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In their Mercer Island home, Pat and Dan Braman pose with a flier asking friends and family to plant 80 trees for their 80th birthdays and to help the environment. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

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‘What could 80 years do for a tree?’

Mercer Island couple wants 80 trees planted for their 80th birthdays.

Courtesy photo Eldergrow program administrator Katy Dittmer works with Covenant Living at the Shores resident Althea Esterley at the community’s new indoor mobile sensory garden during at Jan. 17 kickoff event.

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Growing smiles

New indoor sensory garden at Covenant Living at the Shores on Mercer Island.

MercerFest to celebrate 60 years of Mercer Island

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MercerFest to celebrate 60 years of Mercer Island

Help needed for citizen-run event.

Alan Roach and his dog, Roxie, reunited in their new apartment. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

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Al’s new apartment, a community effort

Mercer Islanders give housewares, furniture to formerly homeless man and his dog.

Photo courtesy of Deborah Hendrickson A recent Eagle Scout Court of Honor recognized Elliott Hendrickson of Mercer Island, Alexander Raffetto of Bellevue and Andrew Sugamele of Mercer Island.

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Three Eastside scouts honored at Court of Honor ceremony

Elliott Hendrickson, Alexander Raffetto, and Andrew Sugamele were presented with Eagle Scout honors.

Award-winning play ‘The Good Adoptee’ coming to Mercer Island

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Award-winning play ‘The Good Adoptee’ coming to Mercer Island

The autobiographical drama was penned by acclaimed playwright Suzanne Bachner.

KCLS continuing to build connections in 2020

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KCLS continuing to build connections in 2020

A monthly column about library happenings.

Mercer Island High School held its 62nd commencement on June 11 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. Photo by Joseph Chen

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Nominations open for 2020 Pathfinder Awards

The awards honor Mercer Island High School alumni

Donate your car to MIYFS

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Donate your car to MIYFS

Funds help support the mental health services on the Island.

Prescription for a 2020 Vision | On Faith

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Prescription for a 2020 Vision | On Faith

A monthly column dealing in matters of faith.

Dora Gyarmati. Photo by Nityia Photography

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Embrace the struggle for a complete picture | Health column

A monthly column about mindfulness and general wellbeing.

Mercer Island Pipe Organ Foundation continues to preserve music

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Mercer Island Pipe Organ Foundation continues to preserve music

19 years later volunteers are still going strong.

Going public with your love | Column on Faith

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Going public with your love | Column on Faith

A monthly column dealing in matters of faith.