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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. 
Good to grow: Longmont Free Seed Library returns to help get those gardens going

Good to grow: Longmont Free Seed Library returns to help get those gardens going

After a year of learning to acclimate during the pandemic, the Longmont Library has decided to take a virtual approach to this year’s seed library. Patrons can request seeds by filling out a form on the Free Seed Library’s webpage or by calling the library’s reference desk during business hours and requesting the exact seeds they want. 
Stealing newspapers. Unlawfully using slugs. Defacing a cave. Colorado’s misdemeanor classifications are getting a rewrite

Stealing newspapers. Unlawfully using slugs. Defacing a cave. Colorado’s misdemeanor classifications are getting a rewrite

Draft recommendations, which require legislative approval, aim to update, recalibrate and simplify the state’s convoluted misdemeanor and felony offenses
Back to business: The Roost, Longs Peak Pub open again after winter closures in response to COVID

Back to business: The Roost, Longs Peak Pub open again after winter closures in response to COVID

“We feel like it’s a much safer environment now that the infection rate has gone down,” Longs Peak Pub and Taphouse owner Kevin Daly said.
Longmont Humane Society Pet of the Week: Clever Jon Snow is a pleasure to be around and is looking for his new best friend

Longmont Humane Society Pet of the Week: Clever Jon Snow is a pleasure to be around and is looking for his new best friend

Jon enjoys playing with some dogs, and is looking for a home with no kitties, please.