What’s this? A new mural being painted in Fairhaven?

Not to miss observing the process, I recently hustled over to McKenzie Alley to discover artist Anne Schreivogl—looking somewhat out of place—perilously working two stories up on a scissor lift.

Here was the well-known, award-winning studio painter transforming the century-old, orange-colored brick located between the historic district’s 12th and 11th streets, creating a scene of cartoonish bakers rolling dough, hungrily watched…

To better understand what ace guitarist and singer Scott Pemberton is trying to get across with his music, take a closer look at the lyrics for one of his most popular songs, “Elbow Grease.”

“How do you get where you want to be?,” the Portland-based musician asks during a music video of the song, with bandmates—and audience members familiar with the composition—answering “With hard work!”

“And how do you get the work done?” he queries.

“You’ve got to do it!” they reply.

“There…

Mt. Baker Ski Area reported its first dustings of snow recently, with an “especially good hit” falling Weds., Oct. 6. During a short video from Chair 7, longtime Operations Manager Mike Trowbridge noted that, “Forecasts for this winter are looking pretty good, with another La Nina winter headed our direction. That should be a good combination of above-average precipitation and below-average temperatures, which should translate to a good amount of snow for this coming season.”

A flurry…

If it becomes necessary to seek a solution to the conflict that arises when you and your significant other can’t agree upon which area eatery to order lunch or dinner from as part of Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center’s “Dine Out for Peace” fundraiser, it might be time to consider signing up for one of the many conflict resolution trainings the WDRC offers on a regular basis.

I kid, but being that October is Conflict Resolution Month, now is the perfect opportunity to help the downtown…