Whatcom County is reviewing an application from Puget Sound Energy to replace the Point Roberts substation.

A new state report on the most invasive species in the Puget Sound basin has found two of them in Point Roberts.

Brock Tully, a seasonal resident of Point Roberts, wants to invite the community to a concert celebrating kindness.

Three Holland lop-eared rabbits were rescued from the bushes at the Point Roberts marina in late September

We all know someone – maybe even you – who is overweight despite a healthy diet and plenty of exercise. They don’t snack on fatty foods, bags of chips and candy bars or drink sugar-loaded soft drinks, yet they “gain weight just looking at food!” Sound familiar? It may be an immune system reaction to food.

Local sheriff’s deputies continue to investigate recent burglaries in the Donegal Drive, Whalen Drive and Johnson Road area.

The Bellingham-based environmental group that has been one of the strongest opponents of the Gateway Pacific Terminal has filed a 60-day notice of intent to sue the Seattle-based shipping terminal company proposing the project.

An older male Steller sea lion that seemed to have taken up residence at Lighthouse Marine Park was found dead earlier this month, reportedly due to kidney failure.

A phone scam that has struck numerous places across the country has recently been reported in Birch Bay.

The 2011 Blaine High School homecoming court was named October 6 at the performing arts center.

The Point Roberts Registered Voters’ Association is inviting local voters to meet the candidates on the November ballot.

Whatcom County is reviewing an application from Puget Sound Energy to replace the Point Roberts substation.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers planning trips across the border this weekend to make sure they have their proper documents and to anticipate heavy traffic during the celebration of Canada’s Thanksgiving on October 10th.

Are they trying get out or get in? Only the teacher knows. The first days of primary school have the kids climbing the wall. Photo by Meg Olson.

The first meeting of the Blaine school board began with a work session on a subject that is near, but perhaps not dear, to board members’ hearts: money troubles.

Construction has begun on the parking lot and restrooms for Lily Point Marine Park, closing off the main entrance to the park for two months.

Water district commissioners are giving alternatives to buying water from Vancouver more serious consideration.

On Sunday, September 25, Greg and Denise Denny were on their way back to the Point Roberts marina from a trip to the San Juans when they lost their engine in a storm with 30-knot winds pushing them fast toward South Beach.

The Point Roberts Historical Society held its third quarterly meeting of the year on September 21 at the community center. The next gathering is on December 7 – everyone is welcome to attend the traditional festive Christmas meeting.

The Point Roberts Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners position Marco Aurilio left in August will once again be in need of filling come the November election.

The Delta Music Makers Concert Band performed at the Point Roberts community center on September 11.

“That’s our motto. All year, all local, all organic,” said farm founder and community garden association director George Wright.

A new PRCAC commissioner and a new way to pay the water bill

The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) is reporting that it is now easier to get restricted items across the border.