Indoor Mask Mandate + Fastest-Growing Companies + Good News Recap

Happy Sunday, Boulder! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. You may have noticed our Sunday newsletter format has changed, and we hope you like it! Every Sunday edition will now include a roundup of news over the past week.

First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 87 Low: 57. If you're sensitive to pollution, you may want to limit your outdoor activity today.

Here are the top stories from the past week in Boulder:

1. Let's get you started off with a bunch of happy news — here's a roundup of good news stories in our area. (Patch)
2. Boulder County has reinstated its indoor mask mandate after a surge of delta variant cases. Everyone ages 2 and older is asked to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status, Boulder County Public Health said. (Patch)
3. Immunocompromised people in Boulder County no longer have to wait for their third vaccine dose. (Patch)
4. In-person football games are back, and so is Ralphie! Fans packed Folsom Field Friday to watch the CU Buffs take on the University of Northern Colorado Bears. (Daily Camera - paywall)
5. Boulder County Public Health has issued a warning after rabid bats were found in Longmont, Lyons and Hygiene. (Patch)
6. Many businesses in Boulder are among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, according to a new list released by Inc.com. (Patch)

Today in Boulder:

• Cool Indie Folk LIVE at BOCO Cider! (4 p.m.)
• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions (9 a.m.)

Boulder Patch Notebook

• University of Colorado Boulder: "Triathlete and Forever Buff Flora Duffy Triathlon recently took first place in the World Triathlon Championship Series, making her the first triathlete in history to win Olympic gold and the world championship title in the same year!" (Facebook)
• City of Boulder: "Headed to Chautauqua Labor Day weekend? Park free, ride free with the Park to Park shuttle." (Facebook)
• Boulder Chamber: "Elections are right around the corner and we've announced our positions on 2021 ballot issues, including Bedrooms are for People. Learn more about this Boulder Ballot Initiative with Bryan Bowen, in the latest episode of Chamber Chat!" (Facebook)
• Summit Dog Rescue - Boulder: "Lowrence has a glorious glossy coat of black fur, and a megawatt smile to go with it. This 6yo 35lb cattle dog is a true gentleman - he lets you take the lead, and follows your direction." (Facebook)

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— Amber Fisher

About me: I'm a Patch editor covering news in Denver's metro area and Boulder. I've spent the past nine years working for various news outlets across North America, including Chicago Patch, Global News and WBEZ. As a Global TV reporter, I covered everything from tornadoes and wildfires to high-profile court cases and civil rights abuses.When I'm not writing articles, I can be found hiking, snowboarding, debating politics with my husband and attempting to be a sci-fi and astronomy geek.