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Did you know that Point Roberts was named after Robert Gray, “an American explorer who was the first to sail up the Columbia River to its mouth?” Did you enjoy driving from Tsawwassen to …
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By Pat Grubb |
7/29/22 12:54 AM
Mandatory random testing of international air travelers landing in Canada resumed July 19 for travelers who are fully vaccinated. The Public Health Agency Canada had paused the tests in June after …
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By Pat Grubb |
7/29/22 12:54 AM
The Point Roberts fire district will continue classes to teach CPR on Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 28 at 1 p.m. at the Benson Road firehall. Email chief@wcfd5.com if interested. Photo …
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7/29/22 12:53 AM
Up the beach from Lily Point, there is a large boiler which has been rusting away for over 130 years. Contrary to popular belief, the big boiler is not a remnant of the cannery at Lily Point. Indeed, …
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By MArk Swenson |
7/29/22 12:51 AM
July’s hot weather got everyone out to the beach. The Maple Beach Bike Parade brought out around 50 young cyclists on July 23. Sweet Water Ice Cream truck was on hand to help everyone cool off. …
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7/29/22 12:49 AM
Kay (Agnes) Kovanen
September 16, 1928 – May 7, 2022
Agnes L. (McDowell) Kovanen passed away peacefully on July 7, 2022 at the age of 93 in Point Roberts, Washington. Known as Kay, she …
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7/29/22 12:44 AM
Judith (Moira) Mann
January 27, 1936 – June 15, 2022
It’s shared with great sadness that Judith (Moira) Mann, passed away in her sleep on June 15.Judith had recently suffered a …
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7/29/22 12:43 AM
Nancy Wilson
May 8, 1960 – July 6, 2022
Nancy Wilson, long-time Point Roberts summer visitor, passed away peacefully in her home in West Vancouver; she was 63. Nancy had a bright spirit …
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7/29/22 12:42 AM
Fire Incidents for June 2022
Total calls (39); EMS calls (15), resulting in the following transports: Saint Joseph Hospital (2), Airlift Northwest (4), County Medic (2); Fire classification (6) …
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7/29/22 12:39 AM
Attendees of the Point Roberts Park & Recreation District’s summer kids camp got to experience several field trips in addition to activities around the Point. Trips were made to the Greater …
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7/29/22 12:38 AM
A few weeks ago, I spoke with a friend’s granddaughter, a youth leader in her church. She was starting to process big questions about what she reads in the bible and was unsure where to turn. I …
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By Gina Gaudet |
7/29/22 12:35 AM
Lisa Brown, director of Washington state department of commerce, was the featured speaker at the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association’s annual general meeting on July 21. Among other issues, …
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7/29/22 12:34 AM
Has the county not got around to cutting down overgrown roadsides? Do you have a pothole on your street? Do you have road or ditch-related flooding or drainage problems? If so, submit a request to …
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7/29/22 12:29 AM
June 7, 12:28 p.m.: Prowler cold call on Claire Lane.
June 7, 4:25 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Gulf Road.
June 7, 5:18 p.m.: Littering cold call on Gulf Road.
June 7, 5:21 p.m.: Traffic …
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7/29/22 12:26 AM
Bestsellers:
A World of Curiosities ................ Louise Penny
Goering’s Gold ............................... Richard O’Rawe
Barefoot …
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By Kris Lomedico |
7/29/22 12:25 AM
Photos by Pat Grubb unless otherwise noted
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7/29/22 12:22 AM
The Maple Beach Bike Parade brought out around 50 young cyclists on July 23.
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7/28/22 08:28 PM
Tonight at 5 p.m., the director of the Washington State Department of Commerce, Lisa J. Brown, PhD, will be the keynote speaker at the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association’s 2022 annual general …
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7/21/22 01:53 PM
Whatcom County Council requested during its July 12 meeting for BERK Consulting to provide data and review the scope of its report on the county’s Covid-19 pandemic response, after preliminary …
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By Ian Haupt |
7/20/22 07:22 PM
People experiencing mental health distress now have easier access to services. By texting or calling 988, anyone in the U.S. can receive support from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline …
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7/20/22 07:08 PM
