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The Leader is working to gather reader stories for a special “Dear ol’ Dad” compilation for Father’s Day. If you have a story or photo to share or just words of love for your dad, email them to [email protected] for possible inclusion. Submissions will be accepted through noon Friday, June 19.

Announced last week, Alfalfa’s, which bills itself as an accessible health food store, will open its doors at 700 Ken Pratt Blvd., in the former Lucky’s location.

The mother-daughter duo that owns Hidden Treasures 2, with help from community members, have made 23,750-and-counting masks for the community.

“We have this revitalized sense of urgency, and a lot of hope even though everything can be scary. But in the face of adversity, these communities show incredible resilience.”

Powder absolutely loves being in the company of people.

Weekly mosquito trapping will begin in select Longmont neighborhoods on June 14 based upon trapping history since 2003.

Owners consolidate business to survive COVID-19.

The bill bans the use of chokeholds and bars police from aiming tear gas or rubber bullets at protesters' heads, pelvises or backs. Many protesters in Denver were struck and injured by the non-lethal pellets during protests over Floyd's death. 

Personal stories shared during COVID-19

A daily crime report in Longmont.