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    Articles by Madeline Coats
    A full room of Mercer Island residents questioned candidates running for City Council Pos. 7 and School Board Pos. 5. Madeline Coats/staff photo
    Incumbent Bertlin and Jacobson leading Mercer council race
    By Madeline Coats • August 6, 2019 1:30 am

    4,914 ballots were returned out of 18,197 registered voters in Mercer Island.

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    Old 76 will be taking over the empty gas station once occupied by Freshy’s Seafood Shack. Madeline Coats/staff photo
    Town center businesses and events boost community engagement
    By Madeline Coats • August 3, 2019 1:30 am

    Chamber of Commerce updates residents on local business happenings in Mercer Island.

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    The ribbon cutting for Aegis Living took place in Mercer Island on July 20. Left to right: Mary Van Orman, Terese Clark, Dwayne Clark, Phil Clough and Stephanie Bayne. Photo courtesy of Aegis Living.
    Aegis Living opens their doors to a ski...
    By Madeline Coats • August 2, 2019 1:30 am

    Breaking the stigma of senior living communities.

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    Island resident recommended the addition of a new restroom building near the playground at Aubrey Davis Park. Madeline Coats/staff photo
    City council moves closer to approving the Aubrey...
    By Madeline Coats • August 1, 2019 1:30 am

    The master plan recommends five key areas of focus.

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    Mercer Island seniors sing from their songbooks in the Fellowship Hall at Covenant Living at the Shores on July 17. Madeline Coats/staff photo
    A monthly sing-a-long program uses music to support...
    By Madeline Coats • July 23, 2019 1:30 am

    Music Mends Minds places emphasis on music therapy as a way to delay neurodegenerative dementia.

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    Three candidates aim to fill an open seat in the Mercer Island City Council
    Three candidates aim to fill an open seat...
    By Madeline Coats • July 19, 2019 1:30 am

    Debbie Bertlin, Robin Russell and Jake Jacobson compete for Position No. 7.

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    A full room of Mercer Island residents questioned candidates running for City Council Pos. 7 and School Board Pos. 5. Madeline Coats/staff photo
    Candidates for council and school board attended forum
    By Madeline Coats • July 18, 2019 1:30 am

    The King County Primary Election is on Aug. 6.

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    Recology will soon be replacing Republic as Mercer Island’s garbage removal service. They will be responsible for collecting compost, garbage and recycled material for residents. Madeline Coats/Staff photo
    Island residents express concern over contract with Recology
    By Madeline Coats • July 17, 2019 1:30 am

    City Council approves 10-year partnership with new garbage removal service.

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    City Council officially terminates plans for Mercerdale Park
    City Council officially terminates plans for Mercerdale Park
    By Madeline Coats • July 2, 2019 1:30 am

    Persistant residents win their battle to protect public parkland.

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    Objects for sale are displayed in sectioned areas throughout the store to make for organized shopping. Photo by Madeline Coats.
    Thrift shop brings community together
    By Madeline Coats • June 28, 2019 1:30 am

    Second-hand shop projected to bring in 2.9 million dollars this year alone.

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    Planes flying in from the North often cross over Mercer Island or Lake Washington before landing. Photo by Madeline Coats.
    Increased air traffic and aviation demands disturb Island...
    By Madeline Coats • June 25, 2019 1:30 am

    Renton Municipal Airport could see future expansions.

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