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School district bond and levy on special election

Point Roberts, Blaine and Birch Bay voters will be faced with school district funding decisions on their ballots for the February 13 special election. Ballots are expected to be mailed and drop boxes … more

The Washington legislature kicks off. Here’s what to watch.

This article has been edited for length by Grace McCarthy. The 60-day Washington legislative session begins January 8 with a relatively short to-do list before everyone decamps to focus on the … more

Blaine girls and boys basketball teams sweep aside Mount Baker, five wrestlers make podium

Girls Wrestling The Blaine girls wrestling team held its annual Blaine Blizzard tournament in the Borderite gymnasium on January 13. With temperatures across Whatcom County dipping into the … more

Sound Healing and Therapeutic Yoga event

On December 17, local yoga & wellness educator Islena Faircrest, and local musician Bryan Langsdale, taught a joint Sound Healing & Yoga Class at the Fire Hall. Bryan played crystal … more

Girls basketball beats Meridian, Vezzetti leads with 31

Girls Basketball After a pair of road losses last week, first to Sedro-Woolley 51-44 on January 4, then 45-27 to Squalicum on January 6, Blaine girls basketball (6-7, 2-6 NWC) needed a … more

Port offers nada to Point Roberts in 6-year plan

The Port of Bellingham is accepting public comment until Monday, January 22 for its draft recreation, conservation and public access plan. … more

Polar Bear Swim at Maple Beach

Over 40 enthusiastic dippers took the 2024 Polar Bear Plunge cheered on by many onlookers at the annual Maple Beach event. more

Man arrested on a charge of child molestation

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

Sports roundup: Gervol stands out at Gut Check Tournament

Boys Basketball After an encouraging 2-2 start to the regular season, boys basketball limped into the halfway point of the year after losing four of its last five games. The Borderites were … more

2023 Year in Review: Blaine High School sports

• New Blaine girls basketball head coach Gracie Phelps received the 2023 NCAA Inspiration Award on January 11 in San Antonio. Phelps began coaching the team following a national runner-up season … more

Hanukkah Ceremony

The seven candles of the Menorah were lit during a ceremony that took place at the community center on December 16. more

Sheriff's Report - January issue

December 1, 10:22 a.m.: Serve papers on Peltier Drive. December 2, 3:39 p.m.: Serve papers on Peltier Drive. December 3, 1:37 a.m.: Assist citizen on Boundary Bay Road. December 3, 6:27 … more

Library quick picks - January

Bestsellers: The Fury .............................. Alex Michaelides House of Flame & Shadow ........ Sarah J Maas Family Family ..................... Laurie Frankel The Ghost … more

Local Stats - January issue

Fire Incidents for November 2023 (2022 figures following) Total calls (49); EMS calls (16), resulting in the following transports: Saint Joseph Hospital (4); Fire classification (16) resulting in … more

In the Garden- January

You might have noticed work parties on Tyee Drive planting new shrubs to replace those lost to old age and extreme weather, revitalizing some daffodil beds, and adding lavender and wildflower seeds … more

County seeking to fill board and commission vacancies

To ring in the new year, the Whatcom County Council and Executive offices announced a swath of vacancies for board, committee and commission positions, and is inviting the public to apply. With … more

Superintendent to hold townhall

Blaine school district superintendent Dr. Christopher Granger will be holding a townhall meeting in Point Roberts on Wednesday, January 24 to discuss the upcoming February 13 special election that … more

Fire district axes ambulance fees; introduces Welcome Home transports

Point Roberts fire district commissioners approved two resolutions at their regular monthly meeting December 13 that will make things financially easier for residents who undergo medical emergencies … more

What's your New Year's resolution for 2024?

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