Albert “Al” Smit

Photograph of deceased not provided Albert “Al” Smit passed away on Dec. 16 after battling MDS and Acute Leukemia. A memorial service will be held at North Bay Christ the King Church, ...

Ken Visser

Photograph of deceased not provided Ken Visser, age 74, passed away Friday, Dec. 24. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

MIELKE MARKET: 2021: A wild ride for the dairy industry

While most pundits agree that 2020 gave the world a wild ride unlike anything ever experienced at an amusement park, 2021 wasn’t a whole lot milder. We’ll take a look at it through ...

GUEST OPINION: Ever-changing, unprecedented weather in 2021

By Elisa Claassen for the Record The year 2021 started with a high of 53 degrees and a low of 41. That was long ago and far away as I sit with several layers of clothing, a blanket ...

Letters to the Editor — Dec. 29, 2021

Protect Medicare from greed, ignorance Editor, For nearly 20 years now, I have been blessed to be enrolled in Medicare where I receive my checkups and minor repairs. I have had reassurance ...

Ferndale 2021: Images and words

By Bill Helm [email protected] FERNDALE — Once in 1941, and then again in 1958, Ferndale residents experienced record-breaking high temperatures of 102 degrees. This year, thrice, ...

Court accepts redistricting as complete 

Upcoming state legislative session begins Jan. 10 By Cal Bratt For the Record OLYMPIA — The Washington Supreme Court will not get involved in adopting a new redistricting plan for ...

CLASS NOTES: Whatcom parents choosing homeschooling

COVID-19 pandemic one reason more parents educating their children By Leora Watson  [email protected] FERNDALE — It is no secret that COVID-19 has uprooted the nation’s education ...

Les Molenaar: A man, a guide dog, and more

ENCORE: Man’s young black lab is trained, loyal and disciplined; Newt can be playful when his work harness is off Cal Bratt for the Record LYNDEN — To say Les Molenaar has a ...

Anna Greta Boice: A volunteer for all seasons

ENCORE Anna Greta Boice has donated her time to the Lynden Pioneer Museum since 1980 Bill Helm [email protected] LYNDEN — From skiing in Austria to dancing around the kitchen ...