Letter to the Editor – May 12, 2022

Blessing Corner opens May 18 Editor, We are quickly approaching the six-month anniversary of November’s ravaged floods that impacted the communities of Sumas, Nooksack and Everson. ...

Has America failed families?

In a perfect world, there would be no unintended pregnancies. But we do not live in a perfect world. We do not have a perfect country. What we do have is imperfect responses to complicated ...

Area teams dispersed across four meets

By Connor J. Benintendi [email protected]    Wednesday, May 4 Tri Meet – Ferndale, Bellingham at Sehome (Civic Field) First-place finishers (Ferndale) * indicates new ...

ENCORE: Giving and receiving in Ferndale

Ferndale couple helps their community through food bank   By Leora Watson  [email protected]  FERNDALE — New found free time after retirement is what prompted Kathi and ...

Baking and happiness

Ferndale business Barb’s Pies moving to Main Street location  By Leora Watson  [email protected] FERNDALE — Big changes are coming to Barb’s Pies and Pastries and owner ...

ENCORE: Mike McKenzie mentors Ferndale basketball team

By Connor J. Benintendi [email protected] FERNDALE – While many trudge through their week to get to Friday, Mike McKenzie can’t wait for today. TGIT, or “Thank God it’s ...

Gas prices reach new record high at $4.36 per gallon

It’s going to be a long year for motorists, as gas prices set a fresh record at the pump on Tuesday, May 10, rising above the previous all-time high of $4.35 per gallon set two months ...

Ferndale Police seek public’s help identifying vandalism suspects

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify three suspects in a series of vandalism cases. The suspects were caught on camera vandalizing ...

Hovander Park reopens

Whatcom County Parks and Recreation announced Friday that Hovander Park is again open to the public. This includes all park areas, trails, bathrooms and parking areas. The Fragrance ...

SPRING HOME & GARDEN 2022: Garden fails can knock thousands off your home’s value

Experts reveal which garden improvements add the most value to your home, and which garden mistakes can decrease your home’s value the most  By Gian-Carlo Grossi Managing Director ...