Letters to the Editor — May 10, 2017

Praising ‘Godspell’ Tonight a group of us attended the opening night production of the musical “Godspell” in the Claire vg Thomas Theatre. It is the story of the Book of Matthew. ...

Vista, Horizon spring play on Thursday and Friday

Middle school students take on their version of ‘Into the Woods’ FERNDALE — Vista and Horizon Middle School students are joining together once again for their annual spring performance. ...

Calendar – Week of May 10

ONGOING Musical ‘Godspell’ “Godspell,” based on the Gospel of Matthew, has a May 4-21 run in the Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St., Lynden. Shawn Fuller directs. The musical ...

Tsunami sirens to be tested first Monday of each month

WHATCOM — On the first Monday of each month at noon, the All Hazards Alert Broadcast radios will be tested in Blaine and Birch Bay to ensure operational readiness. This started May ...

Dairy panel is May 25 event of Whatcom Food Network

Over 90 dairy producers in Whatcom County BELLINGHAM ­— A panel of dairy farmers will talk about the different sizes and types of working dairies in Whatcom County at the Whatcom ...

It’s Mt. Baker Highway repair season

And expect road crews elsewhere too GLACIER — The season of fresh powder on the ski slopes has wrapped up, meaning it’s time for the Mount Baker Highway’s construction season ...

Cemetery tours start up again this Saturday

LYNDEN — A cemetery is a wonderful place, full of history, art and meaning, states Cemetery District 10 commissioner Troy Luginbill. To bring such memories to life, the Lynden Pioneer ...

Pro/con writers needed on South Fork fire levy measure

WHATCOM — County Fire Protection District 16 (South Fork Valley from Deming south to the border with Skagit County) has submitted a resolution for the Aug. 1 primary election that ...

High schoolers can tour WCC, attend classes

WHATCOM — High school juniors and seniors are invited to an open house at Whatcom Community College from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 18, to help them learn more about academic programs ...

Air quality here close to U.S. best

Whatcom gets high rank on Lung Association list WHATCOM — The air quality in Whatcom and Skagit counties ranks among the country’s cleanest in terms of ozone and fine-particle pollution, ...