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Point Roberts' first Christmas lights contest

Get your twinkle on for Point Roberts’ first Christmas lights contest. Entrants will be featured on a map, creating a self-guided tour of displays for the community to enjoy. On December 20, … more

Sheriff's Report – December 2020

November 1, 9:25 a.m.: Welfare check on Johnson and Mill roads. November 1, 10:36 a.m.: Assist agency cold call on Victoria Way. November 1, 1:03 p.m.: Serve papers on South Beach … more

Coming Up – December 2020

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, December 1. TBD. PR Circle of Care Annual Swag Fundraiser: Pre-order by Wednesday, December 2 at 5 p.m. and pick-up Friday, December 5 between 12-2 p.m. Call … more

Library quick picks – December 2020

Bestsellers: Washington Black Esi Edugyan The Cold Millions Jess Walter The Consequences of Fear Jacqueline Winspear Dark Sky C.J. Box   Movies: Amulet Carla Juri All … more

CBP leadership allegedly detained more Iranian travelers than thought, covered up actions

A joint press release from the Council on American Islamic Relations Washington (CAIR) and the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) released November 17 alleges that local CBP leadership not … more

Taxpayers elect new board members

The Point Roberts Taxpayers Association elected new members to its board during its annual general meeting, held October 31 by Zoom. Board positions will be determined at the association’s next … more

Blaine schools see decreased enrollment

The Blaine school district has seen a decrease of 75 full-time students enrolled since October 2019. This school year started with 2,076 full-time students in September and then dropped 12 … more

Scientists wrap up trapping season, catching 253 invasive green crab

Washington scientists finished the first full season of European green crab trapping, leaving mid-October after trapping 253 of the invasive crab in Drayton Harbor. “We knew there were quite … more

Covid-19 cases in Whatcom County by school district, November 9

As of November 9, Whatcom County has had a total of 1,737 confirmed cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic and 52 deaths, according to the Washington State Department of Health. One … more

Whatcom County Health Department guidelines for Covid-19 safe holidays

With the rate of new Covid-19 infections increasing in Whatcom County and the holiday season approaching, the Whatcom County Health Department released some new guidance for holiday gatherings in a … more

Proposed changes to curbside trash pickup ordinance coming before county council

Whatcom County Council will once again consider proposed changes in billing and service levels in an ordinance sponsored by Tyler Byrd, county council member representing the Foothills district. The … more

WCLS libraries are now open for browsing by appointment

The Blaine Library and other Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) buildings opened to the public on November 2 with limited hours and 25 percent capacity. At the Blaine branch, that means 10 patrons … more

Alicia Rule ahead in close 42nd district race

After initial election returns were posted on election night, Blaine councilwoman Alicia Rule, a Democrat, led incumbent Luanne Van Werven for the 42nd Legislative District Position 1 seat. She was … more

WUTC approves drop in curbside pickup rates

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) has approved a tariff revision that will result in a small drop in garbage rates in Point Roberts. The tariff revision comes … more

Point Roberts community asked to aid transplant effort

Point Roberts fire chief Christopher Carleton and his wife Pamela are asking for help from the community after she suffered from liver failure in late September. “We don’t know what … more

Revised service levels ordinance pushed back by Whatcom County Council

Introduction of an ordinance that would reduce bi-weekly curbside pickup by half in Point Roberts was pushed back until it can be considered by Whatcom County Council’s Public Works and Health … more

Letters to the Editor – November

The Editor: Your article on Race Week is surprisingly flawed and one-sided. Shame on your reporting. You made it sound like Race Week was a large company that was trying to bilk the marina out … more
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