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Superintendent’s contract extended

Blaine school board extended superintendent Christopher Granger’s contract to June 30, 2026 in a 4-1 vote during its June 20 regular meeting. Board member Erika Creydt voted against the motion. … more

A mid-year view into Circle of Care

It is July; half the year has evaporated with the rain. Circle of Care is growing and expanding. We have a new board member, new volunteers and new “proud members” who will be taking a … more

High Stakes Phone Game now underway

About a third of a century ago, one phone provider kicked out another in Point Roberts and as a result, everybody’s phone number switched to a new area code and phone book. Although the idea of … more

Parks district volunteer presents initial survey results

During their regular monthly meeting on June 12, the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District discussed preliminary results from the recent survey that was conducted to gather feedback from the … more

School layoffs to impact 50 employees

The Blaine school district plans to lay off 50 employees ahead of next school year, fewer than what was planned for in April, as it prepares for an expected drop in federal and state funding in … more

We're not the highest, but we're close

As of June 28, Washington state has the highest gas prices in the U.S. with an average price of regular gas running at $4.987 per gallon, mid-grade at $5.191 and premium at $5.399. The two next … more

Local Stats - July issue

Fire Incidents for May 2023 Total calls (38); EMS calls (16), resulting in the following transports: St. Josephs Hospital (6), County medic (1), Airlift Northwest (3), North Whatcom Fire and … more

Doe on Bayview Drive

A young doe standing on Bayview Drive enjoying the view of Maple Beach.  Photo by Stephen Fowler more

Garden Club

Pickleball

Eddie Buendia painting

Letters to the Editor - July

The Editor, President Biden and Washington State elected officials: President Biden recently issued the statement that “Our economic recovery isn’t leaving anyone behind.” … more

Celtic concert

Crossings - July issue

Traffic into Point Roberts April and May 2023, with figures for 2022 following: April: Personal vehicles 54,201 (40,491); commercial vehicles 534 (314); buses 40 (30); pedestrians 593 (581). … more

Library Quick picks - July

Bestsellers: Blessing of the Lost Girls ................................ J. A. Jance Resurrection Walk .......................................... John Connelly None of This Is True … more

Sheriff's Reports - July issue

June 4, 2:30 p.m.: Watch for on Gulf Road. June 6, 5:04 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Benson Road. June 6, 6:46 p.m.: Welfare check on Simundson Drive. June 7, 5:13 p.m.: Suspicious person … more

Obituary: Gerhard (Gary) Krahn II

Gerhard (Gary) Krahn II July 20, 1952 – June 8, 2023 Gerhard (Gary) Krahn II, age 70, of Point Roberts, Washington passed away suddenly on June 8, joining his beloved wife Linda Krahn … more

In the Garden - July

One of my childhood memories is of falling into a pond at Bodnant Garden in North Wales. Yes, I come from a family that made sure public botanical gardens were on the must-see list for free days. I … more
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