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Church News – August

The past few Sundays, we have focused on parables of Jesus. Parables were a teaching tool, simple stories that expressed surprising truths about how the “kingdom of heaven” manifests and … more

Sheriff's Reports – August

July 29: Audible alarm on Johnson Road. July 28: Suspicious person on Gulf Road. July 27: Missing person cold call on Mill Road. July 24.: Assist citizen on Mill Road. July 21: Security … more

Crossings – May and April 2020

Traffic into Point Roberts for May 2020 (2019 figures following): Passenger vehicles – 9,982 (232,319); Commercial vehicles – 187 (1,088). Traffic into Point Roberts for April 2020 … more

Library quick picks – August

  Bestsellers:   From the … more

New York Times features Blaine in pandemic story

The New York Times featured Blaine in a July 18 story about the border closure’s effects on the town, titled “This Border Town Was on the Rise. Then the Pandemic Hit,” written by … more

Border closure extended until late August

According to Canadian news reports, non-essential travel between the U.S. and Canada is expected to remain blocked until at least August 21, as Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the U.S. Neither … more

County employees must take 32 hours unpaid time off, health department included

Whatcom County employees will be required to take unpaid time off within the next two months to reduce costs during the economic downturn caused by Covid-19. County council passed a resolution on … more

Countywide partnership launches grant program for businesses

Applications will be accepted beginning this week for a competitive grant program called Whatcom ReStart – designed to support businesses and nonprofits throughout Whatcom County that have been … more

SBA releases data on Payroll Protection Program recipients

In response to Freedom of Information Act requests, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has released information on loans made through the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) that was … more

Despite Canadian closure, cross-border meet-ups continue at Peace Arch Park

While the U.S./Canada border remains closed, Peace Arch Park has been a meeting point for many families and couples separated by the border. B.C. officials closed the Canadian side of the park on … more

State launches hotline to help with stress and anxiety

Washington state launched a support program and phone line called Washington Listens to help people manage stress and anxiety related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The support line number is … more

Hospital district issues Request for Proposal

As expected, the Point Roberts Hospital District issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to operate a general practice medical clinic on July 1. It was reported in the July issue of the All Point … more

Virus cases increasing locally

The number of new confirmed cases of Covid-19 is increasing in Whatcom County and health officials have investigated 20 outbreaks since the beginning of June, health department director Erika … more

Parks board to re-start kayak program

Following a years’ long lapse in the Point Roberts parks district’s kayak program, it appears 2020 will be the blessed year for those who want to get back onto the waters surrounding the … more

The Importance of Masks: Small actions with big results

Did you know that a family of mice can multiply to over 100,000 mice in a single year? Now: Imagine if the first two mice never met. That’s a difference of 99,998 mice. Covid-19 can work … more

A border runs through it...

Hospital district votes to consider new operator

The Point Roberts hospital district board of commissioners have voted against automatically renewing SuperTrack’s contract to operate the local clinic on Benson Road. The board took action at a … more

Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

Gabriel Joseph Almeida Botelho  Gabriel’s parents are Joseph and Dina Botelho. • Honors: Vancouver College President’s Honour Society for average of 90 percent or higher … more

Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars

Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars has awarded $1,200 to each of the 2020 scholarship recipients listed below. The award represents the Point Roberts community’s commitment to helping … more

Border closure looks certain to extend past July

The Canadian government continues to dash hopes that the U.S./Canada border will open any time in the foreseeable future. During a media briefing June 22, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau … more
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