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Jog for a Jug 2017

Dozens of runners ran for glory and beer on June 19 in the annual Jog for a Jug race. Photo by Louise Mugar more

Friends of the Point Roberts Library July 2017

At the end of May, the Friends of the Point Roberts Library held its annual general meeting. For the past six years, that meeting has been dominated by the need to raise a lot of money for a new … more

Upcoming county elections...

In addition to Point Roberts races, local voters will be casting their ballots on some county and district seats this year. On January 1, sitting Whatcom County Council members were … more

Healing arts on the barge

As if therapeutic massage and traditional Chinese acupuncture weren’t healing to mind and body on their own, they are even more so with the sound of lapping waves and sparkles of … more

Fire district accepting applications to fill vacancy

Current fire commissioners are looking for eagerness and financial savvy in their choice of a replacement for recently resigned commissioner Stan … more

Veteran counselors to staff Kids Kamp

Alumnus and former counselor Brandon Dixon will take over as leader for the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District’s summer kids camp. “I did it as a kid and it’s a lot of … more

Chief postpones program

Fire chief Christopher Carleton has decided to postpone the implementation of a planned incident support team that would have allowed broader community participation in the fire department’s … more

Sheriff's Report July 2017

May 22, 9:28 a.m.: Hit and run cold call on Deer Lane. May 22, 12:45 p.m.: Assault simple on Marine Drive. May 22, 6:01 p.m.: Alarm audible on Tyee … more

No clams for you!

By Oliver Lazenby The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) in June closed all Whatcom County beaches north of Sandy Point including Point Roberts, Blaine and Birch Bay for … more

Seniors activities

With the recent nice weather, not only are the seniors playing billiards on Wednesday and Friday mornings, they’ve also got bocce ball contests too. more

Whidbey Telecom solicits art for annual cover contest

The annual Whidbey Telecom directory cover contest is open and all artists are invited to send in their interpretation of this year’s theme, “People enjoying outdoor … more

Plants stolen from post office

When Tammy McDonald came to check on the lavender field she has been planting and tending in front of the local post office this week, she found holes where plants had … more

Biotoxin levels close beaches to recreational shellfish harvest

By Oliver Lazenby The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) closed all Whatcom County beaches north of Sandy Point including Point Roberts, Blaine and Birch Bay for … more

Fire department to form citizen-based support team

Fire chief Christopher Carleton is inviting community members to an informational meeting about the Incident Support Team he plans to create to broaden community involvement in fire department … more

Park district soon to seek library bids

The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District is set to get rolling with the new library this summer, and the first step will be to put the project out to bid. The district expects … more

Point Roberts voters will help decide county and district seats

As well as Point Roberts races, local voters will be casting their ballots on some county and district seats this year. On January 1, sitting Whatcom County Council members were … more

Summer is coming...

Warm weather and warm water brought the young ones down to Maple Beach on May 22.          Photo by Pat Grubb more

Campobello Island and the Point are now sisters

By Meg Olson It’s official. Point Roberts and the rural community of Campobello Island, New Brunswick have been recognized by Sister Cities International as sister … more

Fire district looks to be November battleground

Despite a lot of openings on local elected boards and commissions the only contested races this November will be at the local fire district. Judson Meraw has filed to run against … more

Cottages at Seabright Farm under construction

Construction is in full-swing at the Cottages at Seabright Farm. Apart from new homes, work on the community swimming pool has begun. Photo by Louise Mugar more
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