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The Longmont Library will host The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Cynthia Swanson on October 25.
Swanson is discussing her two novels, The Bookseller and The Glass Forest as a part of the Authors We Love series.
According to the Longmont Library, "Swanson is becoming known for her strength in capturing the historical settings and for her compelling stories. Swanson is also a mid-century modern design aficionado, and she brings her love of and respect for mid-century design and detail to her writing in a form she's dubbed "Integrity Modern."
The event runs from 7-8:30 p.m. Registration is required for this program and can be accomplished online at http://bit.ly/AuthorsWeLove or call (303) 651-8472 to register by phone.
Opinion: Ruby Bowman-Theresa Stets candidacy for HD 12
I support Theresa Stets’ candidacy for State House District 12. Theresa may be a new face on the political scene, but she has a solid background as a community activist on oil and gas issues. Read more.
2018 Local Ballot Issues – What You Need to Know
If you are registered to vote, your ballot will be in the mail sometime next week for the November 6th general election (Note: if you are not registered, you can do so up to Election Day). Below is a guide to voters on city of Longmont, Boulder County, and Ward County ballot issues. As part of our mission to be a source of non-partisan news, the Longmont Observer does not take official positions on ballot issues. You are encouraged to submit your own opinion about any ballot issue. Learn more here.
Anti-Proposition 112 Protest Occurs in Longmont
On the evening of October 16th, about 25 people working in the oil and gas industry gathered at the intersection of Martin St. and East Ken Pratt Blvd. for 2.5 hours to demonstrate against Proposition 112 for this year’s election. Proposition 112 would mandate that any oil well which uses hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, be at least 2,500 feet from areas such as homes, schools, playgrounds, or sources of drinking water. Read more.
