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Goblins and ghouls digitally haunt this year's library costume parade

Goblins and ghouls digitally haunt this year's library costume parade

Longmont Public Library turns their annual costume parade into an online slideshow to keep the tradition alive during the pandemic.
Ziggi's Coffee replaces plastic straws

Ziggi's Coffee replaces plastic straws

The coffee shop discovered a sustainable straw in order to become more eco-friendly.
Longmont Weather Forecast: A few days of fire weather remain before significant snow

Longmont Weather Forecast: A few days of fire weather remain before significant snow

Higher mountain winds will keep fire danger high until a strong cold front hits Saturday evening brining extremely cold air and significant snow.
Statewide eviction moratorium brings more uncertainty to Longmont

Statewide eviction moratorium brings more uncertainty to Longmont

Longmont City Councilwoman Marcia Martin said the city does not know how the moratorium will impact the city’s residents. “Numerically, we don’t know,” Martin said. “If people are evicted, best case they end up couch surfing, which is a contagion risk. Worst case, they they end up on the streets with children in family services.”
Outside: Flying high over local parks

Outside: Flying high over local parks

The buzz of a propeller, the low hush of the wind, the squeaking of prairie dogs, is the soundtrack of a day at the model airfield.
Groundbreaking technology makes its way into Habitat for Humanity homes

Groundbreaking technology makes its way into Habitat for Humanity homes

A GEB project will be a first in Longmont, helping homeowners save on energy costs.
County announces new effort to expand COVID testing to underserved populations

County announces new effort to expand COVID testing to underserved populations

“The new initiative reaches Boulder County residents who do not have equitable access to testing services, including the Latinx community, those experiencing homelessness, individuals age 65 or older, and people living in the Peak to Peak areas of the county,” the county stated in a news release.
Longmont police report: October 21, 2020

Longmont police report: October 21, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Fire crews increase containment of fires overnight

Fire crews increase containment of fires overnight

Dropping temperatures today expected to temper fires.
Regulating ADUs: Council asks staff to explore code changes for 'granny flats'

Regulating ADUs: Council asks staff to explore code changes for 'granny flats'

Council asked city staff to reshape the land development code dealing with accessory dwelling units to formalize the process of notifying property owners an ADU is planned in a neighborhood. Council members also had concerns about setback requirements for ADUs and their lack of compatibility in historic neighborhoods.