Sunday, April 22, 2018

Meet with us April 26

Shared Stories: Community forum on mental health and youth

Andrew Romanoff, CEO of Mental Health Colorado, and two of our local youth will share stories April 26 about mental health challenges and the importance of early intervention. The forum is from 7-9 p.m. at the Lone Tree Library in Douglas County. To sign up for this free event, go to DCL.org. Watch it live, here. More information at Douglascountynewspress.net

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‘She gave me something to live for’

Rebekah Barstnar, 23, a heroin addict, lay on a cot in a Douglas County jail cell, vomiting repeatedly, too weak to walk to the nearby bathroom. Pain in her back deepened, her bones ached, her skin …

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Families assess next steps in wake of devastating Castle Rock fire

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Shared Stories: Community forum on mental health and youth

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Heroin Impact Project to target drug dealers

James “Sandy” Winnefeld, a retired Navy admiral, lost his son, a University of Denver student, to an overdose of fentanyl-laced heroin last September. His story gained widespread attention …

Jeffco students hold 'Vote For Our Lives' rally at Columbine

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Marijuana extract being eyed for U.S. medical market

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Make Mom a Scarf for Mother's Day

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E-470 board votes to eliminate vehicle registration fee

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Englewood brothers accused of child exploitation, neglect

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Life

Young Artist Award goes to flutist from Golden

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Hensley gives back to the community that made her

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A delightful E-Days

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'39 Steps' offers a truly, silly and well-played journey

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Earth Day events encourage activist attendees

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Deep Space venue selling, showing artwork in Parker

A member show and sale fills exhibit space at Deep Space Gallery Event Center, 11020 S. Pikes Peak …

Sports

Signing key players among top priorities for Nuggets

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As draft looms for Broncos, new quarterback's drive remains strong

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Technique, work ethic propel throwers to next level

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Former NHL referee reflects on 1,629 games

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‘She gave me something to live for’

Heroin Impact Project to target drug dealers

Jeffco students hold 'Vote For Our Lives' rally at Columbine

Marijuana extract being eyed for U.S. medical market

Colorado could be in for worst fire season in years

Make Mom a Scarf for Mother's Day

E-470 board votes to eliminate vehicle registration fee

Englewood brothers accused of child exploitation, neglect

Young Artist Award goes to flutist from Golden

Hensley gives back to the community that made her

A delightful E-Days

'39 Steps' offers a truly, silly and well-played journey

Earth Day events encourage activist attendees

Deep Space venue selling, showing artwork in Parker

Signing key players among top priorities for Nuggets

As draft looms for Broncos, new quarterback's drive remains strong

Pole vaulting is challenging event to master

Technique, work ethic propel throwers to next level

Former NHL referee reflects on 1,629 games

Boys volleyball seeks CHSAA sanction

Tour the Universe with Douglas County Libraries

Rocky Mountain Brassworks: Celtic Extravaganza

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