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50th Anniversary of the Point Roberts Community Center

On March 27, former parks board chair Bennett Blaustein described to a full house how the community and senior center came into existence 50 years ago. more

World Down Syndrome Day

Local residents Mia and Emme McSkimmings gave a presentation at the Point Roberts Primary school on March 18th for World Down Syndrome Day. Primary students “Rocked their Socks” on March … more

Welcome Home!

A brand-spanking new AWD hybrid Toyota Sienna has been purchased by the fire district for its new Welcome Home program. The van will be used to drive residents to and from mainland Whatcom County for … more

Carl Julius' Shed

 A photo of Carl Julius’ shed next to Lighthouse Marine Park was incorrectly described as a barn in last month’s All Point Bulletin. It was built by Julius in 1947 after he purchased … more

Spring has sprung!

Gardeners – here’s your chance to get some fresh starts for your flower and vegetable gardens. Darlene Gibbs of Ladybug Nursery has been putting in the hours so you don’t have … more

Going door-to-door for solar power

 Local resident Shauna Sylvester and parks district chair Stephen Falk spent the month of March giving presentations to local groups and taxing districts asking for them to support a solar grant … more

WTA, Circle of Care team up on van service

The Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) and Point Roberts non-profit Circle of Care have teamed up to provide two round trips to Bellingham and two to Blaine per week on a one-year trial basis. … more

Board votes 2-1 to hear proposal

A request from Dr. John Anwar, a relative newcomer to Point Roberts, to make a proposal to be the Point Roberts Clinic’s medical provider has some community members concerned that it is a backdoor … more

Around the Point - April

Tai Chi sessions are now being held two days a week on Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at the community center. The one-hour classes are led by Shirley Cannon. Stretch and strengthen all your … more

Possible gas tax uses for Point Roberts to expand?

A bill that would expand the possible uses of the local 1¢/gallon gas tax is sitting on Governor Jay Inslee’s desk awaiting his signature as of March 27. The Senate bill was sponsored (in part) by … more

School board swears in new members as budget cuts loom on the horizon

The Blaine school board swore in new members Ryan Swinburnson and Steve Galbraith to begin its March 25 meeting, in front of a packed crowd in the district boardroom. The two new members, who … more

Circle of Care is on the move!

Please plan to attend the Circle of Care annual general meeting on April 28 at 2 p.m. at the fire hall. Come and hear exciting announcements about developments in our collaboration with local, … more

Multiple bills head to governor’s desk

A number of bills from 42nd Legislative District state representatives Joe Timmons and senator Sharon Shewmake passed both chambers of the state legislature, and now have either been signed by … more

CERT training

The fire district is looking at conducting a FEMA CERT training starting the last week of April. The schedule will potentially be Wednesday, April 24 from 6–9 p.m., Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. … more

A quick $50?

WWU’s Border Policy Research Institute, in conjunction with Simon Fraser University, is conducting a research project to capture the impacts of border restrictions during the pandemic. Researchers … more

Outdoor dining

One way to enjoy warmer weather is dining al fresco as seen here at Saltwater Cafe. Other options include The Reef Tavern and Restaurant and the soon to reopen restaurant at the marina. more

Obituary: Barry Lynka

Barry Lynka (1964–2024) In loving memory. It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Barry Lynka. He is survived by his wife Dina (née Boykiw), daughter Saffron, … more

Blaine school district planning another round of teacher, staff cuts

The Blaine School Board swore in new members Ryan Swinburnson and Steve Galbraith to begin its March 25 meeting, in front of a packed crowd in the district boardroom. The two new members, who … more

Baseball cools off, girls golf strong showing at Semiahmoo

Girls Golf Blaine girls golf hosted its lone home meet of the season at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club on March 25, with a trio of golfers shooting under 60 on the nine-hole course, all placing … more

Road Rules: What cars should new drivers have?

Question: In front of my building I saw a shiny Cadillac Escalade, that on closer inspection had fender-bender dings, attempting to parallel park in a too-small space. Oh, I forgot to mention that … more
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