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What goes down must come back up

After being towed into the marina following mechanical issues in early February, the Anne Moggin sank at the guest dock. more

History in the unmaking

Primary school appreciation poster

Too young to vote, local Point Roberts Primary School students expressed their appreciation to those old enough to support the recent school district maintenance and operations levy. more

100 days!

Who makes the best chili on the Point?

Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness (PREP) is holding their annual chili cookoff fundraiser on Saturday, March 30. The event will take place at Kiniski’s Reef Tavern from noon to 2 p.m. PREP is a … more

New RN joins health clinic staff

The Point Roberts Clinic has appointed a new registered nurse to their team. Sara Viant, who began working part-time at the clinic in October, has been a valuable asset, providing her services on … more

Wes Hubbard ready to go

The Point Roberts water district recently underwent a change in leadership, with Wesley Hubbard taking over as the new manager following the retirement of former manager Dan Bourks last month. … more

Circle of Care

In the realm of healthcare decision-making, clarity and foresight are invaluable. This is where an Advance Care Directive (ACD) comes into play, serving as a crucial document that outlines your … more

Chief's leave to extend to end of March

Fire chief Christopher Carleton told commissioners at their regular monthly meeting February 14 that a Request for Bids (RFB) had been issued for the purchase of a ‘Welcome Home’ van that would … more

Port still interested in Marina

Port of Bellingham director of real estate and local resident Elliott Smith told attendees at the February 9 taxpayers association meeting there was a reason why the port hadn’t allocated any money … more

Youth turn out en masse to support skate park

In the largest turnout for a parks district meeting in ages, local youths presented a petition to commissioners in support of the Benson Road skatepark at their regular board meeting on February 12 … more

Regular school levy passes; bond fails

Whatcom County Auditor’s Office results for the February 13 special election showed Blaine, Birch Bay and Point Roberts voters approving a property tax levy for the Blaine school district while … more

Water Board approved salary hikes

Water board commissioners unanimously approved increasing newly appointed district manager Wesley Hubbard’s salary at their February 13 regular district meeting. His salary will increase nearly … more

Library quick picks - March

Bestsellers: Funny Story Emily Henry Lies & Weddings Kevin Kwan Crow Talk Eileen Garvin Wandering Stars Tommy Orange Movies: Hypnotic Ben Affleck Jules Ben Kingsley The Road … more

Leu, Ford resign from Blaine school board

In a whirlwind week for the Blaine school board, board president Don Leu and member Ryan Ford both resigned from their respective positions just weeks into their elected terms. Leu, who has … more

Local Birding: The pileated woodpecker

The pileated woodpecker, about the size of a crow, can be found around Birch Bay, as pictured, or Birch Bay State Park or forested areas around Semiahmoo Drive. They eat mainly carpenter ants or … more

Local Birding: The pileated woodpecker

The pileated woodpecker, about the size of a crow, can be found around Birch Bay, as pictured, or Birch Bay State Park or forested areas around Semiahmoo Drive. They eat mainly carpenter ants or … more

In the Garden: Caring for your garden in March

March can be a busy time in the garden, but it’s mostly a happy productive time. The first thing for north Whatcom County gardeners will be to take stock of their gardens. We experienced … more

Op-Ed: Erosion to state’s Public Records Act is at a tipping point, must be reversed

The people have a right to know. That was the idea in 1972 when a citizens’ Coalition for Open Government in Washington state successfully worked for the passage of Initiative 276, a … more
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