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Rabbi Boaz Heilman, left, accepts a cup of wine from his wife, Rabbi Sally Finestone, during his formal installation as Rabbi of Westminster’s Congregation B’nai Torah Nov. 9. Heilman succeeds Rabbi Anat Moskowitz, who moved to Florida for health reasons.

Westminster congregation installs new Rabbi

For Rabbi Boaz Heilman, Judaism is a 3,000 year old religion, but it’s also relevant to modern concerns - and he’s eager to show how. Heilman took over leadership of the Westminster’s …

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Team building top concern for Northglenn’s new mayor

Seitz, Seymour, Smith claim Westminster seats

Kulmann wins Thornton mayoral race

Presidential award bestowed upon STEM lab teacher

Metro North Ballot 2019 Unofficial Results

Montoya leads new faces to Federal Heights

Ballot measure Jeffco 1A doesn’t pass

Development plan for Pillar of Fire land a concern for neighbors

Metro North Ballot 2019 Unofficial Results

Red Flag foes discuss their fears as new law looms

For gun owner rights advocate Lesley Hollywood, Colorado’s new Red Flag law — set to go into effect with the New Year — gives residents a lot to look forward to in 2020: false accusations …

Proposition DD passes by a narrow margin

The statewide ballot question that asks voters to legalize sports betting and allow the state to tax it to send millions of dollars to help manage Colorado’s water supply was narrowly succeeding by roughly a percentage point at about 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 6, the day after Election Day.

Sports

Against Fossil Ridge Nov. 6 at North Stadium, Legacy senior Andrew Kehmeier contains the Sabercat in the 5A state playoffs.

Legacy soccer advances in 2-1 thriller

Standley Lake dino event digs into region’s past

A special event at the Standley Lake Nature Center Nov. 16 seeks to dig deep into the area’s prehistoric past. The City of Westminster’s Parks, Recreation & Library Department invites …

Colorado voters reject Proposition CC

Proposition CC, the statewide ballot question that would have eliminated TABOR — Taxpayer's Bill of Rights — refunds and used that money for K-12 education, higher education and transportation projects, was turned down by Colorado voters.

Sports

Against Skyview Nov. 8, a group of Tigers make the tackle at Holy Family High School.

Holy Family gets win over Skyview; advances to 3A state playoffs

News

Cholesterol levels dropping, but many still need care

Some good health news: Americans' cholesterol levels are dropping, and more people at especially high risk are getting treatment. Researchers say the report, released Nov. 11, suggests a …

In Colorado, 24 high-hazard dams are seen as problematic

Two dozen aging dams in Colorado were in unsatisfactory condition and are located in places where their …
Reporter Stories: Monday morning quarterbacking the city votes

Community Editors David Gilbert and Nick Puckett discuss November's municipal election results in …
With Jefferson County bus driver shortage at peak, student athletes miss hours of classtime

What happens when there’s a school bus driver shortage? A chain reaction, said Autumn Sereno, assistant …

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Secret Service study: School shooters showed warning signs

Most students who committed deadly school attacks over the past decade were badly bullied, had a history …

Schooley and Miller take Jeffco school board races

Election results in at 10:09 a.m. Nov. 8 showed Jefferson County Board of Education candidate …

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Jeffco voters against de-Brucing as 1A is voted down

As of 10 p.m. on Election Day, 55.5% of votes counted are against passing ballot measure Jeffco …
Office developments headed to Downtown Westminster

Developers will bring two office projects, totaling 650,000 square feet of space, to Downtown …
Anythink to implement new community engagement system

Anythink plans to replace its library management and cataloguing system with a more holistic and …
WPS head Swanson wins state education honors

Westminster Public School’s superintendent Pamela Swanson has been picked as the 2020 …

Life

DFF encourages wide-eyed viewing

With all the streaming services out there, and all the devices capable of becoming a movie screen, film festivals provide a fading resource — an opportunity to see independent and streaming movies …

Come out into the sunlight — with Claude Monet

A life-sized photo of a pleasant-looking man surrounded by flowers welcomes the visitor at the entrance …
‘Science Behind Pixar’ is trip to infinity and beyond

Even the most cursory look at Disney Pixar Animation Studios’ creative output makes one thing …
Denver Film Festival takes audiences to new places

At its core, film is an expression of people’s lives, and as such, it stands to reason film festivals …

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Plenty of choices for Halloween spirit

Leaves are changing colors and falling from trees; the cool, crisp fall air can be felt in the …
Olde Town shops transform into student art show

Last weekend the businesses of Olde Town became a widespread, eclectic art gallery as 18 stores …
LSO looks to clear a high bar

When a performer or organization is in the midst of a remarkable run, the most difficult thing can …

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Jefferson Parkway news

Delays aplenty as Jefferson Parkway debate continues

Soil sample shows potential plutonium hotspot in Jefferson Parkway path

When the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority (JPPHA) and other groups launched a soil study this May, with the goal of testing the Rocky Flats area for excess nuclear waste that could be …

Reporter Stories: A road on the table

Sports

Against Eaglecrest Nov. 8 at Legacy Stadium, Legacy senior Dakota Key sprints into the end zone.

Legacy’s comeback attempt falls short

After a 31-28 victory against Horizon the week prior, Legacy football placed as the No. 23 seed in the 5A state playoffs — winners … Read More

Against Grand Junction in the opening round of the 5A state playoffs, Legacy senior, Ryan Bennett, spins up field.

Legacy soccer advances to second round

In the first 10 minutes Nov. 1 against Grand Junction in the opening round of the 5A state playoffs, Legacy dominated despite not … Read More

Horizon junior Liam Francis runs the route against Legacy sophomore Braelon Tate Nov. 1 at North Stadium.

Legacy overcomes 18-point deficit to defeat Horizon

Despite dropping their first six games of the 2019 season, Legacy football has ended strongly — taking three of their last four, … Read More

Legacy senior Blake Hansen heads the ball to a teammate Oct. 22 against Boulder. // Adam Hothersall

Legacy soccer clinches conference title

Capping off a 10-1 conference record to claim their first Front Range Conference Title since 2007 Oct. 25 against Monarch, the game to … Read More

Northglenn sophomore Makayla Clemons makes the serve Oct. 24 against Vista Peak.

Vista Peak volleyball stays unbeaten against Northglenn

Hoping to snap their two-game losing streak, Northglenn (6-15, 3-6 in conference) couldn’t surpass conference leader, Vista Peak … Read More

Holy Family’s Ava Kuszak, left, eludes a tag at the plate by Mesa Ridge catcher Katrina Robertson, during the Tigers’ first CHSAA 4A State Championship playoff game Oct. 25, at Aurora Sports Park. The Tigers shut out the Grizzlies, 19-0.

Legacy, Holy Family softball seasons come to a close

The 2019 softball runs for Legacy and Holy Family high schools came to a close Oct. 25th and 26th respectively — ending excellent … Read More

Voices

opinion

Letter to the editor: Getting what we pay for

The defeats of state Proposition CC and Jefferson County 1-A are a continuation of Colorado taxpaying voters refusing to pay for revenue increases needed for important services. When we got …

opinion

Letter to the editor: How to fill the 1A shortfall

Now that Jeffco’s stealth tax-revenue-increasing Issue 1A has been roundly rejected, what are the distraught 88,422 voters who favored it to do? Rather than sock themselves and their already …

Letter: Environment concerns must include arctic

Environment concerns must include arctic As a Colorado native, I have watched this state grow for over thirty years. I spend a lot of time outdoors recreating in Colorado’s State Parks. Therefore, …

Local minimum wage setting is a bad idea

On the surface, it may seem like a good idea to allow each local municipality to have the authority to raise the minimum wage in its community. We all know how living costs in the Denver metro area …

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