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Andrew Grubb, l., Acadia Tucker, Nimbus and a bunch of enthusiastic volunteers have got the Point Roberts Homegrown Co-op in top condition for the Memorial Day opening weekend. The … more

New port commissioner has little hope for lighthouse

By Meg Olson “I’m very sincere about helping you do what you need to get done,” said new Port of Bellingham commissioner Bobby Briscoe at the local taxpayers … more

Tsawwassen Mills announces retailers

Tsawwassen Mills, headed for a grand opening in the fall, has announced a preliminary list of some of the retailers that have signed on to be part of the mall’s … more

Army Corps of Engineers rejects GPT permit

By Steve Guntli The future of the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) is in question after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) rejected a permit for the project on May … more

Point prepares to celebrate Independence Day

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

Primary ballots due by May 24

The Presidential Primary Election Day is next Tuesday, May 24.  Mailed ballots must have a postmark no later than May 24, or ballots may be deposited postage-free in one of the 14 official ballot … more

A weekend full of sales and fundraising in Point Roberts

The Point will be bustling this weekend, with garage sales everywhere and a solid roster of events at the community center. The Saturday Morning Market will get underway on Saturday … more

Warm weather brings the boaters back

New docks and other upgrades at the Point Roberts Marina are in the works. Photo by Pat Grubb more

One-time library levy to be put before voters

By Meg Olson With commission chair Linda Hughes opposed, Point Roberts Parks and Recreation District commissioners voted to ask voters to support a one-time levy to make up the … more

New port commissioner to speak at taxpayers meeting

By Meg Olson Newly elected Port of Bellingham commissioner Bobby Briscoe will be featured in a public forum hosted by the Point Roberts Taxpayers’ Association (PRTA) to talk about … more

Water, water everywhere, no any drop to drink

By Meg Olson A water main break on Easter morning dumped almost 200,000 gallons of water down the hill from Wicklow Place onto Elm Street, running through basements and … more

Name an eagle

The eagle cam is back online at Seabright Farms and the nesting pair are incubating two eggs. The camera was off while the pair, Skye and Kyte, raised a pair of eaglets last year … more

Questions raised in aftermath handling of fire

By Pat Grubb and Meg Olson Fire commissioners narrowly avoided a discussion regarding after-fire cleanup issues at the Ridek storage facility at their April 13 … more

Local sign ordinance to change

By Meg Olson While proposed revisions to the Point Roberts Character Plan will wait for next year to go through the county’s comprehensive plan review process, a recent U.S. … more

New Dennis Auto owner brings professional certification

By Meg Olson As the new owner of Dennis Auto on Gulf Road, Travis Austin is bringing decades of experience and thousands of dollars in special equipment to provide … more

Friends celebrate achieving goal

At their annual general meeting the Friends of the Point Roberts Library celebrated five years of successful fundraising to transform the Julius fire station into a new library. “I … more

Around the Point May 2016

The Saturday Morning Market is getting ready for another season, this year moving into the shade on the east side of the community center. The market kicks off on May 21, running … more

Jody Hackleman memorial garden

On Sunday, May 1 at 11 a.m., the Point Roberts Garden Club will dedicate a memorial garden north of Umpqua Bank on Tyee Drive to former member Jody Hackleman. The garden features a … more

Gardening the water-wise way

By Andrew Grubb In honor of Earth Day, the gardeners at Homegrown Co-op in Point Roberts offer these tips for maintaining a healthy and environmentally friendly … more

Westwind Marine sold to couple

By Meg Olson Mark and Tami Pondelick, new owners of Westwind Marine Corporation at the Point Roberts Marina, are bringing a sturdy combination of business acumen … more
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