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The Blaine school district is looking for alumni to play at band director Bob Gray’s final Blaine High School band concert to celebrate his retirement.
The concert is 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 …
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4/5/23 07:33 PM
Jacqueline Enid MacKenzie
November 10, 1933 – Feb. 26, 2023
Jacqueline (Jackie) MacKenzie passed away peacefully February 26, 2023 after a battle with dementia. She was predeceased by her …
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3/31/23 12:08 AM
A client expressed frustration with a new clinic policy during the hospital district’s regular monthly board meeting on March 8. Local resident Judy Ross needed a blood draw to renew a …
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By Erin Kelly |
3/31/23 12:08 AM
European settlement of Point Roberts dates to the mid-19th century, but it was the arrival of a specific ethnic group, Icelanders, who propelled the population growth and development of Point …
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By Mark Swenson |
3/31/23 12:08 AM
In January, PointNet LLC partnered with the Public Utilities District #1 (PUD) to apply for a Washington State Broadband Office (WSBO) grant to provide high-speed internet access to all underserved …
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By Erin Kelly |
3/31/23 12:08 AM
April is a busy month for Circle of Care. We are pleased to announce this year’s annual general meeting (AGM) will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, at the Benson Road fire hall. …
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By Galen Wood |
3/31/23 12:08 AM
While Alaska might be more than 1,000 miles away, Washington shares a lot more with the 49th state than most people realize.
This is especially true in the fishing industry where the relationship …
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By Pete Granger and Norman Pillen |
3/31/23 12:08 AM
Whatcom County executive Satpal Sidhu appointed Elizabeth Kosa, former assistant director of the public works department, as the new director on March 14. Whatcom County Council is expected to …
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By Grace McCarthy |
3/31/23 12:08 AM
The manner by which the Point Roberts Parks and Recreation District commissioners have been approving expenditures came under fire at their recent monthly meeting on March 13. Local resident Allison …
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By Erin Kelly |
3/31/23 12:08 AM
Canadian and U.S. government officials announced March 20 that NEXUS enrollment centers will reopen at eight Canadian airports within the next month.
The announcement from the Canada Border …
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By Grace McCarthy |
3/31/23 12:08 AM
Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo announced he would not seek a sixth term in November and plans to retire after 20 years as sheriff.
Elfo said in a March 20 statement it has been an honor to serve …
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By Ian Haupt |
3/31/23 12:08 AM
Managers of the Whatcom Council on Aging (COG), the organization responsible for the seniors’ lunch program in Point Roberts and elsewhere, must have felt like they had been to hell and back …
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By Pat Grubb |
3/31/23 12:08 AM
Traffic into Point Roberts February 2023, with figures for 2022 following:
Personal vehicles 43,779 (22,737); personal passengers 57,259 (29,563); pedestrians 431 (269); commercial 409 (209).
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3/31/23 12:06 AM
Bestsellers:
Dead Fail ................................ Brad Thor
The White Lady ...................... Jaqueline Winspear
My Father’s House ................. Joseph …
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By Kris Lomedico |
3/31/23 12:06 AM
The Astronomy of Easter
As this will be read before Easter, I thought it would be interesting to look at the history of the most changeable holiday of the year. Anyone who has raised children …
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by Gina Gaudet |
3/31/23 12:06 AM
The Editor:
We would like to thank our community for their diligence throughout the pandemic and their thoughts and care of their neighbors and friends. The last Covid testing at the fire hall …
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3/31/23 12:06 AM
A spate of fires struck homes in Point Roberts in February and March. This mobile house on Benson Road was totally engulfed by the time the firefighters arrived and left the family homeless. Over 20 …
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3/31/23 12:04 AM
Point Roberts resident Sean Heppner was named the Rize Laboratory Pitcher of the Week. A sophomore playing for the University of British Columbia’s ThunderBirds, Heppner completed a …
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3/31/23 12:04 AM
A rock painting session at the community center on March 18 allowed participants to express their creativity using paint, brush and rock.
Photo by Erin Kelly
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3/31/23 12:04 AM
Doreen (Dot) Coen turned 100 on March 20, 2023. She has been a part-time resident in her Park Lane cabin for over 60 years. She has many happy memories of her friends and family at the cottage and …
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3/31/23 12:04 AM
