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By Stefanie Donahue Bellingham city councilmember Pinky Vargas announced that she will run for state senate in the 42nd legislative district, a position currently held by Doug …
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2/1/18 06:42 PM
The Point Roberts Circle of Care organization held its first annual general meeting on January 24 at Trinity Church community hall. Co-founder and president of the board of trustees Chris Cameron led …
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1/26/18 05:44 PM
Trail users have taken to building informal bridges across the wet areas on the trail system. Photo by Bennett Blaustein The Point Roberts park and recreation district is looking for grant …
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1/26/18 05:42 PM
Show your love for the Point with a Valentine’s day cleanup of local roads. The Whatcom County Health Department and CanDo Recycling and Refuse will co-sponsor a community cleanup from 10 …
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1/26/18 05:38 PM
Local students headed for post secondary studies or continuing their education are invited to apply for scholarships from Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars. The application period for 2018 …
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1/26/18 05:37 PM
^ Mark Pondelick. Photo by Meg Olson Westwind Marine owners Mark and Tami Pondelick have added local yacht brokerage Steele-A-Weigh Yachts to their business, continuing to add services for local …
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1/26/18 05:35 PM
A rainbow is an omen of good luck for the golf course’s re-opening. By Meg Olson The golf course is set to reopen in the spring, restored to its former glory and renamed as Bald Eagle Golf Club at …
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1/26/18 05:27 PM
79 Tyee Drive, soon to be ex-home of the Point Roberts water district and new home to Best Time RV. Photo by Pat Grubb By Meg Olson The Point Roberts water district is looking for a new home …
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1/26/18 05:24 PM
A tsunami warning was issued to residents of coastal British Columbia and Washington after an earthquake struck south of Kodiak, Alaska at 1:31 a.m. on January 23. Social media pages were …
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1/26/18 05:22 PM
Hospital commissioner Candace Harper, l., fire commissioner Virginia Lester and fire chief Christopher Carleton listen to hospital commissioner Robin Nault. Photo by Pat Grubb By Meg Olson The Point …
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1/26/18 05:15 PM
By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district will send a $12 million, six-year levy to voters in April to rebuild, repair and replace facilities throughout the school district. Blaine …
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1/26/18 05:07 PM
Puberty, social issues and decision-making are among the many topics to be discussed at two events for preteens and families in March, hosted by PeaceHealth Medical Group Pediatrics. The …
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1/26/18 05:06 PM
By Meg Olson Delays and higher than expected costs will mean a later opening for the boardwalk at Lighthouse Marine Park and the elimination of plans for new playground …
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1/26/18 04:59 PM
By Pat Grubb Property owners should expect a sizable jump in their 2018 tax bill that will arrive in their mailboxes around mid-February. Much of the increase can be …
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1/26/18 04:44 PM
By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine School District board of directors will consider asking voters to pass a $12 million capital levy at its next meeting, on Monday, January …
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1/11/18 04:25 PM
By Pat Grubb So far, over 140 residents of Point Roberts have completed an online survey conducted by the Point Roberts Hospital District. Speaking at the district’s regular …
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1/4/18 06:59 PM
AVT Consulting LLC, on behalf of owner NX Holdings Inc., has submitted a conditional use permit application to Whatcom County seeking approval to expand the In Out Parcel building at 145 Tyee Drive. …
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12/22/17 02:54 PM
By Oliver Lazenby In a 2016 survey, between 8.6 and 13.6 percent of Blaine students in grades 8, 10 and 12 reported they’d tried to kill themselves in the past year. Even …
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12/22/17 02:51 PM
By Meg Olson With almost a million dollars sitting in the Point Roberts gas tax fund, the county and the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) are moving to streamline the …
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12/22/17 02:50 PM
Circle of Care, a nonprofit volunteer organization, provides information and referral services for seniors and others who need help to stay in their own homes following illness or …
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12/22/17 02:27 PM
