Gardening resolutions for the new year
For as enthusiastic about gardening as I am, I’ll admit I find winter a wonderful season of refreshment with few gardening tasks. And this year, for the first time in several, we’re ...
Class III price averaged $14.87 in 2016, lowest since 2010
Benchmark milk prices in California and the Federal Orders ended 2016 in different directions. The December FO Class III price is $17.40 per hundredweight (cwt.), up 64 cents from November, ...
Plunging into the new year
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Cold weather returns
30s will be the high for a while WHATCOM — As predicted, the cold weather has returned. As of Monday, temperatures in north Whatcom County had dropped into the low 20s, with a possibility ...
Whatcom berry grower faces $102,000 Ecology penalty
‘George’ Sandhu allegedly watered a 220-acre field illegally and did not submit required records By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — A county berry grower is being ...
North Whatcom fire chief Pernett wins a high professional credential
WHATCOM — Fire Chief William Pernett of North Whatcom Fire and Rescue has successfully completed the process that awards him the professional designation “Chief Fire Officer.” ...
Exploring the best movies of 2016
2016: the year of the sequel By Brent Lindquist [email protected] Love it or hate it, 2016 has come to a close, and it has been an interesting year for movies. The year that ...
Spring Creek, with businesses’ help, raises $1,300 for New Way Ministries
BELLINGHAM — Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living raised more than $1,300 during its “Christmas In The Forest” fundraiser on behalf of New Way Ministries of Lynden. The ...
Workshops aid in managing land, horses
Upcoming training at three venues LYNDEN — It’s time to plan for best land and animal management in 2017. Three workshops sponsored by the Whatcom Conservation District can assist ...
Public Meetings — Jan. 4, 2017
Wednesday, Jan. 4 • Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board, Skagit Publishing community meeting room, 1215 Anderson Rd., Mount Vernon, 1 p.m. The board assists the northwest Washington ...