Chimacum schools chief headed to Blaine

CHIMACUM — Chimacum School District Superintendent Mary Lynne Derrington will take over the Blaine School District superintendent’s job July 1.

She was offered the job Monday by the Blaine School Board.

Derrington said Thursday she has mixed feelings.

“I feel like there’s something I’m losing that’s been very important to me,” she said Thursday. “At the same time, I’m excited.”

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