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A dry summer has led to the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office upgrading the burn ban to a stage two ban, which prohibits all open burning in unincorporated county areas.
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8/23/23 06:23 PM
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has delayed the recreational crab season in Blaine, Birch Bay and other areas of north Whatcom County because many crab shells haven’t …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/16/23 07:35 PM
Scientists are keeping a close eye on Drayton Harbor waters after discovering a sizable population of juvenile European green crabs, indicating growth of the highly invasive species.
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/16/23 07:35 PM
A power outage that impacted swaths of Blaine for over two hours on Saturday, August 12 forced U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to shut down the Peace Arch border crossing until power was …
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By Nolan Baker |
8/16/23 07:18 PM
Between Eagle SunFest and Kora’s Carnival, August 5 was certainly an informative, fun and entertaining day on the Point. Kora’s Carnival, pictured above, had games, a bounce house, a live …
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8/10/23 03:55 PM
Just months after the first Birch Bay governance survey was released to the public, another survey has opened to include input from unincorporated residents just outside of the Birch Bay urban growth …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/9/23 08:00 PM
The newly established Maritime Washington National Heritage Area rolled out a network of resources on its website to celebrate Washington’s seaside culture.
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By Madisun Tobisch |
8/9/23 06:41 PM
Decorated bikes and balloons made for a colorful Kids Bike Parade on July 29 during the Maple Beach Regatta.
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8/3/23 01:44 PM
This month is the 50th anniversary of the most famous person ever held in the Point Roberts jail. On August 9, 1973, John Meier, the man who some credit with bringing down the president of the United …
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By Mark Swenson |
7/27/23 11:58 PM
Kenji Nose is seeking a like-minded individual to share in his dream of embarking on a worldwide sailing journey. Nose needs someone who is willing to dedicate two years to building a unique boat in …
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By Erin Kelly |
7/27/23 11:58 PM
Photos by Louise Mugar
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7/27/23 11:58 PM
Bobbie Marquette is the creative mind behind BM Charmed, a silver jewelry business based in Point Roberts. Her passion for art has been a lifelong journey, and she has explored various artistic …
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7/27/23 11:58 PM
I have heard recently that some people who live on the Point don’t really know what Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness (PREP) is and what it does, so I wanted to address that issue as well as …
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By Lynn Taylor, Pres. |
7/27/23 11:58 PM
July 1, 11:59 a.m.: Trespass on Tyee Drive.
July 1, 5:53 p.m.: Domestic physical on Peltier Drive.
July 3, 3:26 p.m.: Harassment on Mill Road.
July 4, 4:25 a.m.: Noise on James Road.
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7/27/23 11:55 PM
Bestsellers:
Swamp Story ........................... Dave Barry
The Enchanted Hacienda........... J.C. Cervantes
Tom Lake ................................. Ann …
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7/27/23 11:55 PM