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Mercer Island Week in Review: Day Care Provider Pleads 'Not Guilty', 520 Bridge Toll Still Slated for December Start and Holiday Celebrations Arrive on Mercer Island
In case you missed them, here are several of the most-popular Mercer Island news stories we reported on from the last week.
MONDAY, NOV. 28
License Suspended for Local Day Care Owner Charged With Assault, Vandalism
Local day care owner Laura Martin will be arraigned in King County Superior Court tomorrow, Nov. 29.
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Educators, parents and students gather try to make their voices heard in photos for local legislators.
TUESDAY, NOV. 29
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Mercer Island City Council welcomes newcomer Debbie Bertlin, while other city and county council incumbents went unchallenged.
Local resident and day care owner Laura Martin was arrested Nov. 21 after an altercation with her boyfriend left his truck damaged and both suffering minor injuries.
The Mercer Island School Board is reviewing the structural integrity of school buildings as it examines a recommendation to rebuild all K-8 facilities in the school district.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30
Romantic, active or family oriented, this fun Bavarian-themed town dresses up for the holidays!
Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Selection Tour Coming to Mercer Island High School
THURSDAY, DEC. 1
Aljoya's regular involvement in community events earned the retirement community the top business accolade.
The Mercer Island Reporter states a home on the 3400 block of 80th Ave. SE suffered at least $30,000 in damages.
FRIDAY, DEC. 2
The Washington State Department of Transportation told Patch last week that the tolling for 520 Bridge was still slated to start sometime in December, though the exact date has not yet been announced.
Mercer Island's U15 select squad is the first team from the Island to win their division in youth soccer's Washington State League.
Don't know what to get that wine enthusiast? Not sure what you're friend who's a foodie would want? Local wine shops like The Olde Wine Store are offering discounts, an extended happy hour, mulled wine and hosting several holiday-themed community events.
SATURDAY, DEC. 3
Hundreds turn out for the Island's annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Mercerdale Park and Firehouse Munch at Fire Station 91.
Also, the website offers games, activities and even a clock that's counting down to the big guy's trip this year.
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