AUGUST 15, 2019
MEAT-FREE, PLEASE Alternatives grow in popularity at grocery stores, restaurants P14
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I N D E P E N D E N T An edition of the Littleton Independent A publication of
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ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO
SCHOOL’S IN SESSION Students return to Cherry Creek district classrooms P10
NEW JAIL?
In the face of overcrowding, poll shows support for replacing Arapahoe County facility P6
A CONNECTION
National Night Out brings law enforcement, community together P8
Our Kitchen is scratch Our Bar is crafty Our Team will make your experience memorable • American Kobe • Smoked-Cheesy Burgers Grits & Shrimp • Bison Tenderloin • Lamb Lollipops • Faroe Island • Jambalaya Salmon And much more from our scratch kitchen!
Littleton’s weekend breakfast spot! Serving 8AM to 2PM Saturday & Sunday
Visit us online at: GrandeStation.com
Live acoustic music
Tue, Wed, and Thur 5-8pm $15 bottomless bar everyday ½ off bottled wine every Tue, Wed, and Thur
2299 W Main St. Historic Downtown Littleton • Littleton, CO 80120 • 303-942-0662
THE BOTTOM LINE PERIODICAL
“There is no debate that we need to keep firearms out of the hands of people who legally should not have them.” George Brauchler, district attorney | Page 7 INSIDE
VOICES: PAGE 12 | LIFE: PAGE 14 | CALENDAR: PAGE 19 | SPORTS: PAGE 20
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