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Cutline oops

Blame it on a non-football fan. Jack Procter was recruited by the Washington State University Cougars football team, not the Huskies. (University of Washington is home to the Huskies. Who knew?) Go … more

Around the Point – April

Following a sparsely attended virtual candidates forum, the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) will consider skipping a community vote in filling two vacancies. PRCAC president … more

A border station history

Boundary Bay Border Station The Point Roberts-Boundary Bay crossing is one of thirteen along Washington’s 427-mile shared border with British Columbia, and the westernmost on the United … more

Canada relaxes test rules at borders

The Canadian government announced March 17 that travelers entering Canada by air, land or water will no longer need to present a negative Covid-19 test. The high rate of vaccinations in Canada, the … more

The Point comes back to life!

 Ladybug Nursery’s Darlene Gibbs has a wide range of flowers, plants and vegetable starts for those looking to cheer up the homestead; the crew at Westwind Marine are getting tons of calls … more

A country store re-imagined

Neil and Krystal King were living in Portland, Oregon during the early stages of the Covid-19 virus when they read a news article about Point Roberts. They both had work they could do from home and … more

November was a very, very rainy month

Rainfall in our area reached record numbers for the month of November last year. According to Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD), which tracks precipitation at its office in Birch Bay on … more

Poet’s Corner

Never Lose the Days You’re In   Shed the hard times with every tear, and do not fight to hold them near With each new day they’re less and less, let love hold you in … more

Church News – April

A walk to the beach at Lily Point speaks to me of the season of Lent to Easter A bright day: The sunlight illuminates tiny yellow flower buds which, from even a slight distance, resemble tiny … more

Obituary – Karen Scotti

Karen Scotti December 23, 1941 – Feb. 26, 2022 Karen Scotti passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada, after a brief illness. Her younger brother, Jay, was at her side. Anyone of you who knew … more

U.S. Coast Guard offering online boater education courses

The U.S. Coast Guard is offering the opportunity this spring to obtain a Washington state Boater Education Card through online courses. All Washington state residents over the age of 12 or born after … more

Sheriff's Reports –March

March 1, 2:48 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Tyee Drive and McKenzie Way. March 1, 4:16 p.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Vista Way. March 5, 1:24 p.m.: Serve papers on Evergreen Lane. … more

Crossings – April Issue

Traffic into Point Roberts January and February 2022, with figures for 2021 following. January: Vehicles – 18,444 (12,248). February: Vehicles – 23,831 (11,172). more

Library quick picks – April

Bestsellers: The Cold Millions --------------------------------- Jess Walter Fox Creek ------------------------------------------ William Kent Krueger Fairy Tale … more

County works expects spring repairs

Whatcom County public works staff anticipates repairs to the Maple Beach seawall damaged in last summer’s fatal crash will be underway in late spring. “Our plan is to request quotes … more

Canada expected to drop Covid-19 border tests

The Canadian government is expected to announce that travelers entering Canada will no longer need to show a negative Covid-19 test, according to CBC News. Reports said the announcement could come as … more

It's official: Canada announces it's dropping the Covid-19 test requirement for vaccinated travelers

The Canadian government announced today (March 17) that travelers entering Canada by air, land or water will no longer need to present a negative Covid-19 test. The high rate of vaccinations in … more

On a clear day, you can see forever

On a clear day, you can see forever … The snow-capped Olympic Mountains reflecting the early morning sun as seen from The Cottages at Seabright. more

Full slate of activities for Wings Over Water

Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival will host family-friendly activities, feature artists and view live raptors during the educational birding event this weekend in Blaine, Birch Bay and … more

Sports roundup: Spring sports start, boys soccer falls to Lynden

The spring sports season started this week as all Blaine High School teams have competitions scheduled. The boys soccer team got off to a rough start to the season as it lost 3-0 to Lynden High … more
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