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From l., fire commissioners Virginia Lester, Bill Meursing and Shannon Tomsen share a congenial moment after approving the 2018 district budget. Photo by Andrew Grubb By Meg Olson Fire district …
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11/20/17 01:15 PM
By Andrew Grubb Ever since the Point Roberts transportation benefit district (TBD) was created in 1992, there’s been no shortage of ideas on how to spend the money raised by the 1 cent a …
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11/20/17 01:10 PM
A rose is a rose is a rose The restaurant at the marina is celebrating new ownership with a new name. Make way for Breakwaters Bar and Grill. The Compass Rose officially take its new …
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11/20/17 01:03 PM
By Pat Grubb Editor Note: This story was changed on November 10 to reflect new ballot counts released the previous evening. A collective sigh of …
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11/9/17 06:54 PM
Jeff Hegedus from the county health department reports to PRCAC members at their October 10 meeting. Photo by Pat Grubb. By Pat Grubb If all goes according to plan, a mandatory waste collection …
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10/27/17 02:24 PM
By Meg Olson With another near miss on a grant application to replace aging fire engines, chief Christopher Carleton said the fire district needs to start planning on how they will fund …
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10/27/17 02:22 PM
By Meg Olson With ballots ready to be returned and a healthy turnout needed, Point Roberts park commissioners want to make sure voters know what the park district’s maintenance and …
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10/27/17 02:22 PM
By Pat Grubb A recently completed Washington state local government assessment audit of the Point Roberts Hospital District for 2015 and 2016 found no problems with the district’s internal …
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10/27/17 02:21 PM
By Stefanie Donahue It’s been a record year for Point Roberts Press, Inc.’s The Northern Light and sister publications. During the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association …
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10/27/17 02:19 PM
Back row: from l., Judson Meraw, Sandi Newmen, Pinky Vargas, Shant Tersakian, Henry Rosenthal. Front row: Esther Rosenthal, Virginia Lester, Ed Lester, Pat Harper, Mark Robbins, Tom Bailey and Steve …
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10/27/17 01:41 PM
The Blaine school board has appointed 12 people to a “facility needs review committee,” which will study the district’s short-term construction, maintenance and infrastructure …
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10/27/17 01:28 PM
The old Julius Fire Station on Gulf Road begins its transformation into the new Point Roberts library. Photo by Pat Grubb. The backside of Julius Fire Station on Gulf Road was torn down in …
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10/27/17 01:27 PM
Circle of Care is seeking to add to its caregiver referral list. Those interested in providing paid-in home care and have a certification as a Home Care Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant, please …
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10/27/17 01:14 PM
^ Mark Swenson By Meg Olson The more local history buff Mark Swenson learned about the Point’s unique place in the history of the Salish Sea, the more he thought, “There’s a book here.” …
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10/26/17 07:24 PM
The Point Roberts Registered Voters Association held a Candidates Forum on October 2 at the Point Roberts Community Center. Whatcom County Council candidates, Blaine School District and Port of …
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10/26/17 06:10 PM
The Whatcom County Health Department's analysis suggested minimum service levels for a new waste collection regime during the PRCAC meeting on October 10. By Pat Grubb If all goes according to plan, …
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10/12/17 01:34 PM
Recent rainfall has allowed the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office to lift the ban on outdoor burning. The change went into effect at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 2. In Whatcom …
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10/5/17 06:02 PM
With the November 7 general election just around the corner, the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office has installed three new ballot drop boxes, including a new one in Point Roberts. There are now a …
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10/5/17 06:00 PM
The marina applied for new permits that will allow 47,000 cubic yards to be dredged in the next 10 years. By Pat Grubb Marina Dredging The arrival of a barge bearing heavy equipment on Monday, …
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10/5/17 05:54 PM
By Shanon Hardie, Chief Operating Officer Unity Care NW began providing access to behavioral health services at the Point Roberts clinic in mid-April. Though the contract between …
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10/5/17 05:20 PM
