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Thu, May 12, 2011 

 

Registration for kindergarten is open now

Get a headstart on next fall's kindergarten class...

Concert to raise funds for tsunami victims

Come help the Point raise money to help victims of the Japan tsunami

Start planning for an animated 4th of July

Plans are underway once again for the annual July 4 parade.

Thu, May 5, 2011 

 

Point voters turn in lowest numbers for school bond vote

Not only did the Point post the lowest turnout percent-wise, it also had the smallest numbers in favor of the bond.

Fri, Apr 29, 2011 

 

Biking into May

May is Bike Month in Whatcom County: Get out and enjoy the warm weather on a Gulf Road cruiser.

Advisory group working on transportation priorities

The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) provided a rousing forum for community discussion but only one action item emerged: developing a top five list of community transportation priorities.

Park district considering improvements to Baker Field

Parks commissioners will be examining their budget to see how much they can contribute to the Wednesday Night Warriors’ drive to make Baker Field more useable for sports and community activities.

Blaine school district bond fails to pass

The Blaine school district capital projects bond initiative did not meet the 60 percent requirement and has failed as of Wednesday, April 27.

Fire district board holds firm on tax rate hike

Fire district commissioners agreed to give up a few thousand dollars in fees for responding to medical emergencies, but they declined to roll back their levy rate in the face of higher than anticipated property valuation.

Beach Club submits new proposal

The Point Roberts Beach Club proposal has rumbled back to life with a revised application for a 62-lot subdivision on 60 acres bordered by Paul’s Road and APA Road. There are few changes in the current proposal other than scope.

Keeping the buzz going

Want to get buzzed? The Point Roberts Beekeepers Association’s next meeting will take place on Monday, June 13 at 7 p.m. in the community center.

Celebrating the Earth

On Earth Day, April 22, community members gathered to share prayers, music and thoughts honoring the planet.

Historical group looking for new digs

The Point Roberts Historical Society is seeking space to house a museum in the local community center and space for an outdoor display.

Wild about Whatcom

The “Wild About Whatcom” traveling art show sponsored by Allied Arts of Whatcom County was welcomed to the community center with a wine and cheese reception featuring music by Point Roberts Wind Ensemble.

School board OKs budget changes

The Blaine school board took the first decisive step in 2011-2012 budget preparations by approving approximately $1.6 million in budget adjustments on Monday, April 25.

Assessor defends values

A disgruntled Point Roberts property owner’s complaint ended up sparking a series of questions about the fairness of the latest property assessments.

If you build it, will they come?

Or, in the case of the local library branch, will there be enough funding to open it for more than 18 hours a week, the current operating hours?

NEXUS opening earlier

Point Roberts got an Easter treat from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): two extra hours of NEXUS.

What can we, as Point Roberts residents, learn from 2011 Japanese tsunami ?

On Friday, March 11 at 2:46 p.m., we were in Japan when the biggest earthquake in recorded Japanese history struck.

Come & clean the Point on May 14

The Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness Group (PREP) and the Point Roberts Registered Voters Association are teaming up to sponsor a community cleanup day.

Cell tower soon to grace skyline?

Point Roberts is one step closer to having its own cellular telephone tower, and the local parks department is poised to boost its budget by slightly more than 25 percent.

Dean's List

Shelby Mary Hebert, a sophomore at the University of Washington, made the Dean’s List for the winter quarter.

Nurseries galore!

Local gardeners have no shortage of choices with three nurseries open on the Point this May.

There went Peter Cottontail!

The Point Roberts Parent Teacher Organization set a new record at their annual egg hunt at Lighthouse Marine Park, hiding one thousand eggs for little hunters to find.


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