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Fire commission votes to buy replacement ambulance

In an emergency special meeting held October 16, Point Roberts fire commissioners voted to authorize the purchase of a new ambulance after A58, its frontline ambulance, was taken out of service due …

Chief reports improved fire protection score

Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB) have re-evaluated fire protection capabilities in Point Roberts. The score has improved to a four from our previous score of five. This new score …

Top row; Alicia Rule and Raymond Pelletti run for the 42nd Legislative District Position 1 seat. Bottom row; Joe Timmons and Kamal Bhachu run for the 42nd Legislative District Position 2 seat.

42nd Legislative District candidates answer how they will help Point Roberts residents

With November ballots expected to arrive to voters in the coming week, the All Point Bulletin posed one question to candidates for the 42nd Legislative District Position 1 and Position 2 races: If …

The Whatcom County official ballot drop box at the Blaine Public Library.

November ballots mailed to voters, ballot processing begins Oct. 18

November 5 general election ballots will be arriving on Whatcom County voters’ doorsteps any day as ballots were mailed on October 16. Voters may cast their votes immediately upon …

Junior outside hitter Carly Saunders, c., and sophomore outside hitter Teia Dube, r., block an Anacortes spike during the second set of Blaine’s 3-0 loss on October 15. Dube tallied four kills, five digs and one ace in the loss.

Football, volleyball and girls soccer drop consecutive losses

It was a week most Blaine fall sports teams would like to forget. After wins against Mt. Baker last week, girls soccer lost its next three games and volleyball was swept in its last two games. After …

There was a full house for the Point Roberts Hospital District’s monthly meeting on May 8 at the community center, as patients of the Point Roberts clinic showed up to express their support for the current operators. From l., district superintendent Barbara Wayland, commissioner Sara Oggel and commission chair Stephen Falk. Fellow commissioner Noel Newbolt attended virtually via Zoom.

Hospital superintendent announces retirement

Point Roberts Hospital District superintendent Barbara Wayland has announced her intention to retire effective with the district’s regular meeting in December. She announced her decision at the …

Chief reports improved fire protection score

Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB) have re-evaluated fire protection capabilities in Point Roberts. The score has improved to a four from our previous score of five. This new score …

Point Roberts fire chief Christopher Carleton during a December snowstorm.

Fireside Chat

The summer is ending and fall is around the corner. Soon we will be celebrating the holidays with our families, friends and loved ones. Enjoy the love, laughter, tears and warmth that this time can …

Shellfish harvesting partially reopens in north Whatcom County

County health officials have partially lifted the molluscan shellfish biotoxin closure in north Whatcom County, allowing shellfish harvesting with the exception of butter and varnish clams along …

From l.; Port of Bellingham executive director Rob Fix and commissioners Michael Shepard, Ken Bell and Bobby Briscoe during the October 15 Port of Bellingham meeting.

Port of Bellingham OKs another just under 100K, no-bid contract

Port of Bellingham commissioners approved another consultant contract at their regular board meeting on October 15. The contract authorized port executive director Rob Fix to execute a personal …

Upcoming events

Belle, an inflatable 25-foot-high pig, helped launch the Go Solar and Save program at the Inter- national Marketplace on September 8. “We spoke to over 50 people in a few hours on Sunday after- noon,” said Kara Smith, a local resident and Solar volunteer.

Going big on Solar!

Point residents Shauna Sylvester and Steve Work found themselves frustrated with the complexities of installing solar at their home. Last fall, the couple decided to organize free public info …

Looking for some Halloween fun?

The fire department’s Spook-tacular Haunted House and Social is taking place on Saturday, October 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the fire hall. There will be a haunted house for zombies young and old, …

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Football’s unbeaten streak ends, volleyball sweep aside Mt. Baker

The past week was a mixed bag for Blaine High School sports. Coming into a huge game against Lynden Christian, at home, after starting the season 4-0 and earning a 1A state ranking – which …

Orca and calf visit Point Roberts Marina

First phase of drainage study presented to PRCAC

The first phase of a Point Roberts drainage study has now been completed and a pretty picture it isn’t. Whatcom County Public Works staffers presented their initial overview at the Point …

Illegally removed Maple Beach No Parking signs replaced

Residents in Maple Beach were taken aback when 12 No Parking signs attached with bolts to the seawall were removed by persons unknown in the early hours of September 7. There has been no parking …

Around the point

“It’s a lot of fun cooking for the locals.”

Cameron Calvert is the new head chef at the Pier Restaurant, located at the marina in Point Roberts. A local by birth, Cameron is the son of John Calvert, a contractor in the area. His culinary …

People on the street: What do you enjoy about volunteering?

People of the Point: Bennett Blaustein

Since retiring to Point Roberts 10 years ago, Bennett Blaustein has been filming aspects of life on the Point and posting them on YouTube. These videos can be accessed on his website pointroberts.tv. …

Undersheriff put on administrative leave amid investigation

Monthly updates

- In the Garden: October
  
  Autumn is officially here. The days are growing shorter and there’s a refreshing nip in the morning air. Summer gardening will soon be a …
- Church news: October
  
  We are pleased to be welcoming two guest pastors to Trinity Church this month. On Sunday, October 6, Reverend John Roddam will be offering the …
- Library quick picks: October
  
  Bestsellers: Den of …
- Letters to the Editor: October issue
  
  The Editor: First, I’d like to thank Samuel for bringing up the issue regarding past- or close-to-date products. As I’ve always said, if I …
- Local stats: October
  
  Fire Incidents for August 2024 (2023 figures following) Total calls (57); EMS calls (20), resulting in the following transports: St. Joseph …
- Sheriff's report: October issue
  
  September 1, 11:44 a.m.: Serve papers on Marina Drive. September 1, 1:37 p.m.: Traffic stop on Tyee Drive. September 1, 7:37 p.m.: Assist …

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All Point Bulletin: October 2024

First phase of drainage study presented to PRCAC

The first phase of a Point Roberts drainage study has now been completed and a pretty picture it isn’t. Whatcom County Public Works staffers presented their initial overview at the Point …

All Point Bulletin: October 2024

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