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Friday Harbor a seaside charmer worth exploring
BELLINGHAM — Summer has reached Whatcom County, and we’re exploring local cities, islands and other destinations within a day’s travel from Bellingham. Now, we’re taking you to Friday Harbor, a beautiful seaside town that can be reached only through an island-lined ferry route. From Bellingham, you’ll...
'Tough decisions' loom for Whatcom County food banks
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Patricia Romero has lived and worked in Whatcom County for 30 years, but only recently has she had to visit the Bellingham Food Bank. "It's frustrating when you go to the grocery store," she said. "$100 used to last you for the week. Now, that's a daily basis."
Liquor license applications for some Whatcom Safeway and Haggen stores show merger preparations are underway
WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is reporting new liquor license applications have been submitted for the following Whatcom grocery store locations by 1918 Winter Street Partners, a retail holding company created by C&S Wholesale Grocers. C&S is expected to acquire nearly 600 stores nationwide to be divested by Albertsons and Kroger if and when their merger is approved.
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