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Letters to the Editor — April 10, 2024

Letter: ‘Prudent and helpful’ Editor, It would be prudent and helpful if the Lynden School Board would explain how the following two items factor into their considerations in requesting approval ...

GUEST OPINION: Volunteerism: Building stronger communities

By Nick Sawka Something that I realized shortly after I retired from the military was that those who have served look for other ways to continue to serve. But you don’t need to have ...

Letters to the Editor — April 3, 2024

Letter: Immigration is ‘life blood of our nation’ Editor, I am writing in response to the letter published in the March 20, 2024 edition of the Lynden Tribune, “Perceived Threat ...

GUEST OPINION: Why no Easter lily sightseeing tours?

By Don C. Brunell Easter is when potted Easter Lily plants start showing up in nurseries and supermarkets like poinsettias during the Christmas season. They adorn the altars and pulpits ...

Letters to the Editor — March 27, 2024

Letter: Closer to losing Lynden’s gem Editor, To the homeowner who was disappointed by Mayor Scott Korthuis’s comment about Homestead’s plaintiffs: Your letter ended with how ...

GUEST OPINION: The life of a freelance writer and temp worker

Ever been in a room and were asked to raise your hand if you had done something? I could raise my hand many times, for my infinite number of hobbies and interests, as well as the people ...

Letters to the Editor — March 20, 2024

Letter: Undefined costs outside of scope Editor, It was such a disappointment to see Mayor Korthuis misrepresent the Homestead Golf Course class action lawsuit at the Lynden Chamber ...

GUEST OPINION: Whatcom winters: An inward focus

By Rachael Maddalena  Winter in Whatcom County is an acquired taste. As the years render on we allow the beauty of the winter outweigh the inconvenience of the cold. The focus turns ...

GUEST OPINION: Enthusiasm makes a difference

By Rameshinder Singh Sandhu More than a decade ago, as one of my school mates concluded his morning assembly speech on the topic of enthusiasm, our headmaster, Manjitinder Sing Bedi ...

Letters to the Editor — March 13, 2024

Letter: Intact natural tooth is better than restored, replaced tooth Editor, I am a retired dentist living in Bellingham. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental ...