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Over one hundred unique floats each held a place in the annual Ski to Sea Grand Parade Saturday, May 28, 2011, in Bellingham. The parade began at the intersection of Cornwall and Champion and concluded on York. Crowds lined the curbs on both sides of the street for the entirety of the course.

Ready for Ski to Sea? Here's a look at what's coming up

Parades, relay races, and a mix of sun and rain in the forecast - if it's May, it must be time for Ski to Sea.

Squalicum's David Starkovich heads the ball as he goes over the back of a Bellingham player on Tuesday, May 8, at Civic Stadium.

Starkovich's increased offensive production a key to Squalicum's success

Three years have passed since Squalicum midfielder David Starkovich has been to the 2A state soccer tournament.

In this March 10, 2011 photo, barista Ashley Kerzman makes a mocha at the Sunshine Coffee drive-through stand at 1890 Front St. in Lynden.

Coffee buzz: Study finds java drinkers live longer

A new study finds coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer. Regular or decaf doesn't matter.

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Crews recover body of teen in Chehalis River

Thurston County Sheriff's Dive and Rescue Team members have recovered the body of a 16-year-old Rochester boy who tried to swim across the Chehalis...

Search for missing 16-year-old. Photo courtesy of West Thurston Regional Fire Authority

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Convicted sex offender sentenced to four years for Whatcom County assault

A Level III sex offender has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in 2011. 34 minutes ago

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J.C. Penney's shares in free-fall after 1Q loss

Wall Street doesn't seem to like J.C. Penney's new everyday low pricing any better than Main Street does. 1 hour ago

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 file photo, shoppers visit a J.C. Penney store in New York. J.C. Penney's stock plunged 18 percent on Wednesday, May 16, 2012  the biggest drop by percentage since the market crash in 1987. The decline comes a day after the retailer reported a larger-than-expected first-quarter loss largely because customers were turned off by its new everyday low pricing strategy.

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Bellingham locks up two spots to tennis state tournament, Squalicum grabs doubles slot

BELLINGHAM - As soon as they had finished off their 6-2, 6-2 victory over Sehome's Morgan Clarke and Andrea Clawson in the Class 2A Northwest District...

Bellingham's Rose Hopper slams home a winner during a doubles semifinal match in Class 2A Northwest District Tournament on Tuesday, May 15. Hopper and teammate Kate Troutman beat Sehome's Morgan Clarke and Andrea Clawson to earn a trip to state.

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Scientists hunt ways to stall Alzheimer's earlier

Look for a fundamental shift in how scientists hunt ways to ward off the devastation of Alzheimer's disease - by testing possible therapies in people...

Country singer Glen Campbell, who has Alzheimer's disease, stands with his wife Kim during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

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Community abuzz with Ski to Sea parades, races, festival, other events

Here's a look at upcoming Ski to Sea events. For more information, call 360-746-8861, visit skitosea.com or email info@skitosea.com, unless otherwise...

The Ski to Sea Junior Race is Saturday, May 19, at Lake Padden Park.

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RFK Jr.'s estranged wife, Mary, found dead in NY

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, who had fought drug and alcohol problems, was found dead in her home Wednesday. 1 hour ago