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The Point Roberts Public Hospital District (PRPHD) has had a good year. Usage of the Point Roberts SuperTrack Clinic has increased, and we welcomed a new provider, Dr. Kelly Evans, who joined Dr. …
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By Barb Wayland |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
Thank you, Point Roberts!
As one of Scholarship America’s national network of locally-based, volunteer-driven Dollars for Scholars chapters, our mission is to mobilize our community to …
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By Fern Peltier |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
AECOM Technical Services, Inc., was selected to lead construction on the Pacific Highway land port of entry expansion project, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced December 19 in …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
A 2021 change to B.C. auto liability law prevents U.S. drivers who get into an accident while driving in the province from making a claim against at-fault driver’s insurance, leaving …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
Residents and businesses will see an increase in their bi-monthly water bills from the Point Roberts water district in 2023. The base rate for residential use will go from $93.45 to $98.10, an …
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By Pat Grubb |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
Whatcom County Auditor’s Office finalized November 2022 election results on November 28. While the last ballots to be counted didn’t change much for the candidates, they did swing the …
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By Grace McCarthy |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
After winds blew down a tree across APA Road, local residents showed up with tools and machinery to re-open the road. Chamber president Brian Calder has been asking the county to create a small …
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12/23/22 12:15 PM
The first ever holiday night ride and tree lighting ceremony on December 5 was a big success with over 50 cyclists and others participating in the Point Roberts Taxpayer Association-sponsored …
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12/23/22 12:15 PM
Happy New Year to all! This is a January column but, being written before Christmas, hopefully, readers are still open to some Christmas reflections.
The Sunday sermon of December 18 looked at the …
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By Gina Gaudet |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
At the last Garden Club meeting, we had a lively discussion of sustainability in gardening. Generally, gardeners like to think of themselves as ecologically conscientious and contributing to the …
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By Rhiannon Allen |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
For over 25 years, Henry Rosenthal (aided by his wife and a handful of dedicated volunteers) was the Point Roberts Food Bank, known and loved by all. But as his health declined in the spring, Henry …
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By Holly Robinson |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
Circle of Care had a busy year in 2022. We negotiated a discount for Northwest Airlift insurance. We held Advance Directive workshops in person at the library and on Zoom. Circle of Care volunteers …
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By Galen Wood |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
Blaine school board extended Blaine school district superintendent Christopher Granger’s contract in a 3-0 vote during its November 28 regular meeting.
As specified in the action item, …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
Despite very high rates of respiratory illnesses in Whatcom County, there are still things people can do to reduce their risk of contracting disease, according to SuperTrack’s Dr. Sean …
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By Erin Kelly |
12/23/22 12:15 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church on APA Road sat still and quiet on Tuesday, December 20 following a heavy snowstorm that struck the Pacific Northwest. The community is invited to Christmas services on …
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12/23/22 12:15 PM
The application deadline for the Blaine school board’s vacant district 1 seat has been extended until 4 p.m. Thursday, December 29. The previous deadline was December 9.
School board …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/23/22 11:54 AM
After two years of only garden visits, 2022 saw the return of normal activities, starting cautiously on Zoom with a discussion of challenging weather and later closing the year with an in-person …
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By Rhiannon Allen |
12/23/22 11:36 AM
Sunrise, December 15, 2022, Seabright Farm.
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12/15/22 02:16 PM
Two Good Samaritans rescued a juvenile and adult who had overturned their kayak near Birch Bay State Park around mid-afternoon on December 10.
Whatcom County Fire District No. 7 fire chief …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/14/22 07:19 PM
