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Letters to the Editor — April 20, 2016
Don’t demonize the people you represent The current controversy over redistricting, eliciting comments made by some of our county council members, begs me to inquire: what is ...
Letters to the Editor — 3/16/2016
Churches don’t pay taxes, should volunteer Everyone (or almost everyone) pays property taxes: property owners, businesses, renters (included in their rent, etc.). One major ...
Keeping the people’s government open
By Scott Wilson Publisher, Port Townsend Leader Once again, our local elected representatives gathered under the great marble dome of the Capitol in Olympia and once again they ...
Letters to the Editor — Feb. 17, 2016
Does not support donkey basketball I sent the following email to Ferndale High School principal Jeff Gardner today . . . Dear Mr. Gardner, How disappointing it is ...
Archives — Feb. 10, 2016
• 100 years ago To show how to can — Friday, February 11, 1916 On Monday afternoon, Feb. 14, Professor Charles Newbell of the Washington State College will give a canning demonstration ...
Letters to the Editor — Feb. 10, 2016
Does not support donkey basketball I’m writing to you about an event that is supposed to take place this Saturday at Ferndale High School. The event is Donkey Basketball, a ...
Letters to the Editor — Jan. 27, 2015
Supports FSD levy While attending a simple small-town dual wrestling match, I witnessed what I treasure most about where I live. This high school match was Blaine versus hometown ...
Letters to the Editor — Dec. 23, 2015
Commends students who helped Moser As a member of our Whatcom County community, I have long wondered why I continue to stay a resident in the Pacific Northwest, including the ...
Winter squash adds flavor and nutrition to pasta dish
By Melissa Horton Butternut squash doesn’t look like much from the outside. Oddly shaped and rather dull in color, its outer appearance hides the flavorful bounty inside. Once ...
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Community Watch on the Lookout By Bobbi Ferguson Community Services Officer Ferndale Police Department Seniors born in 1930 to 1950 answered the telephone mounted on the kitchen ...