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The Border Policy Research Institute (BPRI) has opened an online survey to gather input from people impacted by the U.S./Canada border closure during the pandemic. The survey will remain open until …
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By Grace McCarthy |
12/6/23 04:43 PM
The Washington State Office of Attorney General has required PeaceHealth to refund up to $13.4 million to thousands of low-income patients at five hospitals across the state, including in Bellingham, …
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12/6/23 04:37 PM
Boys basketball
After a stellar 2022-23 season that saw the boys basketball program make a deep state playoff run behind seniors like Matthew Russ, Carson Lehnert and Lucas Smith, the Borderites …
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By Nolan Baker |
12/6/23 04:27 PM
David Ho
Born August 14, 1937
Family and friends are mourning the recent and unexpected passing of David Ho. During a routine walk in his neighbourhood near Diefenbaker Park, he lost his …
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12/1/23 02:37 PM
Vickie Rae Fiore
April 11, 1961 – October 24, 2023
Vickie Rae Fiore, 62, entered into rest surrounded by her family on October 24, 2023 in Bellingham, Washington.
She was born on …
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12/1/23 02:37 PM
Egidio Trasolini
September 3, 1930 – October 11, 2023
On October 11, 2023, Egidio Trasolini, sadly, passed away, surrounded by his loving family; he loved to the end, and now rests …
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12/1/23 02:37 PM
A 39-year-old Vancouver resident won’t soon forget his first visit to Point Roberts. Daniel (he asked not to use his full name) came down to Point Roberts on November 10 with a friend who …
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Pat Grubb |
12/1/23 02:35 PM
Washington state senator Sharon Shewmake, l., and Lummi Island residents met with the Point Roberts non-profit PRO Earth in Point Roberts on October 27. The group discussed sustainable yard waste …
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12/1/23 02:35 PM
The Point Roberts Historical Society is nearing the completion of the Point Roberts History Trail, a new project to showcase the Point’s rich history. The History Trail is a series of …
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Mark Swenson |
12/1/23 02:35 PM
With the election results now certified, the Blaine school board is set to see three newcomers and a change in district for one incumbent when members are sworn-in in January 2024.
The looming …
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Nolan Baker |
12/1/23 02:35 PM
Board members of the Point Roberts Historical Society (HS) and the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce (CC) gathered for a photo after the chamber’s AGM on November 14. From l., Hannah Shucard …
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12/1/23 02:35 PM
Justin Brunsvik is the designated broker and owner of Lifeline Rentals, a new property management company in Point Roberts.
He previously owned a property management business in Atlanta and …
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Erin Kelly |
12/1/23 02:35 PM
Traffic into Point Roberts October 2023, with figures for 2022 following: October: Personal vehicles 55,067 (54,170); commercial vehicles 491 (454); busses 44 (38); pedestrians 1,337 (629)
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12/1/23 02:35 PM
As usual, voters in Point Roberts mostly continued to vote less conservatively than the rest of Whatcom County in the November general election.
For example, in the race for Blaine school board …
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Pat Grubb |
12/1/23 02:35 PM
Boom! These Point Roberts ditches will eat you all up.
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12/1/23 02:35 PM
The Point Roberts Hospital District board of commissioners voted in favor of taking a 1 percent hike in its annual levy at a special board meeting held November 27. Taxing districts in Washington …
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Pat Grubb |
12/1/23 02:35 PM
Citing motivations ranging from protecting the environment to electrical blackouts to reducing energy bills, a group of residents have been meeting during November to discuss bringing solar power to …
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Erin Kelly |
12/1/23 02:35 PM
Local historian Mark Swenson presented the Point Roberts Historical Society’s signage program to attendees of the chamber of commerce’s annual general meeting on November 14. He also …
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12/1/23 02:35 PM
A large and interested group of residents turned out for the third of four solar power meetings at the Gulf Road community center. Photos by Jonathan Keijser
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12/1/23 02:35 PM