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A recap of news and events happening in Longmont as provided by the city.

 “We will get through this … It is going to feel oh so much better by the middle of the year. We are going to be able to get out and about, to get out there to see some of our businesses opening up again and once more, growing within our region.”

Proposal could involve new fees on gas purchases, ride-sharing apps and delivery services

A daily crime report in Longmont.

An opening reception for the show, which as the name implies features works that can fit in a 12-by-12-inch space, is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the gallery, which last year took up residence in the Longmont Downtown Development Authority’s offices at 320 Main St. 

This year there’s a good chance a big chunk of students will opt out of the exams, among other potential changes. Experts say that means the tests likely won’t be able to offer the kind of complete or comparable data policymakers rely on in a typical year. 

Johnson & Johnson vaccine shows 72% efficacy rate in the U.S.

Three pathways within the public health field were developed — public health, environmental health, and administration -- and together they encompass more than 100 occupations within the field including entry- to advanced-level positions.

Last year, 188 Coloradans requested prescriptions for aid-in-dying medications, a 10% increase over the previous year, and 145 went on to obtain the medication.

The Longmont Early Childhood Coalition is seeking community members ranging from company executives to care providers to parents to join its effort to turn its goals into data and action.