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Bellingham café at museum to offer locally made food with quick service

Arlene Mantha, left, prepares cookies while Andrew Spencer brews coffee as they prep for the opening of twofiftyflora Thursday, May 9, 2013 in Bellingham. The café will open on May 15, said Mantha.

Good, quality food served quickly is going to be Arlené Mantha's recipe for making her new café a success at the Lightcatcher Museum in Bellingham.

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Bellingham artist makes jump into retail stores

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New Bellingham business combines café with computer repair

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Retail start-ups remain a trend in Whatcom County

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Bellingham auto body repairman reflects on more than 50 years in business

Duane Stewart has established a high bar when it comes to finding an enjoyable job and sticking with it.
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Bellingham's Daisy Café to expand, add coffee shop next door

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New Bellingham gift store focuses on local artists

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Fairhaven's Drizzle expands, Colophon making changes

It may not seem important to some, but having front door access for his business is a big deal to Ross Driscoll.
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Fermented tea starts to get following in Bellingham

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