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September 20, 7:31 a.m.: Watchfor on Simundson Drive.
September 20, 12:30 p.m.: Security
check cold call on Greenwood
Drive.
September 19, 10:45 a.m.: Serve
papers on Edwards …
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9/25/20 03:56 PM
Supposedly, Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a story in just six words. His response?
“For sale: Baby shoes. Never worn.” It turns out that Hemingway’s role has …
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9/23/20 05:21 PM
Senate bill to aid Point Roberts filed
U.S. Senator Patty Murray along with her two counterparts from Minnesota, senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, has introduced legislation that would …
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By Pat Grubb |
9/17/20 07:12 PM
A countywide program is distributing more than $2.5 million in federal funds to support local businesses impacted by Covid-19. The Whatcom ReStart grants, funded by federal CARES Act dollars, will …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
9/17/20 05:50 PM
Banner Bank has informed local customers that it will be closing its Point Roberts branch and consolidating its operations with its Blaine branch shortly before Christmas. The branch is located …
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By Pat Grubb |
9/17/20 05:46 PM
The coronavirus pandemic has canceled events large and small this summer, from the Tokyo Olympics to family reunions. Some may have thought this year’s wedding season was canceled too, …
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By Ian Haupt and Kyra Planetz |
9/16/20 07:19 PM
There’s a new law I want to tell you about (or, more accurately, a change to a current law), but before I do, I’m asking you to have an open mind. And be patient; to give this change of …
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By Doug Dahl |
9/16/20 05:48 PM
A survey done by Western Washington University’s Border Policy Research Institute provides concrete proof that the border closure has dramatically affected businesses in Point Roberts. A report …
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By Pat Grubb |
9/10/20 06:29 PM
New state and federal amendments allowing flexibility for food service and transportation funding are coming as the Blaine school district plans to open its doors to a small cohort of students before …
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By Grace McCarthy |
9/9/20 07:48 PM
Scientists trapped 33 European green crabs last week, 28 of which were in the mouth of Dakota Creek – one of the highest week’s capture since trapping for the invasive species began in …
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By Grace McCarthy |
9/9/20 06:47 PM
For the time being, at least, it appears the Government of Canada is standing firm on its one-size-fits-all approach to border security. In a series of inquiries dating back to the beginning of …
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By Pat Grubb |
9/3/20 07:01 PM
Responding to unexpected demand, the Port of Bellingham is increasing the frequency of emergency ferry service from Point Roberts to the mainland to days a week, effective September 8. The ferry will …
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By Pat Grubb |
9/3/20 06:59 PM
Asian giant hornet sightings continue in Birch Bay as workers start appearing for the fall. The two most recent sightings occurred August 18 and 19, bringing the total count of confirmed hornet …
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By Grace McCarthy |
9/2/20 08:13 PM
The Blaine school district’s Family Service Center (FSC) has been serving the community since 1997, and though its employees are working remotely during the pandemic, the FSC is still available …
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By Kyra Planetz |
9/2/20 06:36 PM
U.S. representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Collin Peterson (MN-07), her counterpart from Minnesota, have joined forces to ask the Canadian government to provide more flexibility and clarity for …
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By Pat Grubb |
9/2/20 04:05 PM
In a 2-1 decision, Point Roberts hospital district commissioners voted to award the service provider contract to the current operator, Bellingham’s SuperTrack Urgent Care clinic. Commissioners …
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By Pat Grubb |
8/28/20 04:02 PM
(Ed. Note: This article was previously published online and has been updated with further developments.)
Governor Jay Inslee is the latest to ask that federal border officials from the United …
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By Pat Grubb |
8/28/20 04:00 PM
(Ed. Note: This article includes information previously published online in an August 20 All Point Bulletin article.)
A temporary ferry service operating out of Point Roberts began Tuesday, …
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By Pat Grubb and Grace McCarthy |
8/28/20 03:59 PM
