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Longmont Local: Getting a good read on business — Used Book Emporium has been city staple for 25 years

Longmont Local: Getting a good read on business — Used Book Emporium has been city staple for 25 years

Over the years, the longtime downtown Longmont store has seen many chapters but has held onto its mission to provide affordable literature and sell pre-loved books. 
Sheriff's Office: Hiker rescued Sunday night from Brainard Lake area

Sheriff's Office: Hiker rescued Sunday night from Brainard Lake area

Rescuers from the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group employed a tracked utility terrain vehicle to transport rescuers to the Mitchell Lake Trailhead, where they then accessed the hiker on foot
Commentary: Going forth with standardized tests may cause more problems than it solves

Commentary: Going forth with standardized tests may cause more problems than it solves

"In our view, as education researchers who specialize in science education, the learning sciences and educational assessment, we see an abundance of reasons to let states off the hook for testing this year."
Eagle Scouts honored for restoration projects at Old Mill Park

Eagle Scouts honored for restoration projects at Old Mill Park

The nine year relationship between the St. Vrain Historical Society, Old Mill Park and Troop 66 has blossomed to create meaningful experiences for everyone involved.
Grossen Bart brews up a new collaborative Irish Stout in honor of International Women's Day

Grossen Bart brews up a new collaborative Irish Stout in honor of International Women's Day

The endeavor, participants said, shows women can be involved in making beer, both professionally and in the community. It’s part of a larger effort by breweries worldwide, who also are releasing female-focused collaboration brews on or around March 8.
Longmont manufacturing companies seek students for immersive learning apprenticeships

Longmont manufacturing companies seek students for immersive learning apprenticeships

CareerWise has partnered with sticker and label manufacturer StickerGiant and SparkFun, an open-source e-retailer focused on embedded electronics, to create three apprenticeship opportunities for St. Vrain Valley and Boulder Valley school district students. 
Colorado proposal to scale back CMAS testing moves forward after an 8-1 vote

Colorado proposal to scale back CMAS testing moves forward after an 8-1 vote

The bill will now go to the House Appropriations Committee, where sponsors hope to move it quickly through the Legislature and to the governor’s desk so that state education officials can prepare a waiver request for the federal government.
Longmont police report March 6, 2021

Longmont police report March 6, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Peter Salas has been 'showing up' for the Latino community for years

Peter Salas has been 'showing up' for the Latino community for years

Nominated by community members for his work going above and beyond for the Latinx community and businesses, Salas will receive the Franny Reich Lifetime Achievement Award from the Boulder Chamber during the 2021 Celebration of Leadership virtual awards ceremony. 
Northwest Rail up for more discussion Monday when transportation board hears annual report from RTD

Northwest Rail up for more discussion Monday when transportation board hears annual report from RTD

RTD board and staff members are slated to discuss ridership trends, an update on Colo. 119 Bus Rapid Transit and the beleaguered Northwest Rail project.