Good morning, Longmont.

Starting mid-August, Coal Creek Meals on Wheels will pilot its two-year expansion to Carbon Valley with meal deliveries from its Lafayette kitchen through Rocky Mountain Christian Church.

The project, supported by The Weld Trust & a $300,000 grant, will serve about 110 new participants.

Lana Hassan, a local student, said she received a Sachs Foundation scholarship that helps cover her college tuition in Colorado.

The program supports students with financial challenges as they plan to attend college.

Parents in Longmont may face higher costs for back-to-school supplies this year + experts advise setting a budget to manage the price increases.

Hungry bears have been seen in suburbs across Colorado this summer, and residents near Longmont have noticed an increase in sightings as the animals search for easy meals.

Local authorities have not yet announced any new guidelines.

During Heat Pump Week, Robert Spotts from Power Ahead Colorado explained how energy-efficient heat pumps can lower costs for Longmont homeowners.

The session offered practical tips for safer, more efficient heating and cooling + encouraged residents to consider home upgrades.

The Rockies traded Victor Vodnik to Miami for Connor Norby and Aiden May, Brenton Doyle to Chicago White Sox for Mason Adams and Carlos Vielma, and sent Antonio Senzatela to Milwaukee for Mark Manfredi and Juan Martínez.

Deals made after MLB deadline on Aug. 3 — reshaped rosters.

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