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A park turns 50!

There will be a celebration at Lighthouse Marine Park to celebrate the park’s 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 17 at 11 a.m. Back on June 16, 1973, both Lighthouse Marine Park and Monument … more

Gatherings and musings from Circle of Care

Are you ready for summer? Ready for long warm days and evenings, summer visitors, events and concerts? Circle of Care and Trinity Church will be the recipients of donations from a concert to be … more

Candles you can call home

Suzanne Crawford, the proud owner of Point Roberts Beachcomber Candles, specializes in crafting exquisite beeswax candles adorned with an assortment of shells, agates, beach glass and unique rocks … more

Get ready for summer fun in the parks

The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District is gearing up for an action-packed summer with a range of exciting activities and opportunities for residents of all ages to enjoy. The district has … more

Senior lunch program is up and running and smelling great!

After three months of searching, the Whatcom Council on Aging (WCOA) found a new senior lunch cook, Rhonda Granger, who hails from New York State. When she tired of shoveling snow, Granger made … more

Hey, Grads! (or their parents)

If you’re graduating from high school or college this June, please let the community know of your achievement. Please send a photo along with a brief description of your plans and dreams and … more

Whatcom Water Alliance offering rebates

Saving water and money just got easier. All single family homes in Whatcom County now qualify for water use efficiency rebates. The Whatcom Water Alliance’s new rebate program complements the … more

Candidates have filed for election

Washington State Representative Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) has thrown her hat in the ring for Whatcom County Executive, challenging incumbent Satpal Sidhu and Whatcom County Council chair Barry Buchanan … more

There’s nothing free in life

Whatever the fire commissioners end up deciding to do, the cost of providing fire and emergency medical services is going to end up costing local taxpayers plenty. The only question is how much and … more

Capital Facilities Plan 2023–2036

Figures shown are adjusted for anticipated inflation as per the fire district. Note that each year includes a pre-adjusted cost of $10,000 for engines E58/E5802/5803 capital improvements for a total … more

PeaceHealth palliative care cuts felt in county

PeaceHealth is cutting three services in Whatcom County, with the most significant being a severe reduction to the county’s only outpatient palliative care program that provides comprehensive … more

Whatcom County candidates file for August primary

Whatcom County candidates are gearing up for the August 1 primary, with a number of important positions up for election. … more

Lady Borderites kick down state door as bi-district champions

Last year, Blaine girls varsity softball season ended with a 7-6 loss to the Mount Baker Mountaineers in the third round of the 1A district 1/2 consolation bracket. Mount Baker went on to beat the … more

Blaine relay team, hurdler move on to state from bi-districts

Blaine’s 4x100 relay team and sophomore Josiah Weeda will travel to Yakima this week to compete at the state championship meet, after both took second in their events at the 1A district 1/2 … more

Local Small Market

Christine Grinstead enjoys a refreshing drink with Kathleen and Mitch Friedman of Ollie Otter Bakery at the Local small Market in the community center parking lot on May 13. The next market will be … more

Park district posts survey to gain public input

The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District commissioners are looking for your input on what you like about the current state of the district’s facilities and programs and what you’d … more

Filing week closes Friday, May 19

Washington  State Representative Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) has thrown her hat in the ring for Whatcom County Executive, challenging incumbent Satpal Sidhu and Whatcom County Council chair Barry … more

Lady Borderites crowned league champions ahead of playoffs this week

Blaine softball won its first Northwest Conference league championship May 11 after beating the Lakewood Cougars 4-3 at Pipeline Fields in Blaine.  The win gave the Lady Borderites a 14-1 … more

Citizen science program to survey European green crabs

A new citizen science program will allow the public to report European green crabs found in Drayton Harbor and other Washington waters.  Washington Sea Grant (WSG) and Washington State … more
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