Let’s never forget our POWs
This is a guest column submitted by Lonnie Rose, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9301 of Lynden. On Friday, Sept. 15, Americans will pause to remember the sacrifices and ...
Letters to the Editor — Sept. 6, 2017
Preparing for the end As a nephrologist practicing in Whatcom County for over 35 years, I am encouraged that our community is making strides to become a model for the region and our ...
Calendar – Week of Sept. 6
Ongoing Noon music The Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., hosts free live noon-hour entertainment on Wednesdays in the Piano Lounge. Sylvia Bos plays Sept. 6, Linda Roorda Sept. 13, ...
Sessions are on achieving citizenship
Ferndale Library hosts Sept. 28, Lynden Oct. 19 WHATCOM — Do you know someone who has a green card? Do you want to learn more about the process of becoming a U.S. citizen? Join local ...
Another round of ‘neighborly’ grants for 2018
Apply by Oct. 4 for funding WHATCOM — If you have an idea that will strengthen community ties in Whatcom County, the Whatcom Community Foundation wants to hear from you. Applications ...
Ferndale Farmers Market adds a food flair this Friday
FERNDALE — The Ferndale Farmers Market will host a special dining experience for the whole family on Friday, Sept. 8, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the market location along the river walk ...
Jansen fall open house for kids this Saturday
LYNDEN — The Jansen Art Center invites the community to the Kids Do Art! fall open house. This free event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can tour ...
Passion project in lawn care
Local landscaping business Augusta Lawn Care Services led by passionate young owner Mike Andes By Nick Elges [email protected] BELLINGHAM — What were you doing when you were ...
Ferndale dominates home opener
Golden Eagles cruise past Vancouver College (B.C.) 49-13 By Kevin Doucette [email protected] FERNDALE — It was a welcoming sign when the scoreboard read 35-0 in favor of Ferndale ...
Unhealthy air yet again
Inversion, wind sending U.S. fires’ smoke toward us this time By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — Again, smoke from fires inland is turning the sun orange and making ...