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The Whatcom County Planning Commission has started its review of changes to a Whatcom County Code specific to Point Roberts (WCC 20.72) being proposed by the Point Roberts Community Advisory …
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By Meg Olson |
9/25/20 04:01 PM
Tahlequah and her new male calf have been seen off Point Roberts recently. These photos were taken September 20 south of the marina. Tahlequah is known for having carried its previous calf for 17 …
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9/25/20 04:00 PM
Philip John Sopow
February 22, 1933 – August 31, 2020
On Monday, August 31, 2020, Philip John Sopow of Nanaimo, B.C., passed away at 88 years of age from complications due to blood …
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9/25/20 03:59 PM
The Editor:
Thanks for the great article and photo that you published on July 31, 2020.
My wife and I have received so much positive feedback from friends with whom we have shared the article. …
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9/25/20 03:58 PM
Traffic into Point Roberts for July 2020 (2019 figures following): Passenger vehicles – 14,194 (246,411); Commercial vehicles – 296 (2,300).
Traffic into Point Roberts for June 2020 …
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9/25/20 03:58 PM
PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, October 6, 6 p.m. at Saltwater Café.
PR Hospital District: Tuesday, October 13 at 7 p.m. Info: pointrobertsclinic.com.
Whatcom County Planning …
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9/25/20 03:57 PM
Bestsellers:
The Four Winds . . Kristin Hannah
Daylight . . . . . . . David Baldacci
Fortune & Glory . . Janet Evanovich
Missing and …
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By Kris Lomedico |
9/25/20 03:57 PM
September 20, 7:31 a.m.: Watchfor on Simundson Drive.
September 20, 12:30 p.m.: Security
check cold call on Greenwood
Drive.
September 19, 10:45 a.m.: Serve
papers on Edwards …
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9/25/20 03:56 PM
Supposedly, Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a story in just six words. His response?
“For sale: Baby shoes. Never worn.” It turns out that Hemingway’s role has …
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9/23/20 05:21 PM
Senate bill to aid Point Roberts filed
U.S. Senator Patty Murray along with her two counterparts from Minnesota, senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, has introduced legislation that would …
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By Pat Grubb |
9/17/20 07:12 PM
A countywide program is distributing more than $2.5 million in federal funds to support local businesses impacted by Covid-19. The Whatcom ReStart grants, funded by federal CARES Act dollars, will …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
9/17/20 05:50 PM
Banner Bank has informed local customers that it will be closing its Point Roberts branch and consolidating its operations with its Blaine branch shortly before Christmas. The branch is located …
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By Pat Grubb |
9/17/20 05:46 PM
The coronavirus pandemic has canceled events large and small this summer, from the Tokyo Olympics to family reunions. Some may have thought this year’s wedding season was canceled too, …
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By Ian Haupt and Kyra Planetz |
9/16/20 07:19 PM
There’s a new law I want to tell you about (or, more accurately, a change to a current law), but before I do, I’m asking you to have an open mind. And be patient; to give this change of …
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By Doug Dahl |
9/16/20 05:48 PM
A survey done by Western Washington University’s Border Policy Research Institute provides concrete proof that the border closure has dramatically affected businesses in Point Roberts. A report …
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By Pat Grubb |
9/10/20 06:29 PM
New state and federal amendments allowing flexibility for food service and transportation funding are coming as the Blaine school district plans to open its doors to a small cohort of students before …
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By Grace McCarthy |
9/9/20 07:48 PM
Scientists trapped 33 European green crabs last week, 28 of which were in the mouth of Dakota Creek – one of the highest week’s capture since trapping for the invasive species began in …
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By Grace McCarthy |
9/9/20 06:47 PM
For the time being, at least, it appears the Government of Canada is standing firm on its one-size-fits-all approach to border security. In a series of inquiries dating back to the beginning of …
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By Pat Grubb |
9/3/20 07:01 PM
Responding to unexpected demand, the Port of Bellingham is increasing the frequency of emergency ferry service from Point Roberts to the mainland to days a week, effective September 8. The ferry will …
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By Pat Grubb |
9/3/20 06:59 PM
Asian giant hornet sightings continue in Birch Bay as workers start appearing for the fall. The two most recent sightings occurred August 18 and 19, bringing the total count of confirmed hornet …
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By Grace McCarthy |
9/2/20 08:13 PM
