Blaine immigration attorney Len Saunders. Photo by Pat Grubb.

Ed. Note: The following story, parts of which appeared in the September print issue of the All Point Bulletin, has been revised and updated to include more information about recent incidents at the U.S. ports of entry at Point Roberts and Blaine.

Smoked marijuana? Not an American? Better think twice before you unburden your guilty conscience to a U.S. border official. Ted Gilliat likes to go down to Point Roberts with his four- and six-year-old daughters to fly kites at Lighthouse Marine Park. He won't be doing that anytime soon after undergoing over four hours of examination at the U.S. port of entry on Sunday, August 21 - a harrowing experience that led to his permanent exclusion from the United States.

With new dates and a new location, organizers of the Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival expect to deliver a more polished event for the festival's 21st year.

"Partnering with the marina really lets us upgrade the event," said vendor coordinator Gail Pueyo.

The Point Roberts Fire District 5's open house on August 27 offered information and fun for children and adults alike.