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Point by the numbers

Point Roberts clinic numbers for October 2022 (2021 figures following) Total 197 (139); office visit 81(87); labs 21(21); PT/INR 8(11); telemedicine visit 13(14); Physical exams 7(0); skin clinic … more

Ray Smith wants to pay it forward

After many years of running the food bank, Henry Rosenthal decided to pass the torch on to Ray Smith last April. Henry, who celebrates his 89th birthday at the end of November, has left pretty big … more

Puh-leez! Enough with the junk!

The Point Roberts parks district would like to remind well-meaning donors that the community center is not a “catch-all” donation drop-off center for those wanting to reduce clutter at … more

Free and fun things to do on the Point

Looking for new and fun experiences? Free on the Point might just be what you are looking for as winter approaches. The Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) wanted to do something to bring … more

Around The Point

The Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce is inviting chamber members and those businesses that would like to join to their annual general meeting on Wednesday, December 7. The guest speaker this year is … more

School district seeking new director

Blaine school board is asking residents, who live in district 1 and are interested filling the district’s vacant seat, to send in a letter of interest. At last month’s board meeting, … more

Nielson’s World’s Largest Christmas stocking

Last year’s winner of Nielson’s World’s Largest Christmas stocking was Jessica Richardson. more

New method to provide broadband?

Those droopy cable wires seen all over the Point might soon start looking a little more perky. Point Roberts assets of the former Delta Cablevision have been sold to RMI Communications (RMIC), a … more

Most Blaine school staff satisfied with job and workplace, new survey shows

Blaine educators were feeling ready for this school year. At a time when national polls show teachers are less satisfied than they have been in decades, most Blaine school district staff are … more

The gift of giving

Think of how lovely it is to receive a gift. Now think about how it makes you feel to give to someone else, as you see what joy it brings, or as you imagine what a gift could do for a person or … more

Library quick picks – December

Bestsellers: Going Rogue Janet Evanovich Livid Patricia Cornwell Hell Bent Leigh Bardugo Stella Maris Cormac McCarthy Movies: One Moment Danny Aiello Kim’s Convenience All … more

Obituary – Darin Jay Attrill

Darin Jay Attrill Nov. 26, 1961 – Nov. 1, 2022 Dearly loved husband of Barbie Dutcher passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer.  Darin grew up in Chilliwack, B.C. … more

2022 Election Results

Election counts are Whatcom County only.   more

Windstorm on November 4

The first windstorm of the season that began on November 4 tore off branches, blew down trees and cut power to large swathes of Point Roberts. People coming across the border to buy gas and tickets … more

School surveys show teacher outlook on district

Blaine educators were feeling ready for this school year. At a time when national polls show teachers are less satisfied than they have been in decades, most Blaine school district staff are … more

New county parks director does a ‘meet & greet’ in Point Roberts

Around 60 people showed up yesterday to meet the newly appointed county parks director, Bennett Knox, at the Gulf Road community center. Knox was accompanied by county executive Satpal Sidhu … more

Halloween Trunk or Treat

A Halloween route on Mill, Burns and Washington inspired many residents to create scary displays and offer sweet treats to local trick or treaters ... more

Over 46,230 ballots cast ahead of November 8

November 2022 election ballots need to be turned in by 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 8. As of November 1, the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office has received 46,230 ballots. North Whatcom County ballot … more

U.S. District Court dismisses Whatcom County election fraud lawsuit

A U.S. District Court in Seattle recently dismissed a lawsuit alleging Whatcom County government committed fraud in the November 2020 election. This was one of eight nearly identical lawsuits a … more

Don’t worry, be happy

Did your property assessment take a big jump for 2023? Are you worried that your property taxes will go up a similar amount? Don’t worry, be happy. Increases in property assessments and … more
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