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100 years ago Stockholders to meet, and Red Cross gains new members — Friday, December 28, 1917 The annual meeting of the stockholders of Ferndale State Bank will be held on Tuesday, ...
Join the fight for net neutrality
By Brent Lindquist Record reporter Net neutrality is an objectively good thing for the people of the United States, and it’s about to be voted out of existence. Net neutrality is ...
From the archives — Dec. 6, 2017
100 years ago People’s Party Candidates Win Elections — Friday, December 7, 1917 The People’s (Party) ticket won four of the five Ferndale city offices up for election Tuesday. ...
Letters to the Editor — Dec. 6, 2017
On a recent article Your recent article titled “Farmers tout water quality improvements” was based on misleading information provided by Whatcom Family Farmers regarding a reputed ...
Mayor weighs in on news coverage of misconduct
by Jon Mutchler Ferndale Mayor I’m weighing in late on the news of sexual misconduct by politicians, candidates, corporate heads and celebrities. But I figure that while I’m ...
Letters to the Editor — Nov. 29, 2017
Hopes for deputy chief position to be restored This letter is to urge the council to “restore” funding in the 2018 Budget for the deputy chief position at the Lynden Police Department. ...
Our Voice – We are thankful for…
We are thankful for all of the time that we have spent with family and friends this past year, from taking a walk together, sharing a meal or simply having a conversation with the people ...
Letters to the Editor — Nov. 15, 2017
How will city keep population safe? As I drive around Lynden I am constantly amazed by all the new streets being paved and new housing popping up all over the place. The population ...
Letters to the Editor — Nov. 8, 2017
On Veterans Day Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is coming soon and I wanted to share some of my thoughts with you. Although it is not my intent to offend any of my fellow veterans or other patriotic ...
Letters to the Editor — Nov. 1, 2017
Supports Wenger Whatcom County is fortunate to have Barry Wenger running for port commissioner in the upcoming election. Barry has knowledge, experience and vision in waterfront development ...