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Longmont church steps up to help community members hard-hit by pandemic

Longmont church steps up to help community members hard-hit by pandemic

As the pandemic hit in March, Faith Community Lutheran Church embraced its focus on giving to the community by starting a Pandemic Relief Fund, originally helping non-essential workers furloughed or laid off get through the pandemic.
Longmont police report: January 17, 2021

Longmont police report: January 17, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Longmont Local: Front Range Mercantile is home of trinkets, unexpected treasures

Longmont Local: Front Range Mercantile is home of trinkets, unexpected treasures

The indoor flea market has been part of the community for more than three decades. Through the years, it’s been a haven for nostalgia lovers, history buffs and anyone who appreciates a good deal.
Diabetes classes aim to help people take charge of their health

Diabetes classes aim to help people take charge of their health

This free six-week diabetes self-management program will be offered for adults 60 and older and is available in English and Spanish.
Five questions with St. Vrain Valley school board member Richard Martyr

Five questions with St. Vrain Valley school board member Richard Martyr

Have you ever wondered what a school board does? Today marks the final installment of an eight-part series focused on what the St. Vrain Valley board does and getting to know its members. 
Four Longmont projects receive combined $1.25M in county Worthy Cause funds

Four Longmont projects receive combined $1.25M in county Worthy Cause funds

Housing for chronically homeless and low-income seniors, repairs at YMCA and Association for Community Living, which recently moved to city, all awarded grants.
Ask the Introvert: For innies, there's power in your comfort zone

Ask the Introvert: For innies, there's power in your comfort zone

" ... Working from your place of strength makes you a valuable player in the game of life. Even if you’re playing on a team of one."
Boulder County DA to read story of formerly incarcerated man for Motus Theater MLK Day performance

Boulder County DA to read story of formerly incarcerated man for Motus Theater MLK Day performance

“Reading the stories, prosecutors and law enforcement agents have the opportunity to stand in the shoes of those who have gone through the system and come together to realize how complex the system is and what we can do to improve it,” District Attorney Michael Dougherty said. 
Federal financial aid for college will be easier to apply for — and a bit more generous

Federal financial aid for college will be easier to apply for — and a bit more generous

Robert Kelchen, an expert on higher education policy, explains what the simplification and other changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid — better known as FAFSA — mean for students and families.
Winter sports return but restrictions abound

Winter sports return but restrictions abound

High school athletes face a tough and short season.