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Burn ban still on

Despite recent rain, restrictions on all open burning will continue until further notice. According to Point Roberts fire chief Christopher Carleton, fuel moisture levels are low and danger of fire … more

Bobby Briscoe, Joan Lotze pull ahead in primaries

Bobby Briscoe will face off against Ferndale mayor Gary Jensen in the race for Port of Bellingham commissioner. As of 8 p.m. on August 4, Briscoe, a Blaine resident and fisherman for … more

Red tide toxins shut down crabbing on Pacific Ocean coast

A large ribbon of red tide algae stretching from California to Alaska is prematurely ending crabbing season in some parts of the Pacific Ocean coast of Washington. Marine area 7 north, which … more

Correction: August 2015

The Point Roberts Taxpayers Association will meet for a combined August/September meeting at 7 p.m. on August 17. The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District will meet at 7 p.m. on August 10. more

Can’t swim but sure can fish...

This great blue heron appears to stand watch as a lifeguard at Freeman Beach. Photo by Cath Sparling more

Dock failure leads to closure

By Meg Olson One month after the long-awaited dock went in at Lighthouse Marine Park, it has been closed due to structural damage and there is no timeline to reopen it. Rod … more

Get set for a rousing Arts and Music festival

By Meg Olson The Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival is ready to celebrate 20 years with a packed lineup of performers and a boardwalk busy with vendors. “This year we are doing … more

Congresswoman DelBene to commend lifesavers

By Meg Olson An upcoming visit to Point Roberts by congresswoman Suzan DelBene will include a commendation ceremony at the Benson Road fire station honoring the individuals and … more

County officials discuss code enforcement on the Point

By Meg Olson The deck at Brewster’s Fine Foods was packed with property owners for the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association annual general meeting. Mark Personius, assistant … more

Ron Clark joins water commission

Ron Clark, second from right, took his seat as water commissioner at the July 14 meeting of the Point Roberts Water District. Appointed at a special meeting on June 11 to fill the vacancy … more

DelBene to hold town hall meet

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene is headed to Point Roberts to check in with the community and recognize the coordinated efforts of local agencies that saved a life. “The congresswoman wants to … more

Get the big picture about the people who keep us healthy

By Meg Olson The Whatcom County Fire District 5 open house will be about a lot more than the fire department. Collaborating with the Point Roberts Clinic and other agencies involved in … more

Around the Point, August 2015

Following a successful inaugural Full Moon Boom drum circle in May, organizers are promoting two more this summer. The May 3 drum circle at Caffe Capanna brought together 25 participants, … more

Close encounters of the bird kind

This barred owl was spotted off the Cedar Point – Lily Point trail on Monday, July 27. More commonly found on the east coast, barred owls have been moving steadily west in recent … more

A light at the end of the Point?

By Meg Olson Whatcom County Parks and Recreation staff have outlined the steps necessary for the Lighthouse Marine Park lighthouse project to move forward. Director Michael McFarlane … more

Welcome Marionettes return to Point Roberts

The Welcome Marionettes are returning to Point Roberts with a new production. In 2013 the group performed “The Wizard of Oz” at the Point Roberts Library and will return there to … more

Find small business resources for the Point

WWU’s Small Business Development Center business advisor Debra Lee attended the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce meeting on July 28 to discuss the resources available for local … more

Point Roberts resident takes third in Ironman competition

Longtime summer resident Sebastian Munro, c., in his first Ironman competition, placed third in the 18-24 division in the Whistler Ironman held July 24. Munro finished with a time of 10 … more

Point Roberts Fourth of July 2015

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Cross Border Property Maintenance

Former Point Roberts residents Peter van der Velden and Patty Bossort offer their many years of experience and expertise in maintenance and support management in a new business venture … more
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