Articles from the November 18, 2020 edition
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Niwot chefs share succulent suggestion for Thanksgiving food and drink
As Thanksgiving approaches, there's no shortage of advice on how to make the best turkey, what new sides to serve along with beloved family recipes, and what wines or cocktails to have. While...
Vitamin D and other immune boosters may help fight off COVID-19
Chances of getting COVID-19 are as high, or higher, than they've ever been during the pandemic, but there are simple steps people can take to be prepared if the virus strikes. Research suggests that...
Shop safe and shop local this holiday season
Like it or not, the 2020 holiday shopping season is upon us, and like everything else during the past eight months, it promises to be fraught with uncertainty. But one thing that is certain is that su...
Get your run on: Niwot's first annual Turkey Trot
In a year when many well-loved group events have had to be canceled, it's refreshing to see the beginning of a new annual tradition: The Niwot Turkey Trot. Holding an event in light of rising...
The fascinating story of Left Hand Valley water management
In the closing line of the poem First Things First, W.H. Auden writes, "Thousands have lived without love, but not one without water." Water is the topic of author and retired water resource manager...
A Culture of Caring: Flagstaff Academy launches canned food drive
In time for Thanksgiving and in the spirit of helping others, Flagstaff Academy, Longmont's pre- K through eighth grade public charter school, is launching a nonperishable food drive to benefit the OU...
Niwot LID board votes to partially fund Little Shops project
The retail incubator launched by the Niwot Business Association last month got a boost from the Niwot Local Improvement District's Advisory Committee when they agreed to recommend funding a portion...
St. Vrain students may shift to be more remote than before
On Nov. 4, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) moved Boulder to level Orange, "Safer at Home - High Risk." Since the announcement, various organizations, including school...
My experience and advice on overcoming COVID-19
Much to my surprise, I tested positive for COVID-19 in October. We all know of the highly contagious nature of the virus and unfortunately, I must have been in the wrong place at the wrong time. Yes, I am a 20-year-old college student attending CU Bo...
Fall rodent visitors
As the weather cools and bears are headed to hibernation, mice may be seeking the warmth of your home and voles may be setting up their homes in your landscaping. How do you keep these unwanted visito...
Boulder County votes overwhelmingly blue
This year, 3,207,983 votes were cast across Colorado, resulting in a voter turnout rate of 84.83%. Boulder County's rate was comparable at 84.81%, with 230,721 votes cast. Traditionally seen as a...
Cougars keep things close but concede to Cheyenne Mountain
A late fourth quarter score silenced Niwot football's comeback effort against the Cheyenne Mountain Indians Friday night at Erie High School. Despite missing several key players to injuries, Niwot los...
Community Pet Spotlight (Jack, Nov. 18)
Meet Jack. Jack is a 1 year old black Lab and is looking for a loving home to call his own! Jack is great with people and other dogs. He is currently in Bowhaus' foster program, Bowhaus 2A Newhaus....