Public Meetings — Jan. 3, 2018

Thursday, Jan. 4 • Whatcom County Council, special meeting to finalize a process for appointing a new member to At-Large Position B on Jan. 9, council chambers, County Courthouse, ...

Christmas tree pickup on Jan. 6

FERNDALE — Cub Scout Pack 4026 will again be picking up unwanted Christmas trees within Ferndale city limits. Those wishing to have their tree hauled must have it out at the curb ...

Free screening of ‘Men in Black’

FERNDALE — The City of Ferndale is hosting a free movie night Friday, Feb. 16, in the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry St., starting at 6:30 p.m. “Men in Black,” ...

Overnight shelter expanded in Bellingham

Lighthouse Mission works with church to create 70 spots BELLINGHAM — Lighthouse Mission Ministries has launched two efforts to provide emergency overnight shelter for up to 70 more ...

Calendar – Week of Jan. 3, 2018

Ongoing Noon music The Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., hosts free live noon-hour entertainment on Wednesdays in the Piano Lounge. It’s Sylvia Bos on Jan. 3 and Meg Kreig on Jan. ...

Ferndale: Growing in 2017, learning for 2018

This is a guest column submitted to the Ferndale Record by Ferndale Mayor Jon Mutchler. As I’m finishing my second year as mayor of Ferndale, one thing has become crystal clear to ...

County needs citizens serving on various boards in 2018

Appointments are by either County Council or County Executive WHATCOM — As of Jan. 31, 2018, volunteer positions on county boards, committees and commissions will go vacant, requiring ...

Mary Margaret ‘Peggy’ Gundel

Mary Margaret “Peggy” Gundel passed away on Dec. 21, 2017. She was born June 28, 1922 to Howard and Mary Booth in Lyons, Colorado. The family was one of very modest means, which ...

Terri Potts

Terri Lynne Potts went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Dec. 25, 2017 after her courageous two-year battle with cancer. She was known for her generous, fun and caring ways. Terri ...

Rose Mae Bork

Rose Mae Bork went to meet her Lord on Dec. 26, 2017. She was born Aug. 14, 1941, in Gleason, Wisconsin, the oldest of four children. She was preceded in death by her parents, George ...