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The August 2 primary election is turning out to be a hot election in Whatcom County. About 30 percent of the 155,458 registered county voters had turned in their ballots as of 8 p.m. Election Day. …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/3/22 07:26 PM
Scientists are now asking the public to refer to the world’s largest hornets as “northern giant …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/2/22 02:35 PM
Point Roberts Volunteer Appreciation day was held on June 25 at the Fire Hall parking lot. The event was created to recognize and show appreciation to all the volunteers who make Point Roberts a …
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7/29/22 01:04 AM
Looking for a NEXUS interview appointment? It might be easier to find a Sasquatch in the woods behind Baker Field.
Thirteen NEXUS enrollment centers in Canada remain closed even though the …
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By Pat Grubb |
7/29/22 01:00 AM
The Blaine school board adopted a budget for the 2022-23 school year during its July 25 regular meeting that included a budget forecast for the district’s expenditures exceeding its revenues to …
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By Ian Haupt |
7/29/22 12:59 AM
Canadian Consul General Mia Yen, third from left, toured the Point July 12. “I held a series of cordial listening sessions with representatives from the Point Roberts Community Advisory …
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7/29/22 12:58 AM
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) promoted Harmit Gill to serve as the Blaine area port director at the end of March. The Northern Light sat down with Gill to discuss what he hopes to …
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By Grace McCarthy |
7/29/22 12:56 AM
Traffic into Point Roberts May and June 2022, with figures for 2021 following.
May: Personal vehicles – 49,943 (6,328); pedestrians – 736 (35); commercial – 410 (99).
June: …
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7/29/22 12:56 AM
Did you know that Point Roberts was named after Robert Gray, “an American explorer who was the first to sail up the Columbia River to its mouth?” Did you enjoy driving from Tsawwassen to …
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By Pat Grubb |
7/29/22 12:54 AM
Mandatory random testing of international air travelers landing in Canada resumed July 19 for travelers who are fully vaccinated. The Public Health Agency Canada had paused the tests in June after …
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By Pat Grubb |
7/29/22 12:54 AM
The Point Roberts fire district will continue classes to teach CPR on Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 28 at 1 p.m. at the Benson Road firehall. Email chief@wcfd5.com if interested. Photo …
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7/29/22 12:53 AM
Up the beach from Lily Point, there is a large boiler which has been rusting away for over 130 years. Contrary to popular belief, the big boiler is not a remnant of the cannery at Lily Point. Indeed, …
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By MArk Swenson |
7/29/22 12:51 AM
July’s hot weather got everyone out to the beach. The Maple Beach Bike Parade brought out around 50 young cyclists on July 23. Sweet Water Ice Cream truck was on hand to help everyone cool off. …
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7/29/22 12:49 AM
Kay (Agnes) Kovanen
September 16, 1928 – May 7, 2022
Agnes L. (McDowell) Kovanen passed away peacefully on July 7, 2022 at the age of 93 in Point Roberts, Washington. Known as Kay, she …
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7/29/22 12:44 AM
Judith (Moira) Mann
January 27, 1936 – June 15, 2022
It’s shared with great sadness that Judith (Moira) Mann, passed away in her sleep on June 15.Judith had recently suffered a …
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7/29/22 12:43 AM
Nancy Wilson
May 8, 1960 – July 6, 2022
Nancy Wilson, long-time Point Roberts summer visitor, passed away peacefully in her home in West Vancouver; she was 63. Nancy had a bright spirit …
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7/29/22 12:42 AM
Fire Incidents for June 2022
Total calls (39); EMS calls (15), resulting in the following transports: Saint Joseph Hospital (2), Airlift Northwest (4), County Medic (2); Fire classification (6) …
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7/29/22 12:39 AM
Attendees of the Point Roberts Park & Recreation District’s summer kids camp got to experience several field trips in addition to activities around the Point. Trips were made to the Greater …
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7/29/22 12:38 AM
A few weeks ago, I spoke with a friend’s granddaughter, a youth leader in her church. She was starting to process big questions about what she reads in the bible and was unsure where to turn. I …
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By Gina Gaudet |
7/29/22 12:35 AM
Lisa Brown, director of Washington state department of commerce, was the featured speaker at the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association’s annual general meeting on July 21. Among other issues, …
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7/29/22 12:34 AM
