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Senior's Point: March 2019

Wednesdays & Fridays Games, Snooker & more! March Lunch Menu Friday, March 1: Herb pork chop, mashed potatoes, broccoli Normandy, garden salad and applesauce. Wednesday, March … more

Library Picks: March, 2019

By Kris Lomedico Bestsellers: The Tale Teller .............. Anne Hillerman Roar .............................. Cecelia Ahern The List .......................... J.A. … more

Point Roberts Airpark changes hands

By Meg Olson Point Roberts Airpark is now under new ownership and local management. In December 2018, Jason Taylor, who has lifelong roots in Point Roberts, purchased the property … more

Pay attention to your mental health

By Maureen M. Buckley, LMHC Do you pay attention to your mental health? Wellness is how you think, what you eat and drink, your genetics, your attitude, your lifestyle. Dr. Sean … more

Preparing for the worst

By Campbell McCluskey A wind storm in December and a series of sub-freezing snaps, including unusual snows, in February. How well was the Point prepared and how well have we survived? … more

Obituary – Howard Bushnell

Howard Bushnell June 23, 1942 – January 30, 2019 A gentle and compassionate soul, Howard was born to Kelleth and Elna Bushnell in Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up with sisters … more

Obituary – John Sand

John with daughters Katie and Evelyn. John Sand June 11, 1942 – February 11, 2019 John Sand was born in Whatcom County on June 11, 1942 to parents Agnes … more

Fire commissioner appointed

Newly appointed fire commissioner Raye Newmen swearing the oath of office. By Pat Grubb The Point Roberts fire commission is back at full strength following the appointment of Raye Newmen at the … more

Journalists criticize proposal giving the legislature exemptions to public disclosure laws

By Emma Epperly WNPA Olympia News Bureau Media organization representatives from across Washington lambasted proposed legislation that exempts the legislature from … more

Storm Warning

By Pat Grubb The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for western Whatcom County including Point Roberts and points south. Heavy snow … more

Burial, cremation or … compost?

By Emma Scher, WNPA Olympia News Bureau Giving a whole new meaning to “pushing up daisies,” Washington residents may be able to compost their bodies into soil when they … more

Proposed legislation addresses definition of “milk”

By Emma Epperly, WNPA Olympia News Bureau Proposed legislation would make it illegal to sell milk products not produced by mammals. Almond, oat and other non-dairy milks could not be … more

Blaine teacher arrested for assaulting student

By Jami Makan A Blaine Primary School teacher was arrested on January 24 for assaulting a student with disabilities, according to the Blaine Police … more

School board approves 2,000-seat grandstand design

District identifies ways to pay for potential cost overrun By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school board on January 28 voted unanimously to move forward with a … more

Murder suspect arrested after abandoning stolen vehicle in Blaine

By Jami Makan A homicide suspect was arrested earlier this week in Surrey, B.C. after illegally crossing the border in Blaine, where he left a stolen van. Photo courtesy of the Blaine Police … more

Obituary Wilma Donaldson

October 2, 1921 – January 16, 2019 Long-time Point Roberts resident Wilma Louise Donaldson died January 16 at Delta Hospital at the age of 97. Wilma was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to … more

Expanded trash collection goes off without major hitches

By Meg Olson According to Cando Recycling and Disposal Services owner David Gellatly, the numbers from the rollout of mandatory garbage pickup show the system is doing what it’s supposed to … more

Ham operators to hold field day

By Meg Olson As recent events have shown, emergencies don’t only happen during inclement weather, so members of the Point Roberts Amateur Radio Club (PRARC) will be holding a winter version … more

The first minds...

By Meg Olson In his latest book, Point Roberts resident Arthur Reber makes the argument that if it’s alive, it knows it, at least at some level. “The First Minds: Caterpillars, … more

Book on Gene Kiniski released

By Meg Olson In his new biography of Gene Kiniski, author Steven Verrier goes beyond the wrestling legend to document a life that left its stamp on the communities of Blaine, Point Roberts … more
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