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Blaine schools return to in-person classes, cases hit record-high prior to remote learning

The Blaine school district returned to in-person learning this week after moving class remote for last week’s four-day school week.  Superintendent Christopher Granger announced the … more

Church News – February

Greetings and blessings in this new year! And much gratitude for all of the blessings of the year we just left behind. A year ago we were in the process of assessing the damages that time and … more

Fire Incidents for December 2021

Total calls (36); EMS calls (16), resulting in the following transports: PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center (4), Airlift Northwest (0), North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (0); Fire classification (6) … more

Library quick picks – February

Bestsellers: Fencing with the King ...................... Diana Abu-Jaber The Lightning Rod ........................... Brad Meltzer French Braid ..................................... … more

Sheriff's Report – January

January 2, 5:06 a.m.: Follow up on Edwards Drive. January 2, 7:37 a.m.: Alarm audible on Uscandia Lane. January 3, 7:50 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Sunset Drive. January 8, 11:54 a.m.: … more

Recipes from the Point – Chili Verde Pork Stew

Today we meet Antonio Sule, Point Roberts’ own Mexican chef! Antonio came to Point Roberts just to help a fellow chef out in her time of need and, as many of us did, just fell in love with … more

Water district hopes for grant funds

The Point Roberts water district is asking to be considered a high priority when the county decides how to hand out federal infrastructure dollars. In a January 18 letter to county executive … more

People of the Point – Ollie Otter Bakery

It’s Saturday morning at the Point Roberts Community Center, and a knot of people gather around the corner booth at Your Local Small Market. Ollie Otter Bakery is offering a selection of … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Library

We began the year working behind the scenes, but the Library Express Room was open daily for convenient pick-ups, with a small selection of movies and books for browsers, and curbside service as … more

Parks commissioners sworn in

Three of four recently appointed parks commissioners were sworn in on December 14; from l., Mitch Friedman, Michael Cressy and Matt Wang. Bill Zidel was sworn in at the parks district first meeting … more

Year in Review: Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce

The Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce has faced the hardships to Point Roberts businesses since the start of the pandemic, head on. Brian Calder, president of the chamber, has sent out numerous press … more

Blaine schools in need of substitutes

The Blaine school district is looking for substitutes in all positions. Superintendent Christopher Granger is encouraging anybody who thinks they may have an interest in education or would like to … more

Grants will help Whidbey extend broadband on Point

Whidbey Telecom has received grant funding to continue their push to build a fiber network to serve all the businesses and homes on the Point. “We continue to invest in Point Roberts and … more

A slew of local businesses change hands

In the words of Jimmy Buffett, the three well-known Point Roberts businesses have recently changed hands as their owners decided on “changes of latitude, changes in attitude.” After … more

Letters to the Editor – February

The Editor and Dave Armstrong: Sorry to hear about your missing cat. I have a fabulous cat too; I would hate to have him go missing. But why do you have a collar with a bell on her? … more

Whoa, pardner! Slow down when passing horses ...

 Horses can be easily spooked by loud or speeding vehicles leading to possible injuries to the riders or passersby. Please slow down and give plenty of room while passing. Above, from r., … more

Seabright Farm stairs

The stairs at Seabright Farm are temporarily closed due to beach erosion at the foot of the stairs. Photo by Pat Grubb more

A Look Back at the Year That Just Was

January • In a 5-2 vote, Whatcom County Council approved changes to the ordinance that determines the makeup and operations of the Point Roberts Advisory Committee (PRCAC), increasing the … more

School district plans to return to in-person learning next week, contingent on staffing, Granger says

Blaine school district superintendent Christopher Granger said in a January 24 school board meeting that the district plans to return to in-person learning Monday, January 31, after all schools … more

Stand up, get involved, do good

 There looks to be an opportunity for a budding politician to step up and put their name forward to be appointed to one of our local district. Two sitting commissioners, one at the fire district … more
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