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8 hours ago

‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition

When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."

4 weeks ago

Ed Curtis: Kementari’s Creatures

Kementari's opened to fill the niche for exotic pets in Whatcom County four years ago. Owner Ed Curtis keeps a booming business with the creepy crawlies he and others keep as beloved household pets.

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Semiahmoo Resort seeking new owner

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The property was listed for sale earlier this month.

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Lynden teachers approve new contract, now awaits final vote by school board

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Deadline approaching to register to vote in Nov. 3 election

Whatcom County residents have until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, to register and update their registration online or by mail.

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‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1

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Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.