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By Meg Olson Brad Denson was assigned to the position of port director for Point Roberts on January 21. A Whatcom County native, Denson began his career at the border as an officer with the …
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2/23/18 01:16 PM
By Meg Olson Point Roberts has grown into a hotbed of fiber artists, as any Tuesday night visit to the local library will attest. In addition to sharing ideas and snacks, the knitters, …
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2/23/18 01:11 PM
All Blaine schools are cancelled Friday, February 23, after the district received an email threat that also surfaced at other schools around the state and country. A note on the school …
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2/23/18 12:48 PM
By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district has launched an anonymous tip line that district officials hope will make it easier for people to report safety …
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2/15/18 06:23 PM
Jeff Hegedus speaking at the PRCAC meeting on February 13. Photo by Pat Grubb By Pat Grubb Aiming for a January 1, 2019 implementation date, county health …
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2/15/18 05:35 PM
MEMORIAL for STAN RIFFLE Wednesday, February 21 at 1 p.m. PR Fire Hall, 2030 Benson Road Everyone welcome. Point Roberts' resident, Stan Riffle, passed away …
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2/8/18 04:26 PM
By Pat Grubb Whatcom County Assessor Keith Willnauer was bang on when he recently advised that county taxpayers could expect a hefty …
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2/8/18 02:43 PM
By Meg Olson This week a jewel-encrusted toilet will begin its migration around the Point, the beginning of a multi-pronged fundraising effort to help longtime …
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2/8/18 12:53 PM
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
