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Custer’s Ellary Boyd graduates from U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
KINGS POINT, N.Y. — Ellary Maeve Boyd of Custer recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, N.Y. Boyd earned a Bachelor of Science degree ...
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Fire District No. 7 searches for new fire chief
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — Whatcom County Fire District No. 7 is looking for a new fire chief. On June 28, Larry Hoffman retired after seven years as chief and 38 years ...
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Prioritizing funds: Ferndale City Council continues discussion on ARPA money
Also heard presentations from Puget Sound Energy, Ferndale Food Bank By Racquel Muncy For the Tribune FERNDALE — On July 1, Ferndale City Council continued discussions on where to ...
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WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS: July 10, 2024
Lynden Municipal Court reports LYNDEN — Lynden Municipal Court was held June 12, with Terrance G. Lewis presiding as judge. The following were found guilty: • Ardis Lee Adams, 52, ...
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Whatcom County News Briefs: July 3, 2024
Berry Best Photo Contest LYNDEN — Once again, the Lynden Chamber of Commerce and the Lynden Tribune have partnered in the annual Berry Best Photo Contest, a component of the annual ...
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SAR has land, but still no building, deadline to move is end of 2024
By Elisa Claassen For the Record EVERSON — Time is running down and Whatcom County Search and Rescue (WCSAR) members are no closer to having their new building in Everson. WCSAR found ...
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Lummi Nation celebrates new health center
BELLINGHAM — On June 28, elders, leaders and community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Lummi Nation Health Center, which will allow the Tribal Nation to serve more ...
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Whatcom Fire Chief Larry Hoffman retires
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — When Larry Hoffman first began his career as a firefighter, Ferndale was a very different place. “When I first started out, Ferndale ...
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Ferndale School Board passes 2024-25 budget
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On June 26, the Ferndale School Board adopted the district’s 2024-25 budget. With three members present at this special meeting, the board ...
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New summer tour season at Pioneer Park
By Luke Seymour Staff Reporter FERNDALE — On May 20, Ferndale history was brought back to life as the Ferndale Heritage Society began its 2024 summer cabin touring season at Pioneer ...