Letters to the Editor — May 24, 2023
Owe them all Editor, Being born and raised here, I am very active in the community. Each year. I see Memorial Day lose its true meaning. People talk about where they’re going to go ...
Guest Opinion: To those who died for our freedom
My name is Mary Lou Childs and I wrote this poem titled “To Those Who Died For Our Freedom.” I was born in 1954, long after World War II; the Korean war had just ended. Vietnam ...
Our Opinion: Being active should be for fun, not for health
“What made you want to run a marathon?” I get asked this question a lot ever since I signed up for the 2023 Bellingham Bay Marathon. It’s not something I broadcast, but once it ...
Bernard ‘Berny’ Dykstra
Bernard ‘Berny’ Dykstra
On May 17, Bernard Dykstra went home to be with his gracious Lord and Savior. Bernard “Berny” was born Sept. 2, 1942 to William and Swany Dykstra in ...
Alan Lee Baron
Alan Lee Baron
Alan Lee Baron, age 66, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his home in Lynden, WA, surrounded by his beloved wife and children. Alan was born on June 25, 1956, to ...
Ferndale, Lynden Christian eliminated at state
Nathan Schumock Sports Editor WASHINGTON — Ferndale and Lynden Christian both fell in their state opening games on Saturday, May 20. There is no consolation bracket for state baseball ...
Briefly: Ferndale and the surrounding areas in the news, May 17, 2023
Register for Old Settlers Pioneer Days FERNDALE — Whatcom Old Settlers Association is accepting Pioneer Days Grand and Jr. Parade participation forms for Saturday, July 29. Parade ...
Crafting hobby turns into successful business
Cara Jacques hears her candles look ‘too pretty to burn,’ but she wants people to burn them anyways By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter FERNDALE — It takes a lot of work for a passion ...
Whatcom candidates set for Aug. 1 primary
Jon Mutchler is again running against Mayor Greg Hansen By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — Six are running for County Executive, nine for County Council and eight for Lynden School ...
Whatcom communities plan Memorial Day services
By Bill Helm Editor WHATCOM — This year, Whatcom County will be the site of several Memorial Day ceremonies. From noon-3 p.m. Saturday, May 27, the Whatcom Memorial Parade will be ...