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PRCAC code review sent back to square one

Whatcom County senior planner Cliff Strong, r., met with the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee July 18 to consider the committee’s proposed changes to the Point’s zoning … more

Burn ban in effect, so watch those cigs

By Meg Olson Hot summer weather means increased fire danger and the county fire marshal has imposed a ban on outdoor burning. “Wildland fires are becoming a bigger concern during … more

Celebrating America – July 4 photos

Photos by Jeff Ferguson, Judson Meraw, Pat Grubb and Louise Mugar. more

Majority of roads to be asphalticly emulsified this summer

By Pat Grubb Beginning next month, residents and visitors can expect traffic control delays, lower speed limits and loose rocks on roadways as the county road department applies what … more

Planning on fishing in Canada but returning to the U.S.?

By Pat Grubb Washington anglers who plan to fish for salmon in Canadian waters and return in their boats with their catch to Washington are required to notify the Washington Department of … more

Bid approved for high school stadium

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district board of directors voted unanimously to accept Bellingham-based Dawson Construction’s $2.455 million construction bid for part of the high … more

PRCAC expresses its dismay about the county’s dock decision

By Pat Grubb The county’s decision not to fix and reinstall the dock at Lighthouse Marine Park has gotten a lot of people in Point Roberts upset. Among them, the members of the Point … more

County officials to speak tonight at voters meeting

The county executive is the featured speaker at the Point Roberts Registered Voters Association’s meeting tonight at the Gulf Road community center at 6 p.m. Besides Jack Louws, parks director … more

Point Roberts Marina chosen to be site of the 2020 Race Week

From l., Theresa Coe, marina general manager; Schelleen Rathkopf, race event producer and owner; Sam and Danielle Chen, marina chief … more

Travel – Bhutan

By Joan Dickerson Bhutan ... the happiest place on earth. A land-locked country of less than a million people, Bhutan is bordered by India, Tibet and China. To the north, the southern … more

Speak your piece or forever hold your peace

By Meg Olson The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) is asking community members to come up with a list of what is wrong, and what is right, about local zoning. “We … more

Roberts Bank expansion subject of public hearings

By Meg Olson The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) review panel conducting the environmental assessment for the proposed expansion of the Roberts Bank container terminal has … more

Piece by piece: A guest editorial

By Mark Robbins Point Roberts is a wonderful, unique place to call home, but in some respects it is struggling. The border and seasonality of good weather are challenges to an economy that … more

Letters to the Editor – April, 2019

The Editor: Just a few reminders about the new library from an old librarian: The Library Express allows pick-up of requested items from 6 a.m to 11 p.m daily. Simply scan your … more

McClendon to run for county council

By Jami Makan Whatcom County planning commissioner and small business owner Natalie McClendon has announced a run for the open “coastal” district seat on Whatcom County … more

Around the Point – April

New Sheriff on the Point James Allen has taken over as one of the two resident Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies serving Point Roberts. A Whatcom County native, Allen grew up … more

Families and Circle of Care working together to keep seniors in their homes

By Annelle Norman Most everyone reading this article will eventually be in one of two situations: either as an aging senior in need of some assistance or the adult child of an aging senior … more

Church News – April, 2019

By Gina Gaudet The old testament reading for the third Sunday in Lent, which lands this year on March 24, includes these words from the prophet Isaiah: “For my thoughts are not your … more

Library Picks – April, 2019

By Kris Lomedico Bestsellers: The Never Game ................... Jeffery Deaver Light from Other Stars ......... E. Swyler The Island ............................ … more

Senior's Point – April

Wednesdays & Fridays Games, snooker & more! Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 3: Chili stuffed baked potato, cheese and sour cream, broccoli Normandy and pineapple … more
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