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County parks dribbles out cash

If Point Roberts residents were hoping to see significant improvements in county parks facilities on the Point, they should temper their expectations. In fact, they shouldn’t expect anything for … more

Blaine school district superintendent presentation

Blaine school district superintendent Dr. Christopher Granger taking audience questions following a presentation at the community center on January 24 discussing the upcoming levy and bond election. more

Dan Bourks hangs up his tools

After dedicating 34 years to the Point Roberts water district, district manager Dan Bourks is set to retire. Originally from Nebraska, Bourks left the state in 1975, ended up moving to Alaska, before … more

Letters to the Editor - February

The Editor: 1. I am very pleased with the All Point Bulletin. 2. I am also pleased with traffic discipline at some intersections despite the absence of law enforcement coverage. But unhappy or … more

Nielson’s Building Center’s World’s Biggest Christmas Stocking winner

A very lucky Aletheia Brunsvik, l., was the winner of Nielson’s Building Center’s World’s Biggest Christmas Stocking. She is seen here with her siblings and her father.  more

Road Rules – Unmarked intersections

Q: There are some intersections, usually in neighborhoods, that don’t have any traffic control: no stop signs or yield signs. How are you supposed to handle those? Who yields to whom? And how do … more

Port has no plans for Point Roberts

The public comment period on the Port of Bellingham for its draft recreation, conservation and public access plan closed Monday, January 22. The plan is updated every six years to guide … more

Assessor explains tax assessments

A January 11 townhall meeting hosted by the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association featured Whatcom County Assessor, Rebecca Xczar who discussed increases in local property values. Attended by 40 … more

Water district comprehensive plan update nears finish line

The water district’s comprehensive plan is approaching the finish line, according to soon-to-be departing manager Dan Bourks. He told district commissioners at their regular monthly meeting on … more

Snow-day helpers

Brian Calder, above, was out clearing snow for thankful residents and businesses on January 17. Another good samaritan was Phil Gough who spent three solid days and evenings digging hapless motorists … more

A parks district potpourri ...

A local business that has been holding cooking classes at the community center may no longer do so after the parks district board discovered that the classes were being held in discrepancy with … more

-23 degrees F with windchill

First, -23 degrees F. with windchill on January 12; no wonder the eagle looks miserable. more

Polar Bear swim

Above, a happy crowd descended on Maple Beach for the Polar Bear swim on January 1. more

South Beach swimmers

Believe it or not, this hardy group goes for a dip every day off of South Beach... more

Frosty the Fireman

20-month-old Hendrix was pleased to make the acquaintance of Frosty the Fireman on January 17, 2024. more

Fire district planning updates

Following Point Roberts voters’ landslide approval of the fire district’s capital facilities plan, the district is getting ready to spend some money. Fire chief Christopher Carleton told … more

Local man arrested on charge of 2nd degree child molestation

A Point Roberts man was arrested and jailed on a report of a sexual assault on a juvenile that is alleged to have occurred on December 12, according to Deb Slater of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s … more

Obituary - Jane MacEwan

Jane MacEwan Dec. 16, 1949 - Dec. 7, 2023 Jane is deeply missed by her family and friends. She grew up living in Vancouver and spent her summers at Point Roberts. Her grandparents Chrissy and Charlie … more
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