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Greg, we hardly knew ye
The Mayor had a hard time presenting an authentic self to the public, for reasons both psychological and demographic. In the end he was a prime minister, never a king.
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Nickels nostalgia sets in early
Commentators turn kind in the wake of the mayor's gracious concession: Maybe being a bully isn't so bad.
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Why Bellingham lost the NOAA competition
Port Commissioners are briefed on how Bellingham and Newport compare, as prospective new homes for the research ships. That was a tie, but the Oregon city won the match by putting money on the table. Bellingham decides not to challenge the ruling.
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Joe Who? and Mike Who-Dat?
The public had long ago soured on Mayor Nickels, but we ended up with two very unknown challengers. Here's how the political cards might be reshuffled.
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Smooth sailing for the Salish Sea?
In an unusual act of international cooperation, the proposal to name the inland waters of the Pacific Northwest is being handled by both countries at once.