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Registration opens for CAP Thanksgiving Baskets

Registration opens on Friday, October 17 for the Community Assistance Program (CAP) ready-to-cook Thanksgiving meal baskets. CAP will hand out 220 boxes to families with limited financial … more

Whatcom County Council increases oversight in tort and damage claims

Whatcom County Council recently approved county code amendments on tort and damage claims in an effort to close a legal loophole that kept the legislative body from knowing about a $225,000 sexual … more

Blaine volleyball, girls soccer bounce back with wins over Mt. Baker

Last week was a tough one for Borderites sports overall, with all of football, girls soccer and volleyball being shut out prior to returning to school on Monday morning. But momentum seems to be … more

New online learning program offered to Point Roberts students

Point Roberts Primary School, which offers in-person education only through second grade, will now offer a new program that lets local children continue their schooling in the community through … more

“A song” by Julie Hanft

Our love story takes on a new form, No longer bound by Earth’s time, Still part of the same life and rhythm. The memory of our touch remains our constant companion, Playing … more

Whatcom County Council considers closing loophole on legal payouts

Whatcom County Council introduced an amendment during its most recent regular meeting that would close a loophole that kept the government body from knowing about a $225,000 payout to settle a sexual … more

Granite Falls beats Blaine football at homecoming, volleyball wins at home

Blaine sports had another busy week, with many games played on the road. In the few home games the Borderites did play, volleyball was able to defend its court in a gusty, 3-2 win over Sedro-Woolley, … more

Burn ban lifts in unincorporated Whatcom County

The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office has announced it will lift the stage 2 burn ban in unincorporated Whatcom County at midnight Saturday, October 4. The end of the summer restrictions … more

Borderite Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees announced

A flurry of legendary Blaine High School athletes, teams, coaches and supporters will be inducted into the Borderite Hall of Fame Class of 2025 at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 11 in the Performing Arts … more

Gale Warning issued for Tuesday, September 30

Boaters should take preemptive measures to secure vessels in marinas this evening, in anticipation of a Gale Warning that goes into effect Tuesday, September 30. The National Weather Service has … more

Sheriff's Report: October issue

September 2, 6:49 a.m.: Noise on Pelican Place. September 3, 9:17 a.m.: Alarm audible on Churchill Drive. September 3, 2:49 p.m.: Trespass on Gulf Road. September 3, 4:04 p.m.: … more

Point by the numbers: October issue

Fire incidents for August 2025 Total calls 56: EMS calls 23, resulting in the following transports: Airlift Northwest 6, Saint Joseph Hospital 3, North Whatcom Fire Rescue 1; fire classification … more

New cell tower

Around the Point: October

Former water district manager Dan Bourks has agreed to fill the water commissioner seat left vacant by the recent death of Arthur Reber. The appointment will last for the remainder of 2025. … more

Border Monument #0

Most visitors and local residents to Point Roberts believe that the obelisk at Monument Park marks the first location for the border between Canada and the USA. This obelisk was erected in 1861. … more

School district offers Home Connection to the Point

Point Roberts Primary School, which offers in-person education only through second grade, will now offer a new program that lets local children continue their schooling in the community through … more

Sunrise, sunset

The annual Apple Harvest Festival returns October 3

The Apple Harvest Festival returns for its eighth year Friday through Sunday, October 3 through 5, celebrating community and tradition while supporting the nonprofit Circle of Care. All events … more

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