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Friends of the Point Roberts Library group discusses plans for new library

The Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL) and guests from the community got a chance to fly through preliminary designs for a new library proposed for the old Julius fire … more

Can you lend a hand?

Members of the Point Roberts Garden Club are hard at work maintaining plantings along Tyee Drive, but they could use some help. Adopt a mound and help the club maintain and improve … more

Ask and ye shall receive

By Pat Grubb Point Roberts fire chief Christopher Carleton asked fire commissioners for a new contract and he received. Boy, did he ever receive. Speaking to the … more

Who are you going to call when the chips are down?

By Meg Olson Concerns about limited law enforcement response in Point Roberts were heightened after an altercation at the Reef was followed by one of the parties apparently … more

Commissioner throws monkey wrench into plans

By Meg Olson Following a flip-flop by commissioner Bill Meursing about building a central shop and office for the water district on Benson Road, district manager Dan Bourks said he … more

Fire district appoints finance head

Fire district commissioners have selected Patty Markel to replace retiring finance director Suzanne Kinsey. Markel is currently the finance administrator for fire district 7 in … more

Kiniski receives promotion

You can’t keep a good man down: Kiniski’s Reef Tavern owner and former Point Roberts fire chief Nick Kiniski was promoted by San Juan Fire District #2 from captain to battalion … more

Comm upgrades getting close

The fire district is getting closer to building the web of agreements needed to solve the communications problems that have been plaguing the department. At the April 8 regular board … more

Community comes out to PRCAC meeting

It was a full house at the April 14 meeting of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee. Some audience members were just there to listen while some brought concerns and … more

Coming to a parade near you

The world famous Vancouver Police Pipe Band will be special guests of honor at this year’s Fourth of July Parade in Point Roberts. Their appearance was arranged by friend of the … more

Beach testing planned

A combination of federal funding, county staff and volunteer efforts will put together a regular water-quality monitoring program for Maple Beach this summer. “Is Maple Beach … more

County executive attends voters association AGM

Whatcom County Executive Jack Louws and county council member Barbara Brenner were the featured guests at the Point Roberts Registered Voters Association annual general meeting on … more

Dollars for Scholars still accepting student applications

By Meg Olson The Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars chapter is encouraging local students to apply for locally raised funds and access a national database of … more

Wine and tapas room opens at the Pier

Top of the Pier: A new addition to the Pier Restaurant and Grill at the Marina will be opening mid-May. The second-floor venue will feature a wine and tapas room with spectacular … more

Yay, the Easter Bunny came!

Photos by Robert Habros, Elizabeth Olson and Meg Olson   more

Friends of library AGM coming up

By Meg Olson The annual general meeting of the Point Roberts Friends of the Library will feature a presentation by David King, architect for the new library, including a virtual tour … more

Chamber of commerce gets infusion

By Meg Olson A revitalized Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce has a new board of directors who are enthusiastically planning a memorable Fourth of July parade. “Our … more

Coop directors prepare for summer

Point Roberts Homegrown Coop directors Acadia Tucker, l., Andrew Grubb and special dog Nimbus are getting everything ready for the start of the season. Only a few CSA shares are … more

Crossings May 2015

Traffic into Point Roberts for March 2015, with 2014 figures following: Vehicles – 83,983 (98,230); Pedestrians – 1,547 (739); Commercial – 1,619 (1,395); NEXUS – 33,474 (34,643). more

Seabright closing in on final OK

By Meg Olson The Cottages at Seabright Farm are “80 to 90 percent” of the way to meeting the conditions of their permits and getting final approval of the … more
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