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The Editor:
During the opening of the Washington State Legislature session in early January, I watched the speech on TVW by Doug Ericksen, our 42nd District state senator. Ericksen ridiculed the …
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2/3/21 06:22 PM
The Editor:
Promoting the well discounted lies of Donald Trump, who fired up an attack on our capital, 143 members of Congress actively parroted his lies that attempted to disrupt validation of …
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1/27/21 06:11 PM
The Editor:
The letters to the editor in the January 14 edition of The Northern Light proved that there is free speech in America.
It is also healthy to allow and state a difference of opinion. …
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1/20/21 05:58 PM
The Editor:
Thank you, Lynden Tribune, Joel Douglas and Gerald Hulbert for informing citizens so eloquently on pages A4 and A5 on January 6. Had the President ordered the testing and manufacturing …
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1/13/21 06:44 PM
The Editor:
It was a real pleasure to see in last week’s issue of The Northern Light the full-page advertisement highlighting the dozens and dozens of local properties sold by Jen …
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1/6/21 07:04 PM
The Editor
“Those that can give up essential liberty to gain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”
These words would bring scorn and contempt from many if …
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12/30/20 06:41 PM
The Editor:
In the last few years, I have been continually plagued by the phrase: Make America Great Again (MAGA). It left me terribly baffled and anxious. Just what were we lacking, what was …
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12/16/20 08:24 PM
The Editor:
As one who has lived his entire life in Whatcom County, I applaud the county’s decision to actively dismantle systemic racism through the allocation of taxpayer dollars and …
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12/9/20 07:48 PM
The Editor:
I have been very disappointed recently with my own state senator (district 42), Doug Ericksen. Unlike my 42nd district representative, Republican Luanne Van Werven, who graciously …
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12/2/20 08:37 PM
The Editor:
Are you a high school student looking to explore different career opportunities? If so, join Blaine high school and Yes Whatcom/Whatcom Business Alliance’s Virtual Career Fair on …
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11/24/20 07:40 PM
The Editor:
Your article headline “Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer voted for Republicans across the board” was just not accurate. Every precinct in Blaine city limits was won by Biden. …
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11/18/20 05:30 PM
The Editor and Blaine residents:
Have you visited the new Living Pantry on Peace Portal? My husband and I are delighted with this new store. They offer herbs and spices, skin lotions, shampoos, …
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11/11/20 06:56 PM
The Editor:
Currently 230,000 people have passed away from Covid-19. (Johns Hopkins)
It is shortsighted to think that if you have no underlying comorbidities and are young that it …
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11/4/20 07:50 PM
The Editor:
I would like to thank our local UPS driver and a lady motorist for helping me with a traumatic incident yesterday on H Street and Ronald Drive. I was walking my dog at the nearby …
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10/28/20 04:36 PM
Editor’s note: This week’s issue is the last one in which The Northern Light will accept political letters for this election cycle. We will continue to publish political letters …
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10/21/20 05:10 PM
The Editor:
Recently, there has been expressed more concern for the elderly since the Covid-19 pandemic. It may be timely to establish a group to protest what other concerns this age group has. It …
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10/14/20 05:54 PM
The Editor:
Lynden is a basketball town so may recognize that the "winningest coach in state history"(Seattle Times) passed away on Monday, September 14. Coach Ed Pepple (882-237) at …
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10/7/20 07:26 PM
The Editor:
We are the biggest supporters of Alicia Rule, a lovely woman who is running for 42nd District state representative in Olympia. Sharon Shewmake is the incumbent representative for the …
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9/30/20 06:50 PM
The Editor:
With the presidential election taking most of our attention, it is important not to shortchange the “down ballot” races. There is nothing “down” about them. Who …
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9/23/20 04:16 PM
The Editor:
I am voicing my frustration. It is a mandate to wear a mask, meaning recommended and not a law. It is recognized that some people cannot wear a mask. I happen to be one of those. When …
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9/16/20 05:59 PM
