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SEYMOUR SAYS: Here’s to another six months
This month marks half a year since I first arrived in Whatcom County and began working for the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record. It’s hard to believe. It feels like only yesterday ...
GUEST OPINION: Uphold Title IX original intent
As a proud father of two girls, we must honor our daughters by ensuring fairness in women’s sports. Over the past 120 years, women have made significant strides, from gaining the ...
Letters to the Editor: Aug. 14, 2024
Letter: Fire Levy Lid Lift fails Editor, During the August primary election, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue asked voters for a fire levy lid lift. While the outcome was not as we had ...
Letters to the Editor: Aug. 7, 2024
Letter: For the benefit of all Editor, I’m writing in response to Sandy Phillips’ guest opinion, “Respect one another, regardless of politics.” Mr. Phillips wrote that “violence ...
Letters to the editor: July 31, 2024
Letter: New buildings won’t address ‘scholastic failure’ Editor, Voting against a school bond feels scary, almost like violating something sacred. You know, most of us like our ...
Letters to the editor: July 24, 2024
Letter: Questions about new high school proposal Editor, I have read with interest the many submissions about a new high school in Lynden. I haven’t read everything, so forgive me ...
GUEST OPINION: Respect one another, regardless of politics
By Sandy Phillips As a citizen, a voter and a political candidate I feel that I have to comment on the shooting of presidential candidate Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on ...
Letters to the editor: July 17 2024
Letter: Doing the same thing is ‘no longer affordable’ Editor: Be an informed voter on the Lynden School District bond. Did you know that advertised $680 tax increase on a $500K ...
Letters to the editor: June 26, 2024
Letter: This year’s Tractor Trot a big success Editor, The 2024 Lynden Tractor Trot is behind us. As a humbled race director, I have so many people to thank as this event would ...
GUEST OPINION: Independent, nonprofit skilled nursing care
By Tonja Myers In the ever-evolving landscape of long-term care, the role of nonprofit skilled nursing centers such as Christian Health Care Center has become increasingly vital. CHCC, ...