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A case of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in Thurston County that has striking parallels to the 2021 deaths of Murray Church and Gail Amundsen has led to charges against two men accused of improperly …
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Letter to the Editor - September 5
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 don’t know there’s a problem, I …
From l.; Port of Bellingham commissioners Bobby Briscoe, Ken Bell and Michael Shepard.
Port of Bellingham’s PR deal just under legal threshold raises questions
A contract between the Port of Bellingham and Conflux Associates to provide services designed to improve public perception of the port that was authorized by port commissioners at their August 13 …
Dr. Aldo Fusaro.
Interim medical examiner candidate named
Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu announced in a September 3 letter to Whatcom County Council that he intended to appoint Dr. Aldo Fusaro as interim medical examiner while the county recruits a …
Whatcom County Courthouse.
Judge blocks Healthy Children’s Fund repeal
A ballot initiative to repeal the Healthy Children’s Fund, a voter-backed childcare and early development property tax, will not be on November ballots after a Whatcom County Superior Court …
BP Cherry Point.
bp Cherry Point to receive $26.8 million for sustainable aviation fuel
bp Cherry Point near Birch Bay is slated to receive nearly $26.8 million to help the refinery to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the first time. The grant funding comes from the help of …
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Letter to the Editor - September 5

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 don’t know there’s a problem, I …

Proposed campground draws mix of reactions

A proposal for a campground located at Mill and Johnson roads is still in the staff reviewing stage at the county planning and development department and is not expected to reach the hearing …

Annual apple harvest festival returns

The Circle of Care-sponsored seventh annual Apple Harvest Festival will be a fun weekend with freshly pressed apple cider, bingo and dancing at the Gala/Tiny Art Auction opening. There will be …

Point Roberts considers ‘Candid Camera’ for couch criminals

There was at least one unusual idea presented at the Point Roberts Community Advisory (PRCAC) meeting on August 15 and that was the installation of roadside cameras to discourage illegal dumping. …

Port to spend $100,000 in tax money to make taxpayers like them

Port of Bellingham commissioners unanimously approved spending nearly $100,000 on public relations to improve its public image during its August 13 meeting. Commissioners authorized port …

A soggy ending...

The B.C. and Canadian federal government are working to remove a sunken lodge that used to be located at the Point Roberts marina. The lodge was formerly a fishing lodge built on top of a barge and …
Dollars for Scholars
Congratulations to the Dollar Scholars!
Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars is thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2024-2025 scholarships. Congratulations to Sean Heppner, Ryan Heppner, Saffron Burberry, Claire Swanson, Angelo …
Rhiannon Allen with seedlings..
Point Roberts Garden Club: From Seedling to Blossoming Community Hub
What started as a small seed has now grown into a full branched club with flowering projects and dedicated gardeners. The Point Roberts Garden Club is open to everyone and has roughly 35 current …
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Large turnout for Point Roberts Fire District Open House

The Point Roberts Fire Department Open House had a large turnout on August 24. The community got a close-up look at the fire hall and a full variety of emergency vehicles, including the emergency …

Hot dog!

During the sandcastle contest, over 350 hot dogs, chips and pops were served to attendees enjoying the fun.

Sound Bath at Trinity Church

Another doggone rescue story

Local fire personnel turned out to rescue a pooch that had fallen down the gully at the east end of Cedar Point Avenue. Assistant chief John Shields rappelled down the cliff to the dog, body …

Whatcom County Tourism Leaders visit Point Roberts

Maple Beach Sand Sculpture Contest

Among the top winners in the Maple Beach Sandcastle Contest on August 4 were: Chunky’s Catch, Ride that Wave and Shark Attack Photos Stephen Fowler
Upcoming local renovations

Transfer station to get a face lift

Whatcom County has applied for a conditional use permit to replace the office at the Johnson Road transfer station. The county hearing examiner has scheduled a September 3 public hearing on the …

Marina to get a sand lift

The Point Roberts Marina has applied for permission to do a bypass dredging operation later this fall. This involves taking sand from the east side of the harbor breakwater and moving it to the west …
Play cards?
Seeking Bridge Players

I am reaching out to the community Point Roberts and Tsawwassen to see if there are a group of people who would be interested in playing bridge once a week or so. I have a member of our community …

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Question of the month: Where is your favorite place to walk?

Monthly updates

Letters to the Editor - September

The Editor: I wish to apologize for an oversight I made at the outdoor library concert last week [Ed. note: concert took place August 3]. Indeed, it was our first time participating in the …

Sheriff Reports - September issue

August 1, 7:17 a.m.: Vandalism cold call on Simundson Drive. August 1, 10:08 a.m.: Follow up on Simundson Drive. August 2, 12:10 p.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Benson Road. August …

Local stats - September issue

Fire Incidents for July 2024 Total calls (55); EMS calls (18), resulting in the following transports: St. Joseph Hospital (4), Airlift Northwest (3); fire classification (15) resulting in …

Crossings - September issue

 June 2024 (2023): Personal vehicles 94,354 (90,415); commercial vehicles 599 (737); buses 18 (24); pedestrians 1,010 (804). July 2024 (2023): Personal vehicles 108,589 (105,454); …

Senior's Point - September

Wednesday, September 4: Chef’s choice. Friday, September 6: Chicken apple walnut salad, whole grain roll and fresh grapes. Wednesday, September 11: Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes …

 

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Historical society hosts author event

The Point Roberts Historical Society sponsored an event featuring author Candace Wellman on August 21 with a dozen audience members in attendance. Readers enjoyed an interesting presentation by …

Monthly columns
 Library quick picks - September
Bestsellers: The Heist                               Clive Cussler Sipsworth        …
Alumni from the popular Trinity Church Music Camp program gathered for an outdoor concert at the church on August 4, with a retrospective of earlier performances.
Church News - September
The first Sunday of August featured a reunion of the Trinity Music Camp, where former campers sang songs from past plays, and three former crew members performed original pieces. Kiara Strijack began …
In the Garden - September
It’s August 23, and I’m gazing out my window at a cool, drizzly day. My eyes can’t tell if it’s early spring or late autumn, but my mind knows we’re on the downward side …

Afternoons at Maple Beach
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Joke Telling Contest

The 2024 Joke Telling Contest was a fun and funny fundraiser for Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness (PREP), held at the community center on August 17. From l, master of ceremonies Lucy Williams, …

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