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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Treasure hunt with tunes: Part antiques trove, part vinyl sanctuary, Aladdin's Antiques and Records is where you dig up vintage oddities, cassette gems, and the record players and stereo gear to make it all sing, then leave plotting where to put that cool thing you definitely didn’t need but love a…
Croissant cravings, solved: Fairhaven’s Iron Rooster Bakery turns out impeccably flaky, hand-shaped croissants, Kouign Amann, and French-inspired cakes, all powered by European chocolate.
Small plates, big vibes: The Temple Bar & Brunch is that artsy, low-light spot where craft cocktails, thoughtful wine pours, and New American small plates let the local ingredients speak for themselves.
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All American Marine, a Seattle-based company, has launched the North Star, an 84.5' hydrofoil-assisted aluminum catamaran for Phillips Cruises & Tours.
Full story at workboat.com ↗
Blaine-based cookie baker Chewzy Cookies is set to open a drive-thru store in Bellingham's Barkley neighborhood on Saturday, October 3.
Full story at cascadiadaily.com ↗
Two flu-related deaths have been reported in Western Washington as early as October, with county health officials and medical experts warning of an earlier flu season.
Full story at komonews.com ↗
Caleb Denver, aka the Bellingman, has become a local'superhero' in Bellingham, Washington, with over 11,000 followers on Instagram and dozens of "spinoff" characters popping up across the state.
Full story at salish-current.org ↗
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