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Bellingham, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • See what 30 years of Bellingham Bay cleanup has accomplished.
  • What Bellingham Cider’s takeover of Lost Giants means for your pint.
  • How a new lawsuit could impact Bellingham’s police and city services.

Also on today's calendar: Cub Scout Pack 4003 Sept 29 Fall Invitational meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy with showers around, temps: high: 59, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WA Ecology releases 30-year cleanup metrics for Bellingham Bay waterfront (whatcom-news.com) — Bellingham’s waterfront cleanup has topped $300 million over 30 years, transforming contaminated former industrial sites into publicly owned land and new projects like the Millworks housing development. Ecology’s latest metrics detail tons of polluted soil and sediment removed, major state grant funding, and upcoming work to reuse the Aerated Stabilization Basin for future cleanup, shaping the bayfront’s next phase.
   

• Bellingham Cider Company acquires Lost Giants (mybellinghamnow.com) — Bellingham Cider Company is buying fellow local producer Lost Giants, combining operations while keeping recipes, branding, and staff in place. The merged company plans to consolidate production locations to grow both brands and streamline resources, meaning your favorite local ciders should stay familiar while the business scales up behind the scenes.
   

• Bellingham joins lawsuit against Trump Administration over grant requirements (kpug1170.com) — Bellingham is joining several Washington counties and cities in a federal lawsuit challenging new Trump administration conditions placed on grant funding, which local leaders say threaten money already approved for key services. City officials warn more than half a million dollars in expected DOJ grants, plus other funds, could be at risk, affecting police resources, housing, environmental work and other community programs.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • 30 Laptops Donated to Help Bellingham Residents Experiencing Homelessness Find Work —Andy Colley Read on Patch
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    The beaver is not seen as often as I once did, but I always enjoy the opportunity to observe it, like the other day when it was eating. The beaver… (Nextdoor Cordata)
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    A couple of weeks ago, I posted this painting in my Create Everyday series.  I get a lot of requests for prints of my originals, but printers have… (Nextdoor Fairhaven)
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Server and Customer Service - Bellingham in Bellingham. Apply here.
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Barista Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $12-$22/Hr in Bellingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellingham here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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