Coal trains: Proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal sparks discussions in county

Safeguard the South Fork to present information on April 28 at Acme School
by the Foothlls Gazette
ACME – In response to information about the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal at Cherry Point, and how coal will be transported by train to the location, local organizations are holding meetings to share their thoughts and potential routes throughout Whatcom [...]

Weekend sale benefits Community Clothesline, American Legion

Sumas residents also holding yard and garage sales April 28-30
by Brita Adkinson
SUMAS – A large rummage sale to raise funds for programs in the Sumas community will be held April 28-30.
Each year, the Sumas Community Clothesline, organized by the Sumas Advent Christian Church, holds a sale to benefit its programs. This year, it will be [...]

EVERYDAY LIFE: Spring Fever

by John McKnight
The days are getting longer and supposedly warmer, this is the time of year when life springs anew and we all get a glow on. I guess it all depends on how you look at it. Yes I like the longer days and will enjoy it when it finally hits 60 degrees outside, [...]

Fire District 16 benefit will raise funds for radio equipment

Pancake feed, silent auction set for April 30 at Acme fire station
by Brita Adkinson
ACME – A pancake feed and silent auction will be held Saturday, April 30 at the fire station in Acme to raise funds for the all-volunteer Whatcom Fire District 16 that serves Van Zandt, Acme and Wickersham.
“We are holding this event as [...]

Nooksack faces Post Office closure

Building lease expires end of May; final decision next 30 days
By Brita Adkinson
NOOKSACK – Residents in Nooksack have been made aware that their post office may soon close as part of a nation-wide cost-cutting drive by the U.S. Postal Service.
At a public meeting held Thursday, April 7 at the Nooksack Reformed Church, two representatives of [...]