Nooksack Valley teacher, students named Heroes
by the Foothills Gazette EVERSON – A Nooksack Valley teacher and two students will be recipients of an Environmental Heroes award by RE Sources for Sustainable Communities. Teacher David Ostlund and...
View ArticleFire District 14 sets meeting about draft plans
by the Foothills Gazette KENDALL – Whatcom County Fire District #14 will hold a public meeting next week regarding the district’s draft Capital Facilities Plan. The meeting takes place on Tuesday,...
View ArticleFrey named Lynden superintendent
DEMING – Mount Baker Assistant Superintendent Jim Frey has been selected as the new superintendent of the Lynden School District. The post starts this summer. The Lynden school board voted 3-1 last...
View ArticleCounty contests seek local talent
COUNTY – Whatcom County residents are invited to participate in two contests sponsored by the Grange. An arts and crafts contest will be held on Monday, April 19 at the Ten Mile Grange, 6958 Hannegan...
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Sumas library services discussion set SUMAS – A conversation about library services in Sumas will be held on Monday, April 19 at the Sumas Library. Branch Manager Penny Leenders, Public Services...
View ArticlePolice Report
compiled by Brent Cole The following items were compiled through reports filed with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO): Animal Cruelty • Deputies responded to a report of a dog being stabbed...
View ArticleWind energy project off the table
by STEPHANIE KOSONEN COUNTY – Squalicum Mountain residents spoke up in opposition during rcent Whatcom Counyu Council meetings regarding a proposed community wind energy project in the area. Cascade...
View ArticleLetters
Thanks for your support We live in a small rural area and sometimes we get reminders of why we do. Recently Barb had surgery at the University of Washington, and wow did the community and friends come...
View ArticleIN THE GARDEN: Got spuds?
by Chuck McClung Potatoes are one of the easiest veggie crops to grow. Because they store well, they’re one of the best homegrown staple foods for winter. In the right conditions and with a few helpful...
View ArticleFarm & Garden briefs
Maple Falls Community Garden work party set MAPLE FALLS – A work party for the Maple Falls Community Garden will take place on Saturday, April 17 starting at 10 a.m. Participants should bring tools....
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