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Letters to the Editor — Jan. 5, 2022
Confronted ‘more often than not by unmasked faces’ in Lynden Editor, I am a resident of Whatcom County and I want to support the communities that I live near, like Lynden. Lately ...
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 ...
AT THE HELM: Heaven gained a real ace
Some people are just so special, you could have known them your entire life and it still wouldn’t have been enough time. For me, Mike Adrian has been one of those people. The evening ...
GUEST OPINION: Sharing one’s Christmas memories
By Elisa Claassen For the Record WHATCOM — In a few days, it will again be Christmas. It is happening so fast. Once upon a time, I made my own cards and gifts, decorated inside and ...
Letters to the Editor — Dec. 22, 2021
Better to display no flag than tattered flag? Editor, The flag of the United States is a tangible representation of our country. Representing the United States of America, it is entitled ...
GUEST OPINION: Giving continues even in hard times
By Elisa Claassen for the Record The calendar says it is December. The day has more darkness than light. Christmas is coming. Years ago, I remember pulling out the large Sears and ...
GUEST OPINION: Recovery hinges on people returning to work
By Don C. Brunell To Build Back America, people must return to work. In a U.S. Chamber of Commerce poll released in early December, the findings spell trouble for America’s employers ...
Letters to the Editor — Dec. 15, 2021
Fate of Roe v. Wade Editor, The fate of Roe v. Wade may soon be settled by the United States Supreme Court. There are two considerations: there is no specified constitutional right ...