM

Former Blaine wrestlers bring success to WWU, WSU clubs

Former Blaine wrestlers Genesis Vasquez and Jacob Westfall are at different points in their collegiate wrestling careers, with Vasquez’s just beginning and Westfall’s at its twilight, but … more

By Nolan Baker | 4/3/24 04:42 PM

Road Rules: Visibility and distractions in new cars

Question: You’ve written before about A-pillars being a visibility problem, but try being tall with the safety cam in newer cars completely obscuring your vision for its own purposes of viewing … more

By Doug Dahl | 4/3/24 03:41 PM

Beekeepers Association

The Point Roberts Beekeepers Association celebrated the group’s 16th anniversary on March 4. They invite you to join them in this delightfully delicious pastime. From l., Randall (PJ) Minter, … more

3/29/24 01:45 AM

50th Anniversary of the Point Roberts Community Center

On March 27, former parks board chair Bennett Blaustein described to a full house how the community and senior center came into existence 50 years ago. more

3/29/24 01:45 AM

World Down Syndrome Day

Local residents Mia and Emme McSkimmings gave a presentation at the Point Roberts Primary school on March 18th for World Down Syndrome Day. Primary students “Rocked their Socks” on March … more

3/29/24 01:45 AM

Welcome Home!

A brand-spanking new AWD hybrid Toyota Sienna has been purchased by the fire district for its new Welcome Home program. The van will be used to drive residents to and from mainland Whatcom County for … more

3/29/24 01:40 AM

Carl Julius' Shed

A photo of Carl Julius’ shed next to Lighthouse Marine Park was incorrectly described as a barn in last month’s All Point Bulletin. It was built by Julius in 1947 after he purchased … more

3/29/24 01:39 AM

Spring has sprung!

Gardeners – here’s your chance to get some fresh starts for your flower and vegetable gardens. Darlene Gibbs of Ladybug Nursery has been putting in the hours so you don’t have … more

3/29/24 01:35 AM

Going door-to-door for solar power

Local resident Shauna Sylvester and parks district chair Stephen Falk spent the month of March giving presentations to local groups and taxing districts asking for them to support a solar grant … more

Pat Grubb | 3/29/24 01:19 AM

WTA, Circle of Care team up on van service

The Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) and Point Roberts non-profit Circle of Care have teamed up to provide two round trips to Bellingham and two to Blaine per week on a one-year trial basis. … more

Pat Grubb | 3/29/24 01:17 AM

Board votes 2-1 to hear proposal

A request from Dr. John Anwar, a relative newcomer to Point Roberts, to make a proposal to be the Point Roberts Clinic’s medical provider has some community members concerned that it is a backdoor … more

Pat Grubb | 3/29/24 01:16 AM

Around the Point - April

Tai Chi sessions are now being held two days a week on Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at the community center. The one-hour classes are led by Shirley Cannon. Stretch and strengthen all your … more

3/29/24 01:14 AM

Possible gas tax uses for Point Roberts to expand?

A bill that would expand the possible uses of the local 1¢/gallon gas tax is sitting on Governor Jay Inslee’s desk awaiting his signature as of March 27. The Senate bill was sponsored (in part) by … more

Pat Grubb | 3/29/24 01:12 AM

School board swears in new members as budget cuts loom on the horizon

The Blaine school board swore in new members Ryan Swinburnson and Steve Galbraith to begin its March 25 meeting, in front of a packed crowd in the district boardroom. The two new members, who … more

Nolan Baker | 3/29/24 01:11 AM

Circle of Care is on the move!

Please plan to attend the Circle of Care annual general meeting on April 28 at 2 p.m. at the fire hall. Come and hear exciting announcements about developments in our collaboration with local, … more

Annelle Norman | 3/29/24 01:09 AM

Multiple bills head to governor’s desk

A number of bills from 42nd Legislative District state representatives Joe Timmons and senator Sharon Shewmake passed both chambers of the state legislature, and now have either been signed by … more

Nolan Baker | 3/29/24 01:05 AM

CERT training

The fire district is looking at conducting a FEMA CERT training starting the last week of April. The schedule will potentially be Wednesday, April 24 from 6–9 p.m., Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. … more

3/29/24 01:04 AM