Lifestyle

Introducing "The Lightcatcher"
Pop the corks—let the celebration begin. The November 14 grand opening of the "Lightcatcher," Whatcom Museum's new fine art and family interactive gallery facility, is cause for community pride. More than four years in the planning and execution, its "coming out" party represents thousands of hours of tireless work by public and private organizations and dedicated volunteers, and the tremendous generosity of civic-minded donors with a shared vision.
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Kitchen Stores

Gretchens, on First Street in downtown Mount Vernon, offers small-town friendliness along with many of the latest gadgets and gizmos any home chef would love. The store also has local chefs teaching cooking classes nine months out of the year.
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Fall Fashion Makeover

Once upon a time, two beautiful women came to Bellingham and opened a business that transforms their clients from ugly ducklings into dazzling swans. Although it may seem like magic they are able to tap into a client's inner beauty and showcase it to the world.
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Jazz

The world has changed a lot since the heyday of jazz in the 1920s. The Great Depression, wars around the world, and technology have changed how we do things, and with whom we can do them. Fortunately jazz hasn't changed that much.
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Discover Skiing

The Winter Olympics always seem to inspire even the most committed couch potato to move beyond the sofa, and experience the excitement winter sports offer.
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Health Q&A

How much drinking can I do before it has an overall effect on my health? What effect does a beer belly have on my health?
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Not So Secret Garden

Here are just a few of the vast variety that one can find around town, each with its own unique offering.
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Spring Greening—One Meaningful Step at a Time

Spring is here and along with the evidence of buds popping and birds and bees busying themselves, one is reminded that it's a perfect time to get rid of the old and celebrate the new.
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Washington Women

A woman's right to vote is a bedrock conservative value today. But like many conservative values, the women's suffrage movement was considered revolutionary over a century ago.
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Lea Kelley

Artist Lea Kelley's voice is deep and raspy. She speaks with sass and conviction and chuckles excitedly after every statement she makes.
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Bellingham Bulldogs

Famous Green Bay Packers coach and football icon Vince Lombardi once said: "Football is like life, it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.
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Back to School

For parents around the country, dropping off the kids at college evokes visuals of the classic movie Animal House. Between homework, parties, money, and heaps of dirty laundry, some may say their worries are justified..
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