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Fire chief calls on Trump and Trudeau to intervene

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70 years and going strong!

On August 23, 1950, long-time Point Roberts residents Ernie and Lola Loreen began their life together. Seventy years of marriage is a remarkable milestone, but remarkable is nothing new for this … more

Colton Foundation to the rescue of local groups

The Helen and Jose Colton Foundation has awarded another $55,000 in grant funding to Point Roberts organizations. “We are continuing to support this community,” said foundation … more

North to Alaska? Keep moving.

Agencies from both sides of the border are reminding boaters that the border is closed to non-essential travel on the water, as well as on land. “It is unfortunate that boaters breaking the … more

Southlands to open in September

Right cross the border in Tsawwassen, the Southlands development is scheduled to open in September. “We’ve made tremendous progress,” said Century Group president Sean Hodgins in … more

County to consider changes in local zoning regulations

Whatcom County Council has agreed to consider revisions to the Point Roberts Special District and subarea plan (WCC 20.72) being undertaken by the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC). … more

Boats still heading north

Since the U.S. and Canadian governments announced the closure of the border to non-essential travel Canadian boatowners have been pulling their boats out of the Point Roberts Marina. The … more

Blaine school district plans for hybrid schedule for fall

The Blaine school district officially announced it would start the 2020-21 school year with a hybrid plan that splits students into two groups that switch between in-person and remote classes on a … more

Leave those seal pups alone!

Seal pupping season is here and the Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network (WMMSN) wants everyone to remember that 100 yards away is the law. Harbor seals in our area have one pup a year in the … more

A short conversation...

... between Whatcom County director of public works Jon Hutchings and the APB:   “People are wondering whether the public works department is re-naming roads in Point Roberts. … more

Burn ban now on

The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office enacted restrictions on open burning that started July 27. All land clearing and yard debris burning must be discontinued and all issued burn permits … more

4th of July Covid-19-style

Deadline for clinic proposals here

The deadline to submit operating proposals for the local health clinic expires at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 31. The deadline was set after the Point Roberts Hospital District issued a Request for … more

Kayak or Pickleball? Your choice.

While the parks district isn’t offering the kids camp this year due to Covid-19, they’re still not sitting on the swings doing nothing. Whatcom County Council will vote on an … more

Around the Point: Taxpayers association works with DelBene office; fire chief contract extended

The local taxpayers’ association is working with the office of congresswoman Suzan DelBene to have an outdoor town hall meeting “if and when Whatcom County goes into phase 3,” said … more

Coming Up – August

Covid-19 testing: The fire department will offer Covid-19 testing Saturday, August 1 from 10 a.m. to noon at the fire hall. Email your legal name, address, phone number and birth date to Chief … more

Letters to the Editor – August

The Editor: The debate over wearing masks must end. It is a matter of life and death. If you don’t like wearing a mask, you’re going to hate wearing a ventilator. Governor Inslee … more

How to prepare for aging

“Getting old is not for sissies!” Truer words were never spoken. Some of us are blessed, whether by strong genes, healthy lifestyles or, perhaps, some combination of the two, and we … more
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