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Fauci, Polis warn of coronavirus surge in Colorado, elsewhere

Fauci, Polis warn of coronavirus surge in Colorado, elsewhere

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a member of the White House's coronavirus task force, warned during a virtual news conference that Colorado is not alone in seeing a spike in cases and pleaded with people not to travel or gather in large groups.
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CU Boulder struggles to enroll low-income students. That has consequences for Coloradans’ social mobility

CU Boulder struggles to enroll low-income students. That has consequences for Coloradans’ social mobility

In a state where two out of five public school students are considered low-income, CU Boulder’s record raises questions about whether it is fulfilling its mission to educate Coloradans from all backgrounds, not just the wealthiest students.
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Special legislative session could bring relief to struggling child care providers, highlights fundamental need for families

Special legislative session could bring relief to struggling child care providers, highlights fundamental need for families

The proposed child care bill seeks to bring relief to a sector that has been heavily impacted by the pandemic by creating two emergency relief grant programs, which has the potential to support efforts already underway in Longmont.
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Boulder, Latino Chambers seek input from minority-, veteran- and women-owned businesses on COVID recovery

Boulder, Latino Chambers seek input from minority-, veteran- and women-owned businesses on COVID recovery

Staff and board members of the chambers will listen in to better understand the most effective response strategies to help meet their needs and achieve long-term recovery, said John Tayer, Boulder Chamber president and CEO.
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As a thank you to our subscribers old and new, we're giving away two gift cards to Apertivio. Sign up today for a chance to win.
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Longmont police report Nov. 30, 2020

Longmont police report Nov. 30, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
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Colorado has gained back thousands of jobs lost early in the pandemic, but construction jobs still lag behind

Colorado has gained back thousands of jobs lost early in the pandemic, but construction jobs still lag behind

The latest report from Colorado’s Department of Labor and Employment shows employers added more than 21,000 nonfarm payroll jobs from September to October.
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Protect yourself from porch pirates: Longmont Public Safety shares tips on keeping holiday packages out of hands of thieves

Protect yourself from porch pirates: Longmont Public Safety shares tips on keeping holiday packages out of hands of thieves

Package theft is a crime of opportunity that police say can be prevented.
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Bluebird language learning app now available through Longmont Library

Bluebird language learning app now available through Longmont Library

The app offers 163 languages with 12.6 million interactive audio lessons, as well as personalized courses based on learners' needs and levels of proficiency, according to a library news release.
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NBA dreams will start in Australia for Longmont High’s first-ever draft pick

NBA dreams will start in Australia for Longmont High’s first-ever draft pick

Justinian Jessup, who was Golden State Warriors' as 51st pick in NBA draft, will play in National Basketball League when season starts in January.
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