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Dogs, park-goers continue to coexist

Dogs and owners heading up to the far end of Baker Field for a little exercise.                                                                                … more

Invite your 'hamster friends to visit

This article was revised on 10/11. The ‘Tuesday Taxi’ is expanding its service zone to the Point so Bellingham residents can use the service to visit Point Roberts as … more

HBHansen selected to build library

By Meg Olson Point Roberts parks district commissioners voted four to one to retain low-bidder HBHansen as the contractor for the new library. Commissioner Doug Shier was the … more

Friends of the Library October 2017

By Judy Ross Today, as I write, the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District has signed the construction contract for the new library. Not only that, but the … more

New owners take Compass Rose

Owners Tracy Evans, l., and Melissa Bray.                                                          Photo by Louise Mugar By Meg Olson With the managers of the restaurant … more

Partners agree to share building costs

By Meg Olson With five bids before them, the partners on the new library project have agreed to share potential funding needs. Bids opened on August 23 with HBHansen … more

October 30 named Wackie Walkers Day

File photo By Meg Olson It’s official. October 30 is Wackie Walkers Day in Whatcom County. On August 28, Whatcom County Executive Jack Louws signed the proclamation recognizing the 15 years that … more

Car erupts into flames at the border

Alex Range's van caught fire in the commercial lane on Thursday, September 14./ Photo by Chris Patterson By Meg Olson Community members have started a fundraising campaign to help a local tradesman … more

Banner Bank hosts food drive

By Meg Olson For the month of September, Banner Bank is collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations at its Point Roberts branch. For every donation of at least a dollar, … more

Arthur Reber named new parks commissioner

Arthur Reber, running unopposed for Doug Shier's seat as parks commissioner, was appointed to replace him following Shier's sudden resignation on Monday, September 11. more

Construction ahead!

By Judy Ross, for The Friends of the Point Roberts Library The title isn’t a warning, but it is something of a mayday call. Here’s where we are now. Last week, … more

Fire department hosts community event

The August 26 open house at the Benson Road fire station combined learning with lots of fun. Ethan and Charlotte Baker liked to explore the fire … more

Cardboard boat race 2017

  For Kiniski’s Reef Tavern’s annual cardboard boat races on August 26 six teams of brave mariners took to sea. Some made it over the finish … more

Five bids for new library project

By Meg Olson With five bids before them the partners on the new library project have agreed to try and share potential additional funding needs. Bids were opened on … more

Eclipse 2017

Photo by Carolyn Ristau Eclipse viewing party held by the Point Roberts parks district on Monday, August 21, 2017 Shay McVickers, along with many others, enjoyed the eclipse party sponsored by the … more

DelBene receives warm welcome from the Point

By Meg Olson In her regular visit to Point Roberts, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene spoke of her frustration with a hamstrung legislative branch and an erratic … more

PRCAC considers going beyond character plan

By Meg Olson Members of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) are taking aim at a sheaf of planning requirements as they move beyond revising the former character … more

Park district and dog owners look for solution

By Meg Olson Dog owners were out in force at the last parks board meeting to defend their ability to let their dogs off the leash at Baker Field. Current and former … more

Local artist's work chosen for telephone directory cover

  A painting by local watercolorist Valerie Mayer, c., has been chosen for the cover of the Whidbey Telecom directory. The new directory, coming in November, … more

Dumped dryer

A discarded dryer that has been sitting on the side of the road at South Beach Road and Cedar Park has raised the hackles of at least one neighbor. Time for the dumper to undump his … more
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