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Fire district kicks off recruitment drive in March

By Meg Olson The local fire department has kicked off its spring/summer 2020 recruitment process for entry-level firefighters. Candidates have until March 27 to register for a March … more

Spring ahead, fall back!

Don’t forget to set your clocks one hour ahead when you go to bed on Saturday, March 7. Daylight savings time goes into effect at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8. more

Save the environment – help a student

By Meg Olson The Point Roberts Marketplace will implement a proposal from Sustainable Point Roberts to reward shoppers who bring their own bags with a donation to a local … more

PREP: I wasn’t prepared, either

By Campbell McClusky I have lived here since 2002 and don’t recall any temperatures below 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and that 22 degrees was over part of only one night. Sub-freezing … more

Avast, me Hearties!

The Fourth of July Parade may seem a few months away but it’s not too early to start planning your entry! The Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce has chosen Ships Ahoy! as the theme for the … more

Sign up for the annual Spring Faire

Local artisans and producers are getting ready to show off their wares at the annual Spring Faire. “I’m already almost full again,” said organizer Jessica McVey. The event will … more

Falk appointed parks commissioner

By Pat Grubb Stephen Falk is once more a Point Roberts Park and Recreation District commissioner following his appointment at the parks district monthly board meeting on February 10. … more

January breaks 10-year precipitation record

By Grace McCarthy Heavy precipitation swept over Whatcom County last week, continuing the trend of a wet winter for Blaine and Birch Bay. The rain from last week … more

Snow photo

[caption id="attachment_17824" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Mark Robbins’ 1948 Ford F-1 pickup truck sports a coat of snow after the recent snowstorm. He’s owned the truck since about 1992 … more

Circle of Care photo

[caption id="attachment_17821" align="aligncenter" width="405"] Circle of Care (CoC) volunteers and volunteer firemen inventoried and organized the community medical equipment storage locker. If you … more

Circle of Care to hold concert, chocolate tasting and AGM

By Annelle Norman After a few years’ hiatus, Circle of Care (CoC) is reprising their Valentines for Circle of Care Wine and Chocolate Tasting fundraiser on Sunday, February 9, from 2:30 to … more

Travel: Antartica

[caption id="attachment_17784" align="aligncenter" width="486"] Baby, it’s cold outside as passengers and crew step ashore. Go to allpointbulletin.com to see more photos of Margot’s journey. All … more

Letters to the Editor – October

The Editor: I just want to express my appreciation to the volunteers who work so hard to give joy when walking through the enchanted forest. The effort and imagination are amazing. When I … more

Congresswoman DelBene pulls a standing room-only crowd

By Pat Grubb Congresswoman Suzan DelBene continues to be a huge draw at her annual townhall meetings in Point Roberts. Due to a wedding taking place at the Gulf Road community center, this year’s townhall meeting was held at the Benson Road firehall on August 3. People lined the walls after all available chairs were taken. more

Field Narrows to Three

By Oliver Lazenby One of four candidates to be the next Blaine school district superintendent withdrew his application on July 26, and the district is now down to three semifinalists for the … more

PRCAC code review sent back to square one

Whatcom County senior planner Cliff Strong, r., met with the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee July 18 to consider the committee’s proposed changes to the Point’s zoning … more

Burn ban in effect, so watch those cigs

By Meg Olson Hot summer weather means increased fire danger and the county fire marshal has imposed a ban on outdoor burning. “Wildland fires are becoming a bigger concern during … more

Celebrating America – July 4 photos

Photos by Jeff Ferguson, Judson Meraw, Pat Grubb and Louise Mugar. more

Majority of roads to be asphalticly emulsified this summer

By Pat Grubb Beginning next month, residents and visitors can expect traffic control delays, lower speed limits and loose rocks on roadways as the county road department applies what … more

Planning on fishing in Canada but returning to the U.S.?

By Pat Grubb Washington anglers who plan to fish for salmon in Canadian waters and return in their boats with their catch to Washington are required to notify the Washington Department of … more
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