Peter Kaskes removes cakes from the oven at the family-run Hillcrest Bakery.

An old 275-pound school bell from the 1890s hangs at Bothell Landing, part of its connection with the town's history.

A cat named Heather peers from its basket in Sidie Pharmacy in Bothell as assistant pharmacist Marcia Holzer works on a greeting card rack.

A few chickens are an unexpected sight at Sammamish River Park where they stroll around with little apparent worry.

Kirklanders Margie Schnabel and her son Jacob, 2, visit peaceful Bothell Landing.

Mary Jo Pechan and her son John, 5, stroll down Bothell's Main Street, which has managed to keep a small-town feel in the midst of rapid-fire growth.

A sign greets visitors to Bothell's quaint Main Street.

Barber shop singers gather for rehersal at the large, modern Bothell Senior Center, a location for a large variety of events.

Bicyclists and walkers share space on the Burke-Gilman Trail along the Sammamish River in Bothell.

Anna and Torben Barfod peer from behind ferns at their Bothell nursery. Although their greenhouses suffered extensive damage during the winter storms, the Barfods are picking up the pieces and rebuilding.