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Japanese cherry tree planted to nurture sister city relationship

FERNDALE — The Golden Shovel Cherry Blossom Tree Planting Ceremony was held on Saturday, Oct. 10, on Hanadori Trail. The trail runs behind the Phillips 66 Sports Complex, and the ...

Local session in Ferndale helps veterans access benefits

WHATCOM — Veterans benefits will be presented for free by the Veteran Navigator Program at two locations in the next three weeks. If you served in the U.S. military and would like ...

Free Washington Parks days in 2016 announced

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announces Friday, Jan. 1, as the first of 12 “free days” in 2016 when visitors are not required to display the Discover ...

New event Nov. 6 benefits Cascade Connections

BELLINGHAM ­— Cascade Connections (formerly Cascade Christian Services) holds its first Hamster’s Ball, a fundraising evening, on Friday, Nov. 6, at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. ...

Ecology director to speak Oct. 28 in Bellingham

BELLINGHAM — State Department of Ecology director Maia Bellon is the guest speaker, on “Climate Change, Oil Trains, Bellingham Bay Cleanup and More” at the Oct. 28 meeting of ...

Low-income can get energy help

BELLINGHAM — The Opportunity Council’s Energy Assistance program will begin scheduling appointments for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) on Saturday, Nov. ...

Corrections

In the Oct. 14 issue of the Record, it was stated that Riley Sweeney is the city clerk of Ferndale. This was incorrect; Riley is the city’s communications and special projects officer. ...

Scout installs picnic table in VanderYacht Park

FERNDALE — About a year and a half ago, Ferndale student David Lange achieved his Life Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Eager to pursue the Eagle Scout rank, he began brainstorming ...

Mutchler, Watson outline their election positions

FERNDALE — City councilpersons Jon Mutchler and Cathy Watson were both voted into the general election in the August primary, hoping to replace outgoing mayor Gary Jensen, who is ...

All invited to Cherry Point reserve

WHATCOM — All community members are invited to learn more about the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve — a vital and uniquely productive aquatic ecosystem — and how a stewardship team ...