Suspect found, arrested after fleeing from police; multiple agencies responded

by the Foothills Gazette • Posted at 10:49 a.m. Thursday, March 11
MAPLE FALLS – A suspect wanted for multiple felony charges in connection with a domestic incident was arrested on Wednesday after law enforcement agencies tracked him for nearly an hour in the town of Maple Falls.
According to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s office, suspect William [...]

Local dog missing! Have you seen him?

Posted at 6:59 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is Church Key. He lives on Mosquito Lake Road with his family who very much miss him! He is at least 150 pounds, all white with very thick hair, and is about hip high for most adults. He looks like an adult dog, but is 10 months [...]

Public hearing: 10-foot setback for all properties on Canadian border

The Whatcom County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to implement a 10-foot setback for all properties along the Canadian border.  The proposal will allow for the International Boundary Commission to manage a 20-foot vista along the border, 10 feet on each side of the border would be managed for [...]

Whatcom County Home & Garden Show this weekend

LYNDEN – The 31st annual Whatcom County Home & Garden Show will be held this weekend in Henry Jansen building at the Northwest Washington Fair Grounds in Lynden. The event, sponsored by the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County, features around 175 vendors offering home- and garden-related services, products and information. Guest speakers include: Andy [...]

Community Clean-Up Day at Saxon Cemetery on March 6

ACME – A Community Clean Up Day event will be held at the Saxon Cemetery on Saturday, March 6.
Whatcom County Cemetery District Commissioner Terri Maleng said the clean up will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The focus will be on rewoving blown down branches, leaves, and other debris on the grounds. Members [...]

Community Calendar: Local Events

Tuesday, March 2
Duct Tape Crafts: Teens, make cool stuff with duct tape! All materials provided. 2:45-3:45 p.m.  Teens only, free. Refreshments served. Deming Library, 5044 Mt. Baker Highway, Deming. Call 592-2422.
WeSNIP Spay Station: Free and low cost dog and cat spay and neuter services aboard the WeSNIP mobile veterinary facility by local doctors and staff. [...]

Upcoming work party at Bell Creek

DEMING – The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) and the Whatcom Land Trust will hold a work part at Bell Creek in Deming on Saturday, March 13. The volunteer work party will remove non-native, invasive plant species such as Himalayan blackberry and Japanese knotweed, as well as old barbed-wire fencing along Bell Creek and the [...]

Next Issue: A look at local CSA options

In the next issue of the Foothills Gazette, we’ll list the east county farms offering CSA programs, in which residents can buy full or half shares and receive fresh produce throughout the growing season. Send your information via e-mail to editor@foothillsgazette.com or call 599-3320 to be included on the list! Deadline for submissions is March [...]

Mt. Baker Lions Club open house on Feb. 23

MAPLE FALLS – The Mount Baker Lions Club will hold an Open House on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Maple Falls Town Hall. Residents can learn about the Lions Club and the community projects they support. Refreshments will be served. The Open House starts at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Newell, President, at [...]

Baking contest on Feb. 16

Posted Saturday, Feb. 13 at 9:38 p.m.
The Annual Baking & Candy Contest will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at the Rome Grange. Entries are due between 10 a.m. and noon. The contest is open to everyone, young and old. Grange membership not required As the requirements vary for each category, participants should obtain a [...]

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