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Library Quick Picks – May

Bestsellers: The Covenant of Water .......... Abraham Verghese No Two Persons ...................... Erica Bauermeister The Half Moon ...................... Mary Beth Keane Dead Fall … more

In the Garden – May

Chances are that you are reading this on Arbor Day (Friday, April 28), the American national day for honoring and planting trees. As you read this, Point Roberts Garden Club members are gifting a … more

Church News – May

The approach of May always puts us in the mind of mothering. Of course, there’s Mother’s Day with its accompanying gifts, acknowledgements and honors. And since May puts us in the middle … more

Letters to the Editor – May

The Editor and Senator Murray: I hesitate contacting you as I know that there are many significant federal and state issues requiring your attention. However, you have proven to be such a strong … more

Crossings – May issue

Traffic into Point Roberts March 2023, with figures for 2022 following: Personal vehicles 52,100 (39,474); personal passengers 68,976 (51,230); pedestrians 641 (528); commercial 583 (350). … more

Is our sheepskin rug still in the White House?

In one of the more consequential decisions in Point Roberts history, this month commemorates the 115th anniversary of President Theodore Roosevelt ending the federal government’s ownership … more

Need tech help?

Javid Nouripour, a second-year cyber security student at CDI College in Edmonton, has recently started his own business called Tech on the Point. He offers a range of technical services, including … more

Whidbey Telecom updates PRCAC

Martha Ford, marketing manager of Whidbey Telecom, presented an update on the progress of the fiber internet installation in Point Roberts during the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee … more

Blaine school district to receive some of $1.2 billion Juul Labs settlement

E-cigarette company Juul Labs will pay $1.2 billion to Blaine and 1,600 other school districts involved in a class-action lawsuit settlement for the company’s role in the youth vaping epidemic. … more

Got B.C. plates on your vehicle?

In May of 2022, B.C. stopped issuing annual validation stickers for vehicle licenses. There have been sporadic reports on social media that police in Washington have been ticketing B.C. drivers for … more

Around the Point – May

The Breakwater Restaurant at the Point Roberts Marina has closed down permanently. According to the marina’s general manager Zihao Ding, an experienced restaurant operator will be taking over … more

Circle of Care holds AGM

Complete with headbands, bellbottoms, rock concert tee shirts and flowers in our hair, Earth Day in Point Roberts was full of music, wine, chocolate and fun. Circle of Care held its wine and … more

Good food and good company

Benson Road Gardens, a collaborative gardening effort in town, has been attracting more attention recently as they search for four new members. Situated on a property owned by a Vancouver-based … more

Candidate filing period coming up

Those people interested in running for public office will need to keep track of the upcoming filing period. The election office will be accepting applications on Monday, May 15 until Friday, May … more

Parks to seek public input

The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District is planning to release a survey to gather ideas and feedback from the public on park facilities and programs the district provides for residents. As … more

Fire district considers fiscal plan

“We will present this information in a factual, objective and open process.”– Fire chief Christopher Carleton. In an hour and half-long presentation by fire chief Christopher … more

Point Resident appointed to WCLS Board of Trustees

Holly Robinson has become the first Point Roberts resident to be appointed to the Whatcom County Library System’s Board of Trustees.    more

Septic tank inspection classes

Whatcom County Health Department classes on how to inspect septic tanks has proven to be popular this spring.   more

Birding backpacks at the library

Maeve Sullivan, 7-years-old was the first person to check out a birding backpack from the Point Roberts Library. She loved the binoculars the most and saw some great birds with them.    more

Rabbit Ride

Despite chilly and wet weather, there was a good turnout for the Rabbit Ride held on April 8 at the Reef.           more
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