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Young swim team looking to build
By Kevin Doucette [email protected] BELLINGHAM — First-year girls swim coach Bridget Crowley said her first year as head coach was very fun, but also a challenging and ...
An amicable dispute
Regional school district committee convenes to settle border dispute between Lynden, Ferndale districts By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — The Lynden and Ferndale ...
A look at the 2015 ballot measures
Two are statewide; many are local FERNDALE — Ballots have been in Ferndale citizens’ hands for a while now, and in addition to a number of local races, there are many initiatives ...
Some letters we missed
Editor’s Note: Due to the high volume of letters coming in during elections season, a few have fallen through the cracks throughout October. Here they are; they will also be published ...
Criminal justice costs fuel county executive race
Louws defends new jail effort, Gilfilen stands firmly opposed By Calvin Bratt [email protected] BELLINGHAM — The high cost of the criminal justice system is an urgent ...
Ferndale gears up for Halloween
Downtown Trick or Treat, Haunt the Park, Pumpkin People all planned FERNDALE — As Halloween draws closer, the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce is offering two family-friendly events to ...
Ballots sent out; if you are missed, call county office
Six new ballot drop boxes added WHATOM — Ballots for the Nov. 3 general election were mailed out by the County Auditor’s Office on Oct. 14. Voters can also expect to ...
Four hopefuls eye two city council seats
Keith Olson, Glenn Stewart up for Position 3; Paul Ingram, Teresa Taylor for Position 4 By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — Four Ferndale City Council seats are up ...
Weimer honored at White House for pipeline safety
WHATCOM — Carl Weimer, 10-year County Council member and executive director of the national Pipeline Safety Trust, was to be honored at the White House on Tuesday, Oct. 13, as one ...
Gym Star opens new dance studio
FERNDALE — Gym Star Sports Center owner Carolyn Saletto has always loved dance, so adding a dance studio to her business was a no-brainer. “I wanted to be able to go right upstairs ...