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Pit property owner paints a different picture

By Pat Grubb A roomful of anxious residents turned out to learn about the proposed gravel mining project but left feeling like they knew even less than they did … more

Robertson takes over as Shell manager

Melissa Robertson is the new manager at the Shell Center on Tyee Drive, overseeing the store, bakery and kitchen. Melissa has lived on the Point for the past 26 years and is happy … more

Homegrown Co-op to hold open house

Open to the general public, the Point Roberts Homegrown Coop offers fresh-picked, chemical-free fruits and vegetables for sale. The farm is holding an open house on Saturday, July 2 … more

Local lands her first movie role

By Meg Olson Point Roberts resident Maude Green landed her first film role in “Center Stage: On Pointe,” which will premiere Saturday, June 25 on Lifetime TV in … more

Saltwater Cafe readies to open

It’s full steam ahead as the Saltwater Cafe on Gulf Road and Marine Drive gets ready to open in July. The new eatery will be serving breakfast and lunch most days, and dinner on … more

Grab your glove and head on up to Baker Field!

Summertime softball is in full swing at Baker Field, and open to participants of all skill levels. The Wednesday night games start at 6 p.m. and, while they are … more

Presenting: The Class of 2016

Landon Martin: Landon moved to Point Roberts in 2006 and after attending Sacred Heart school in Ladner he headed for the Blaine school district in 8th grade. During … more

Longtime popular ranger retires

By Meg Olson Longtime park ranger Ben VanBuskirk has resigned from Whatcom County Parks and Recreation and will spend the summer as a park aide in Bellingham to put in the last six … more

Compass Rose restaurant to open in July

The new Compass Rose restaurant at Point Roberts Marina will be opening in early July after extensive remodeling and redesign work. Look for the new bar setup – it’s positively … more

Taxpayers' association AGM features Vicki Huntington

The Point Roberts Taxpayers’ Association will welcome Vicki Huntington, member of the legislative assembly for South Delta, as the keynote speaker at its annual general … more

Arts and Music Festival 2016

The Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival is looking for volunteers and vendors for this year’s event, which will be moving to the Point Roberts Marina for 2016. The festival is … more

Summer kids program gets underway on June 27

By Meg Olson This year’s summer program will be all about the ocean, according to leader Dori Sargent. “We will have all sorts of art and learning using things we can find at the … more

Lighthouse Marine dock set to go into water

The dock is set to go back in at Lighthouse Marine Park, this time built to last. Whatcom County Parks and Recreation design and development director Rod Lamb said the remanufactured … more

Grandstands dropped from school construction plans

By Oliver Lazenby Crews will break ground this summer on a $38 million Blaine High School remodel, but it’s not quite what citizens voted on last February when they passed a $45 … more

Sheriff's Reports June 2016

May 23, 5:23 p.m.: Theft cold call on Freeman Lane. May 23, 5:39 p.m.: Property lost cold call on APA Road. May 23, 6:08 p.m.: Assist citizen cold call on McLaren … more

Independence Day 2016 on the Point

A full schedule of events is being planned for this year’s Independence Day celebrations. The day will begin with the third annual Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness group’s … more

Western Washington to get new area code, 10-digit requirement

With the number of available phone numbers rapidly running out, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) will introduce a new area code within the next year. The … more

Seeking art for cover contest

Whidbey Telecom is calling out for local artists to vie for the cover of the 2016-2017 telephone directory. The deadline for submissions to the annual art contest is July 15, and … more

Dollars for Scholars back-to-school scholarships available

Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars is now accepting applications for scholarships to assist with post-secondary educational costs. To apply, complete an application … more

Baker Field designated dog off-leash area

Point Roberts Parks and Recreation commissioners have officially designated all of Baker Field and associated forested land owned by the district as an off-leash … more
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