Small earthquakes recorded near Maple Falls

MAPLE FALLS – Two small earthquakes were recorded today near Maple Falls, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The first earthquake measured 1.9 and took place at 1:36 p.m. The center was 20 miles east/northeast of Bellingham. The second earthquake took place at 2:27 p.m. and measured 2.3 magnitude, with its center about three [...]

County Council District 1 race: Q&A with Jean Melious and Tony Larson

Jean Melious – Candidate for Whatcom County Council District 1
http://www.voteforjean.com
1) Why do you feel you are the best candidate for the position? Why do you want to serve Whatcom County residents?
I’m ready for the job. I’ve spent hundreds of volunteer hours on the County Planning Commission, learning about County issues and meeting with people of [...]

EVERYDAY LIFE: The pumpkin patch

by John McKnight
It was time for our annual search for the Great Pumpkin, or rather a good pumpkin to carve up for Halloween. We’ve a semi-traditional outing to meet our friends at Stoney Ridge Farm in Everson to experience a hayride and the general chaos that goes with it. But we’d never been on such [...]

Maple Falls resident completes 100-mile running race in under 24 hours

by Emily Hewitt
Kelly Hambelton, our local long distance running freakazoid in Maple Falls, just finished 9th overall and was the second woman in the Pine to Palm 100-mile endurance run in southern Oregon last month.  Kelly finished the 100-mile race in 23 hours and 42 minutes. Her goal was to finish in less than [...]

Acme Girl Scout troop collects coats for needy

DEMING – Acme Girl Scout Troops 40468 and 40721 are partnering with Mount Baker School District Family Resource Coordinators to recycle, re-use and reach out to help community members stay warm this winter.
Troop members want community members to check their closets for any new, slightly used and clean jackets, winter hats, scarves or gloves that [...]

Drama students prepare fall plays

by the Foothills Gazette
COUNTY – Local high school students are set to perform fall plays in the coming weeks.
The Mount Baker High School Drama Department will perform “You Can’t Take It With You” by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, on Friday, Oct. 29 and Saturday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. [...]

Depression-era Nooksack, Sumas quilts on display

EVERSON – Nooksack resident and artist Linda Bylsma will introduce some vintage signature quilts at Everson McBeath Community Library on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. These heirlooms, crafted from flour sack material, were found in Nooksack and Sumas. The event called, “Vintage Signature Quilts,” is part of the “Saturday Afternoon at the Library:  Explore [...]

Community Halloween party at Everson Senior Center

EVERSON – A community-wide Halloween Party will be held at the Everson Senior Center on Friday, Oct. 29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This is a Potluck event; participants should bring a dish to share. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative dish representative of Halloween, as well as costumes. All are welcome from the community. [...]

Winter coat distribution coming up

COUNTY – Interfaith Coalition of Whatcom County is holding its annual winter coat drive, collecting coats, jackets, gloves and other new or gently used outerwear. Approximately 3,000 coats are distributed each year. Collection and distribution dates will be in Everson, Deming and Bellingham:
• Everson Fire Hall, 101 E. Main St.: Collection is Wednesday, Nov. 3, [...]

Election: Ballots due Nov. 2

COUNTY – Whatcom County voters received ballots by mail last week. The ballots need to be postmarked or returned by Tuesday, Nov. 2.
Local libraries will serve as ballot drop-off sites on Nov. 2, open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can also use the ballot drop-off box that has been set up, and available [...]

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