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Want to support veterans? 4 tips for finding good charities

Want to support veterans? 4 tips for finding good charities

"As a professor who researches nonprofit organizations and teaches about their finances, I have observed that while some veterans’ charities do squander donors’ dollars, others make the most of donations in meeting their mission. Fortunately, a little research goes a long way toward spotting the difference between a good cause and a lost cause."
Letter to the editor: Tim Waters: Addition by subtraction

Letter to the editor: Tim Waters: Addition by subtraction

I support their efforts. I oppose, however, Executive Director and Chief Litigator, Joe Salazar’s pursuit of this mission through an “addition by subtraction” strategy.
Cub Scouts carry on tradition of saluting veterans with flag planting at local cemetery

Cub Scouts carry on tradition of saluting veterans with flag planting at local cemetery

The service project, which the pack does for Veterans Day and Memorial Day, aims not only to honor those who have served the nation, but also to emphasize the sacrifices of veterans.
New doubts arise over Gardner’s public lands bill after missed deadline on election eve

New doubts arise over Gardner’s public lands bill after missed deadline on election eve

A little-noticed development on the eve of last week’s election has created new doubts about the implementation of Gardner’s bill and alarmed the public-lands advocates who championed its passage.
Longmont police report Nov. 9, 2020

Longmont police report Nov. 9, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
St. Vrain Valley School Education Foundation goes virtual on Saturday

St. Vrain Valley School Education Foundation goes virtual on Saturday

In a typical year, the annual gala can raise around $250,000 between ticket sales and auctions. Money raised goes toward student scholarships, innovation grants for teachers, operational expenses, the annual Crayons to Calculators school supply drive and more. 
Challenge to Affordable Care Act back at U.S. Supreme Court

Challenge to Affordable Care Act back at U.S. Supreme Court

The lawsuit, filed by red states led by Texas, claims in 2017, Congress rendered the health law's individual insurance mandate unconstitutional when lawmakers eliminated the tax penalty attached to the mandate. ACA defenders have argued the mandate still is constitutional, and the court should reject what they see as a pretext for attacking the ACA.
Longmont Weather Forecast: A dry week ahead, temperatures below normal climbing to normal

Longmont Weather Forecast: A dry week ahead, temperatures below normal climbing to normal

Snowfall ended Monday night beginning a very slow warm-up over the next week with another long break in precipitation.
Latino Chamber seeks board members

Latino Chamber seeks board members

The Latino Chamber is seeking business owners with experience in nonprofit board leadership, fundraising and people with ties to the growing Spanish-speaking community in Boulder County and surrounding communities. 
Free COVID testing site now open at Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont

Free COVID testing site now open at Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont

The site is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and testing is available for anyone who would like to be tested.