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Island views in the snow
In these views of the snow around Mercer Island, students go sledding while school is out, and Ellis…
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Courage and honor revisited | Belgium’s WWII ghost plane
This story about incredible bravery in the face of sure death reads like a Hollywood screen play. Yet…
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Islander students wear blue to support friend
Hundreds of Mercer Island High School students wore blue clothing to school on Nov. 4 to support their…
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Taking leave
The last of the leaves reflect the sun on a fine day last week at Luther Burbank Park.
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Veterans Day celebration
Veterans Day is Thursday, Nov. 11. This year the Roanoke Inn, the Mercer Island VFW Post 5760 and…
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Candy Corn Bark | Recipe of the Week
1. Spread the cookies, pretzels and raisins evenly onto a lightly greased, small baking sheet. Melt the chocolate…
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Weighing the great pumpkin
Dorothy Reeck, owner of the Roanoke Inn, stands with her giant 423-pound pumpkin, grown in the fertile soil…
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Prepare for attending college fair
Question: What should I know before I attend a college fair? Answer: The annual National College Fair is…
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Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake | Recipe of the Week
Heat the oven to 300 degrees. To make the crust, stir together the vanilla wafer crumbs, powdered sugar,…
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Festival of art at Covenant Shores
Covenant Shores residents showed off their artistic talents last week during the annual art show. From water colors…
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Pumpkin pizzazz – savory and sweet
Now that we’re in October, the delightful vision of pumpkins prominently displayed in various sizes, shapes and colors…
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Halloween on Mercer Island | Island Spookfest
Children trick or treat in the Lakes neighborhood, shown in this video from 2008. The "Island Spookfest" photo…
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Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake | Recipe of the Week
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1…