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Downed power lines, sliding vehicles among snow incidents | Mercer Island Police Blotter

Six incidents resulting from the inclement weather on Mercer Island have been reported.

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Two vehicles recovered after string of car thefts

Vehicles stolen from high school and burglarized residence recovered

Roy Mays at home on Mercer Island with his book of personal World War II documents and photos.

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Marine is witness to history

WWII veteran on ship when kamikaze planes attacked, saw flag raised at Iwo Jima

C. Michele Interior Lifestyles has moved into the suite that once housed Finders.

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New interior design shop opens in Finders space

A new interior design business has moved into the suite previously occupied by Finders. Carly Burns, who just…

Islanders Anthony Flacco and Sharlene Martin show their own published book: 'Publish Your Nonfiction Book: Strategies for Learning the Industry

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Mercer Islanders offer expertise on how to get published

Writers from as far away as Portland congregated at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center for a…

Polly and John Lindberg have been married for 59 years.

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Lindbergs relish the simple things together this Valentine’s Day

Polly Lindberg was going with someone else at the time when she met the man she would marry.…

Dave Rosen served with the Marine Corps in Somalia before the Black Hawk Down conflict.

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‘The soldier, sailor, airman, Marine, is to be respected’ | Community Profile

You’ve probably seen him at Noah’s Bagels, working behind the counter during the lunch rush. Dave Rosen is…

Sarah Sorte is the concierge services manager at the Stroum Jewish Community Center.

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‘The JCC is my way of being Jewish’ | Community Profile

Sarah Sorte returned to the Stroum Jewish Community Center three years ago, where she had worked as a…

Flora Brier owns the Olde Wine Store

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New wine store coming to Mercer Island

Mercer Island will have a new wine store before Christmas. Its grand opening is planned for Dec. 1.…

Reverend John Chae is the new pastor of Mercer Island United Methodist Church.

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‘The church must be connected with the community’ | Community Profile

Reverend John Chae is the new pastor of the Mercer Island United Methodist Church, which has around 100…

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Nile the cat retrieves mail, brings neighbors together

When Mindy Stern and her husband returned home from a weekend trip and found a wet envelope on…

Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal David Miller presents certificates of appreciation to individuals and emergency responders who helped save the life of Mercer Island resident Jack Williams.

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U.S. Marshals Service presents awards to emergency responders

The U.S. Marshals Service and Mercer Island Fire Department presented awards during the Oct. 4 City Council meeting…

Margaret Martin is the Mercer Island Library children's librarian.

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‘Every one question is important’ | Community Profile

Who she is: Margaret Martin, Mercer Island Library children’s librarian. What she does: I work with all ages,…