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Delicious toppings add final touch to ice cream

By Melissa Horton The sun has been shining, the weather is getting warmer, and in our house that can only mean one thing: Ice cream time is here! Not only is it a tasty treat on sunny ...

BelleWood Acres for sale, but not closing

Owners John and Dorie Belisle plan to continue to grow the business until a sale is completed By Tim Newcomb [email protected] LYNDEN — John and Dorie Belisle have grown BelleWood ...

Flavorful dinner bowls tempt taste buds

By Melissa Horton   I’m a sucker for a good food trend, and right now I’m enjoying the meal in a bowl craze. Got mashed potatoes, fried chicken and veggies? Throw ‘em in a ...

Whatcom ‘feels the Bern’ for Sanders

Democrats in caucuses here join in statewide surge By Calvin Bratt [email protected]   WHATCOM ­— Local Democrats followed the statewide lead in choosing Bernie Sanders ...

Hinson tosses one-hitter

Ferndale baseball remained undefeated Monday night By Kevin Doucette [email protected]   BELLINGHAM — After Ferndale’s James Hinson walked Bellingham slugger Austin Shenton ...

Ferndale places first at Padden

Led by seniors including Maeson Mullins and Jillian Anderson, team is bidding for the top conference spot By Kevin Doucette [email protected]   LAKE PADDEN — There are six ...

Midwest meal gets a healthy makeover

  As a transplant from the Midwest, there are a lot of foods that I have fallen in love with from this side of the country. Fresh raspberries off the cane, a perfectly grilled salmon ...

A whole new fastpitch team

Team has completely new look with six 2015 starters sitting out after 22-3 record last season By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — Many new faces have taken the field ...

Country music star Josh Turner performing at 2016 Northwest Washington Fair

Artist will perform Aug. 20 LYNDEN — The rich, deep voice and distinctive style of country music star Josh Turner will be presented on Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Northwest Washington ...

Hearty pot pie warms blustery spring days

  My goodness, I’m feeling quite a bit like Dorothy Gale these days, aren’t you? There’s nothing like spring in the Pacific Northwest to whip up the winds and chill you right ...