Articles published Fri, Dec 1, 2000
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Letters to the Editor -- December 01, 2000
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Big hole puts wall replacement on hold
A project to fix a crumbling wall on Bayview Drive ended up leading to a crumbled road last week.
Where Santa goes in Point Roberts for that extra-special something
Once again, Point Roberts is keeping Christmas well, as the old saying goes. Only this year, the excitement and opportunities for gift purchasing...
INS auto seizures to drop dramatically
After six years of legal wrangling, 130,000 vehicle owners whose cars were seized at the border may be getting a second chance.
Crab season closed early
The state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) has closed local waters to all non-tribal crab harvesting until further notice.
Put out those fires right now!
The Northwest Clean Air Authority and the state department of ecology have issued a statewide ban on outdoor burning effective until further notice.
Consul gives succinct view of border issues
Billed as a fierce advocate of open borders, Canadian Consul General Roger Simmons certainly lives up to his reputation. Speaking at the Point Roberts ...
Lighthouse supporters incorporate
Supporters of a real lighthouse for Lighthouse Marine Park will have their first official meeting as the board of a newly created nonprofit society on ...
County agrees to help fund local EMS
Fire district #5 is poised to become the countys newest ambulance service, which could bring $36,000 dollars in funding to the Point.
Commissioners debate district role
Water district commissioners are split on how involved the district should be in a proposed plan to bring sewers to roughly half of the Point.
Sign up while you can!
Despite a recent change in St. Joseph Hospitals medical flight service, memberships in the services insurance program will be honored and can...
INS considers closing PACE
Local fears that Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) brass are hungrily eyeing the PACE program were fed last month by an email from INS assistant...