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The Maple Beach border marker makes a handy place to hang out on a nice warm day. Photo by Pat Grubb
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5/26/17 03:26 PM
By Meg Olson When members of the ad hoc border committee met with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) staff recently they got some good news for potentially smoother flow at the …
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5/26/17 03:24 PM
Eleven people showed up at the fire commission’s most recent open house, held May 17 at the Benson Road fire hall. Chief Chris Carleton reviewed recent developments in the …
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5/26/17 03:24 PM
By Annelle Norman Circle of Care trustees are members of our community from all walks of life, of all ages, with many talents and qualities. Savilla Kress brings a unique perspective …
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5/26/17 03:19 PM
Phone scammers are at it again in Whatcom County and this time they’re asking for ransom after informing residents that members of their family are being held hostage. According to …
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5/26/17 03:18 PM
By Meg Olson Auntie Pam’s Country Store, Nielson’s Building Center and the Point Robert Chamber of Commerce are issuing a challenge to the community: Fancy up …
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5/26/17 03:16 PM
By Meg Olson The Point Roberts Food Bank has taken over the reins of the Independence Day fireworks and celebration at the Point Roberts Marina this year and is …
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5/26/17 03:14 PM
The National Real Estate office sustained significant damage after being driven into by a wayward automobile on May 13. Photo by Paul Rusk
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5/26/17 03:13 PM
By Jeff Butts Two adult bald eagles died on James Road in Point Roberts within a week of each other. One was struck by a car and the other died from ingesting lead. …
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5/26/17 03:12 PM
Pamala Sheppard, l., was awarded first place and $100 for “Best Chili on the Point 2017” at a PREP fundraiser held May 21. Mark Robbins, r., won 2nd place and a $60 gift …
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5/26/17 03:09 PM
A Steller sea lion gets a little sun on the Lily Point buoy on May 20. Photo by Louise Mugar
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5/26/17 03:07 PM
By Meg Olson The Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars organization has announced it will award scholarships to 10 local students going to college this fall. “The …
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5/26/17 03:06 PM
By Meg Olson This summer the Burns Bog Conservation Society is offering kids a chance to learn more about “the lungs of the Lower Mainland,” spend time outside …
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5/26/17 03:02 PM
The Point Roberts fire district turned out in force on May 7 to help clean up, collecting 150 pounds of garbage on Benson Road. Photo by Point Roberts Fire District
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5/26/17 03:00 PM
By Meg Olson In a bid to get away from acrimony and back to business, the Point Roberts Hospital District board did not take public comment at its last …
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5/26/17 02:53 PM
The Point Roberts Fire District is now providing residential burn permits, previously sold at Nielson’s Building Center, directly at the Benson Road fire station. Residential burn …
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5/26/17 02:52 PM
Fire chief Christopher Carleton is looking at more ways the community can support their fire department. “I am looking at establishing a fire district response team made up of …
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5/26/17 02:51 PM
April 29, 11:21 a.m.: Assist citizen on McLaren Road. April 30, 8:11 a.m.: Civil standby on Marine Drive. April 30, 5:36 p.m.: Animal problem on Tyee …
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5/26/17 02:26 PM
The Point Roberts Wackie Walkers have established a website to help potential walkers or walk hosts connect with the group. The group’s calendar is available at …
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5/26/17 02:24 PM
By Meg Olson Whatcom County Council has unanimously approved a measure to slide the existing character plan from the subarea plan into zoning code to make community …
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5/26/17 09:20 AM
