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Autumn days to celebrate

Celebrate fall with home cooking and locally made treasures at the annual Harvest Faire at the community center. The Saturday, October 8 event held in the community center will … more

Up for a walk down Lily Point?

The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Association of Women Geoscientists is planning a field trip to Point Roberts and is inviting anyone interested to join them. Organized by … more

Let’s run it up the flag pole and see who salutes

The Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce will be launching a new contest to create a flag for the Point. Chamber directors are developing guidelines for the contest and for the flag, … more

Have you walked the Seabright Farm public trail?

Keep an eye open for friendly George Wright who is responsible for the garden, among other duties.   Photo by Wayne Knowles The … more

Local milestones...

South Beach House Restaurant owner and chef Max Briand just celebrated his 80th birthday. Photo by Louise Mugar Owner Nick … more

Fishing derby winners

Winners of the Point Roberts Marina Fishing Derby, held September 17 were, from top, Mark Lauener (1st, $1,000); Mike Neil (2nd, $750) and Graham … more

Friends of the Library October 2016

By Judy Ross Over the summer, the most frequent question we heard was, “How’s the library project coming?” That was easy to answer (and the details are in last … more

Around the Point October 2016

The Point Roberts Registered Voters Association has cancelled their scheduled candidates night due to a lack of candidates. “There are no local candidates on ballot this election … more

New chef arrives at Compass Rose

By Meg Olson Melissa Bray is happy to be back on home turf and happy to have the fresh bounty of Northwest waters literally at her door. The new … more

Trump trumps fire townhall meeting

Up against the first presidential debate and Monday night football, not to mention the Point Roberts Beekeepers meeting, the Point Roberts fire district had an empty house at its town hall … more

Signs of the times...

Some new signs have been sprouting up on the Point lately. Adhering to the Point Roberts sign ordinance, the Chevron and Point Fuel signs get their message across yet add to the … more

Circle of Care granted nonprofit status

With official nonprofit status in place, Circle of Care is raising funds and rallying volunteers to create a safety net that will allow Point Roberts residents to stay in their homes as they age or … more

Sheriff's Reports September 2016

August 23, 3:47 p.m.: Security check cold call on Elm Street. August 24, 10:47 a.m.: Assault simple cold call on Tyee Drive. August 24, 6:45 p.m.: Welfare check on … more

Arts and Music Festival draws crowds

Bev Mantovani and her students from the Los Gitanos School of Spanish Dance in Tsawwassen were part of an eclectic lineup of performances at the Point Roberts Arts and Music … more

Fire district open house features emergency services

Photos by Louise Mugar [slideshow_deploy id='5293'] The Point Roberts Fire District 5's open house on August 27 offered information and fun for children and adults … more

Shell center creates community space

  By Meg Olson When the Point Roberts Shell Center removed one of its large coolers, employee Chuck Laird and his wife Tia came up with a … more

Community listening project returns to Point Roberts

Mental health counselor Maureen Buckley is taking her listening skills to the street, restarting the successful Sidewalk Talk program she began in early summer. “People came each … more

Travelers warned against bringing firearms across the border

The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a warning to make clear to U.S. travelers crossing the border that firearms must be declared upon arrival. Undeclared firearms … more

Get rid of your toxic products

The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics program will hold a household hazardous waste collection day at the local transfer station this weekend, giving community members an … more

Marijuana exclusion policy termed “ludicrous”

By Pat Grubb Recent and widespread publicity about Canadians being permanently banned from the U.S. after admitting to having smoked marijuana in the past has politicians on both … more
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