Author: Tribune News Service
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Graduation livestreams set for Lewis-Palmer, Palmer Ridge high schools
Both the Lewis-Palmer High School and Palmer Ridge High School graduation ceremonies will be for students only (in person) but are available livestreamed to all. The respective high school’s ceremonies will be livestreamed at lewispalmer.org/graduations on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12. View Palmer Ridge High School’s graduation at 9 a.m. on Thursday. View Lewis-Palmer High…
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Rubio to lead Senate Intelligence Committee after Burr resigns
WASHINGTON • Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio will lead the Senate Intelligence Committee, one of the most influential roles in Washington, after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell named him to the post on Monday on an interim basis. Rubio will lead the committee, which often conducts classified work and led a high-profile investigation into Russian influence…
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Monument Hill Kiwanis Club cancels 4th of July Parade, plans virtual event instead
The Monument Hill Kiwanis Club’s 4th of July parade has gone the way of many public events planned for this summer — canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The club, which has managed the parade for more than 35 years as a service to the Tri-Lakes community, is instead planning a 2020 4th of…
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Weinstein witness contests account of assault: ‘That never happened’
NEW YORK • A witness in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial Monday vehemently denied helping facilitate an alleged assault between the fallen Hollywood mogul and accuser Lauren Young. Under a fiery cross-examination by the prosecution, however, Claudia Salinas said that her memory of the encounter between Weinstein and Young was patchy. Last week, Young testified she…
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McConnell’s impeachment rules would condense opening arguments, limit evidence
WASHINGTON • Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday released a resolution setting time limits on the impeachment trial of President Trump, and is specifically seeking to limit the number of session days for opening arguments that would begin on Wednesday. Under text of a procedural resolution that the Senate would vote on Tuesday afternoon, the…
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Santa on Patrol visited the Tri-Lakes area Dec. 14, bringing toys and good cheer
Santa Claus took some time out of his busy schedule to spend some time in the Tri-Lakes area earlier this month. On Saturday, Dec. 14, Santa on Patrol delivered toys and good tidings to area children. He was accompanied by Elsa from “Frozen” and Buddy the Elf from “Elf” and friends from Monument and Palmer…
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Cyber Monday 2019: What to buy, what to avoid
For those looking to save on their holiday shopping while avoiding the Black Friday crowds, Cyber Monday offers an excellent opportunity for customers to get the best bang for their buck without leaving the house. But the items to avoid on Cyber Monday? Holiday decorations and themed products. Shop a few days before Christmas, or…
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2019 HOLIDAY GUIDE — Look for Santa on Patrol in the Tri-Lakes area Dec. 14
Santa Claus is a very busy guy this time of year, but not too busy to make an appearance in the Tri-Lakes area. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, keep your eyes peeled for the Jolly Old Elf. He will be teaming with Monument and Palmer Lake police, the Tri-Lakes Monument…
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Study: Monument one of the safest cities in Colorado
A recent study conducted by Security Baron found that when it comes to safety, Monument is among the Top 50 safest cities in Colorado. The study, which analyzed the FBI 2017 and 2018 rankings of crime rates, gave Denver suburb Cherry Hills Village top honors with the highest safety score (90.44). Other top choices were…
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Disney defends leaving crew in the Bahamas during Hurricane Dorian
Ports in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., reopened Tuesday, allowing cruise ships whose itineraries were disrupted by Hurricane Dorian to return. Meanwhile, Disney Cruise Line defended its decision to leave staff on the private Bahamian island it uses as a day stop for passengers. Disney was among several Florida-based cruise companies that faced a decision…