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2017 Year in Review: Hospital District

The Point Roberts Public Hospital District and the clinic has enjoyed many rewarding years serving the medical needs of the community. The affiliation between the district, the clinic and Unity Care … more

2017 Year in Review: Taxpayers Association

The Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the community center to discuss local issues and concerns, hear guest speakers, and meet with … more

2017 Year in Review

January • As various Point Roberts associations chose to replace representatives and terms expired, the board of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PDCAC) saw some … more

Fire reinforces need for detectors

These two smoke detectors saved the day for the two residents in this house. Photos courtesy of Point Roberts fire department. By Meg Olson Fire chief Christopher Carleton is crediting a pair of … more

You are getting very, very sleepy

^ Heather Dixon By Meg Olson Seven years ago Heather Dixon found hypnotherapy was the key to overcoming a personal challenge, and today she has opened her own practice, Pacific Hypnosis Center, to … more

Library construction to be finished by late spring

The new library takes form.                                                                                  Photo by Andrew Grubb By Pat Grubb Construction … more

In Out Parcel to expand

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. … more

It's starting to look a lot like Christmas (Faire)

This year’s Christmas Faire will be a busy one, bringing together local non-profits, vendors and artisans for three days of festivities, cozy food and lots of gift ideas. The fair runs from … more

Make your holiday shopping a downhome affair

Christmas shopping at the Blue Heron Gallery will be a sad but sweet affair this year; owner Kitty Doyle is closing the gallery on December 24 and moving to Florida. Photo by Meg Olson Here’s a … more

Park levy passes after some anxious days and nights

By Pat Grubb A collective sigh of relief could be heard escaping from the lips of Point Roberts Park and Recreation District commissioners and many other Point residents after election vote … more

Park district declares off-leash area a failure

There's been no shortage of signage regarding rules governing dog and owner behavior at Baker Field. Photo by Andrew Grubb By Meg Olson The off-leash dog experiment at Baker Field has failed, and … more

Help the food bank help others

Through the generosity of community and customers, Banner Bank was able to raise $1,680 and 230 food items for the Point Roberts Food Bank during the September Food Drive. From l., front row, Henry … more

PRCAC lines up heavy rotation

The next meeting of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee PRCAC) should prove to be a mouthful. County works representatives Joe Rutan and Brian Walker will be attending to discuss … more

Fire commission approves budget for 2018

From l., fire commissioners Virginia Lester, Bill Meursing and Shannon Tomsen share a congenial moment after approving the 2018 district budget. Photo by Andrew Grubb By Meg Olson Fire district … more

Taxpayers hash out gas tax ideas

By Andrew Grubb Ever since the Point Roberts transportation benefit district (TBD) was created in 1992, there’s been no shortage of ideas on how to spend the money raised by the 1 cent a … more

Around the Point

A rose is a rose is a rose The restaurant at the marina is celebrating new ownership with a new name. Make way for Breakwaters Bar and Grill. The Compass Rose officially take its new … more

Where are Point Roberts votes?

By Pat Grubb Editor Note: This story was changed on November 10 to reflect new ballot counts released the previous evening. A collective sigh of … more

Mandatory trash pickup moving ahead

Jeff Hegedus from the county health department reports to PRCAC members at their October 10 meeting. Photo by Pat Grubb. By Pat Grubb If all goes according to plan, a mandatory waste collection … more

“Drastically aging” fleet requires funding choices

By Meg Olson With another near miss on a grant application to replace aging fire engines, chief Christopher Carleton said the fire district needs to start planning on how they will fund … more

Voter turnout key to park levy passage

By Meg Olson With ballots ready to be returned and a healthy turnout needed, Point Roberts park commissioners want to make sure voters know what the park district’s maintenance and … more
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