“Come forth into the light of things, Let Nature be your teacher.” Much of William Wordsworth’s poetry reveals his deep wonder at the world of nature. His conviction was that a … more

In the Covid-19 silver linings category, meet Rose Hawayek, whose path to Point Roberts was paved in part by the pandemic. In 2020, when Covid-19 restrictions caused the closure of her successful San … more

Among the bright promises of spring are flowers. Snowdrops, with their shyly dropping heads, have had their day and soon will come the flashy stars of April tulips. For Catherine Stewart, spring … more

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

Rena Andreoli With the launch of her signature business, “rena bella beauty,” Point Roberts resident Rena Andreoli is fulfilling a lifelong dream. And her line of nourishing oils is … more

Chwynyn Vaughan’s Garden Stand, located on Culp Court in Point Roberts, is the culmination of her holistic approach to life; a blending of her love of sustainability, organic goodness, natural … more

Joining a welcome group of newcomers, Breeda Desmond and Mike Bell find life in Point Roberts is “even better than we could have believed.” And they didn’t find us online. Their … more

I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.      The year 2021 marks 20 years of life in Point … more

[caption id="attachment_16849" align="aligncenter" width="480"] A new generation takes over at South Beach House. At top, Mark Holub and Tennessee Briand; bottom, Diana and Max Briand holding the … more

Mark Stowe. By Margot Griffiths Point Roberts resident Mark Stowe is an attorney with a wide-ranging practice. While he has clients in Seattle, Bellingham, Point Roberts and Canada, Mark says his … more

Alex Peltier in competition. Courtesy photos By Margot Griffiths With roots in Point Roberts seven generations deep, Alex Peltier is unique to our community. It was in the mid-19th century that her … more

By Margot Griffiths After a career spanning half a century and half the globe, Gaspar Schulek chose the quiet beauty of Point Roberts after retiring in 1998. His … more

By Margot Griffiths Point Roberts’ resident eagle expert, Jeff Butts, has long been fascinated by the magnificent birds that nest in our forests and fish off our … more

By Margot Griffiths Laura Carson is a promising young jockey on an international racing circuit. At 24, she has ridden, and won, some prestigious races and it all … more