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November 2022 election results are finalized

Whatcom County Auditor’s Office finalized November 2022 election results on November 28. While the last ballots to be counted didn’t change much for the candidates, they did change the … more

Blaine school board extends Granger’s contract, enrollment dips

Blaine school board extended Blaine school district superintendent Christopher Granger’s contract in a 3-0 vote during its November 28 regular meeting.  As specified in the action item, … more

Respiratory illness overwhelms hospital, causes medicine shortages

A respiratory illness is filling the hospital with cases and creating shortages of kids’ fever medicine. Whatcom County Health Department (WCHD) said in a November 22 press release that … more

First windstorm of season huffed and puffed ...

The first windstorm of the season on November 11 and 12 brought trees down across the Point and caused widespread power outages across the Point.     Photo by Nic Lehoux more

Sheriff's Report – November

November 1, 2:04 p.m.: Welfare check on Edwards Drive. November 2, 4:07 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Sanders Court. November 2, 4:24 p.m.: Assault simple on Benson Road. … more

Water district to update comprehensive plan

Work on an update to the Point Roberts water district’s (PRWD) comprehensive plan is about to get underway. On Friday, November 18, district staff will be meeting with state department of … more

Letters to the Edittor – December

The Editor: This letter is to express a huge amount of gratitude for all those who stopped by Clover Blossom Farm this year and to those who had flowers delivered to their homes. We appreciate … more

Point by the numbers

Point Roberts clinic numbers for October 2022 (2021 figures following) Total 197 (139); office visit 81(87); labs 21(21); PT/INR 8(11); telemedicine visit 13(14); Physical exams 7(0); skin clinic … more

Ray Smith wants to pay it forward

After many years of running the food bank, Henry Rosenthal decided to pass the torch on to Ray Smith last April. Henry, who celebrates his 89th birthday at the end of November, has left pretty big … more

Puh-leez! Enough with the junk!

The Point Roberts parks district would like to remind well-meaning donors that the community center is not a “catch-all” donation drop-off center for those wanting to reduce clutter at … more

Free and fun things to do on the Point

Looking for new and fun experiences? Free on the Point might just be what you are looking for as winter approaches. The Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) wanted to do something to bring … more

Around The Point

The Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce is inviting chamber members and those businesses that would like to join to their annual general meeting on Wednesday, December 7. The guest speaker this year is … more

School district seeking new director

Blaine school board is asking residents, who live in district 1 and are interested filling the district’s vacant seat, to send in a letter of interest. At last month’s board meeting, … more

Nielson’s World’s Largest Christmas stocking

Last year’s winner of Nielson’s World’s Largest Christmas stocking was Jessica Richardson. more

New method to provide broadband?

Those droopy cable wires seen all over the Point might soon start looking a little more perky. Point Roberts assets of the former Delta Cablevision have been sold to RMI Communications (RMIC), a … more

Most Blaine school staff satisfied with job and workplace, new survey shows

Blaine educators were feeling ready for this school year. At a time when national polls show teachers are less satisfied than they have been in decades, most Blaine school district staff are … more

The gift of giving

Think of how lovely it is to receive a gift. Now think about how it makes you feel to give to someone else, as you see what joy it brings, or as you imagine what a gift could do for a person or … more

Library quick picks – December

Bestsellers: Going Rogue Janet Evanovich Livid Patricia Cornwell Hell Bent Leigh Bardugo Stella Maris Cormac McCarthy Movies: One Moment Danny Aiello Kim’s Convenience All … more

Obituary – Darin Jay Attrill

Darin Jay Attrill Nov. 26, 1961 – Nov. 1, 2022 Dearly loved husband of Barbie Dutcher passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer.  Darin grew up in Chilliwack, B.C. … more

2022 Election Results

Election counts are Whatcom County only.   more
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