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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Kirkland native became the Patriots' surprise game-winning hero

Also on today's calendar: One Day Only - A Full Home Remodel in The Farm Community - Award Winning Remodeling Team and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Brilliant sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Monroe's Efton Chism is Patriots' unlikely hero (heraldnet.com) — A former Monroe High School and Eastern Washington standout who grew up in Kirkland just became an overnight star for the New England Patriots, thanks to a spectacular one‑handed game‑winning touchdown against the Bills. The story tracks his journey from undrafted long shot to key receiver, his relentless work habits, and how injuries to teammates could open the door for a much bigger role.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Redmond

  • Artist Highlight: Carlos Martinez Explores Hope and Connection in 'Life by a Thousand Cuts' (seattle.gov)
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Bothell

  • 17312 Woodcrest Dr NE #113, Bothell, WA 98011 (redfin.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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