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Prost: Raise a local glass for Oktoberfest and fall

Prost: Raise a local glass for Oktoberfest and fall

A rundown of some fall beers on tap at Longmont breweries.
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Colorado enacts arsenal of laws to stop 'forever chemicals'

Colorado enacts arsenal of laws to stop 'forever chemicals'

Colorado joined 12 other states this month, launching an array of new laws and monitoring regulations in an effort to stop water contamination caused by PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals."
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Social Security, health care, prescription drugs top concerns for state's older voters

Social Security, health care, prescription drugs top concerns for state's older voters

AARP survey spotlights top voting issues for older Coloradans.
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Longmont police report Sept. 24, 2020

Longmont police report Sept. 24, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
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Paroled murderer shot, arrested after standoff in which explosion created 'fireball' in Longmont hotel room

Paroled murderer shot, arrested after standoff in which explosion created 'fireball' in Longmont hotel room

The man, who sustained at least one gunshot wound according to police, was transported to an area hospital. No guests or staff at the Residence Inn were hurt in the explosion.
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Boulder County settles excessive force suit filed over use of Taser for $400K

Boulder County settles excessive force suit filed over use of Taser for $400K

As a result of the lawsuit, Boulder County stated it has re-evaluated its policies and made multiple changes.
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Secretary of State offers funding to put Sunday before Election Day voting on the table

Secretary of State offers funding to put Sunday before Election Day voting on the table

The funding for Sunday voting is part of an initiative spearheaded by Secretary of State Jena Griswold to increase voting access, according to a news release.
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Q&A: Karen McCormick, candidate for State Representative for Colorado’s House District 11

Q&A: Karen McCormick, candidate for State Representative for Colorado’s House District 11

The Longmont Leader reached out to candidates of the races listed in the voter’s guide with a list of questions. Each response will be published as it is received and may be edited for clarity and/or length.
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Outside: Gear, good plan key to good hikes when weather turns wacky

Outside: Gear, good plan key to good hikes when weather turns wacky

A beautiful and serene hike can turn unpleasant when the storm rolls in. Make sure you're armed with gear, a plan and the forecast before heading out.
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Good Life Refuge throwing birthday bash with pigs that paint

Good Life Refuge throwing birthday bash with pigs that paint

The Good Life Refuge will celebrate its second birthday on Saturday with the launch of "Piggies that Paint,” a free Zoom event that will include a 30-minute sanctuary tour and 30 minutes of observing several potbellied pigs creating two “pigtastic” masterpieces.
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