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Colorado Community Media wins 29 awards in statewide contest, including 19 first-place honors
In the annual Colorado Press Association contest, Colorado Community Media staff won 29 awards plus editorial excellence in their classification.
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Proposal to again punish Douglas County’s Lora Thomas fails
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County works to manage high traffic volumes during road construction in Highlands Ranch
With construction underway at the intersection of Quebec Street, Lincoln Avenue and University Boulevard, a few of the surrounding neighborhoods have expressed concerns about safety and …
Douglas County School District discusses funding challenges with Lone Tree City Council
From teacher shortages to bus transportation limitations, the need for funding in the Douglas County School District is approaching a crisis level, said Mike Peterson, the school board president, …
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Elizabeth High School girls launch flag football team
The baseball dugout at Elizabeth High School is filled with the sounds of girls discussing stinky cleats, no-show socks and misshapen mouthguards. They’re filled with excitement and optimism. They aren’t there to play baseball; they’re part of the new EHS girls’ flag football team. What began as a group of about nine students has grown…
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The ‘dream team’ of children’s theater opens new nonprofit in Denver
Parents have come to think of Christina Roberts and Bussy Gower as the dream team of children’s theater. “They create an environment where kids are supportive of one another and feel safe to be …
Column: A Seussical musical at Lakewood Culture Center
It may not be a “proper” word, but when someone describes something as Seussian, you basically know what it means. Dr. Seuss is famous the world over for the fantastical and surreal worlds he created and populated with characters like The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and The Lorax.
Column: Making ’Beautiful’ music at the Arvada Center
For those who are unfamiliar, a jukebox musical is a show that features tunes most audiences are familiar with. And that kind of show is practically made for “Beautiful,” the story of singer, songwriter and all-around legend Carole King.
Column: Garden Conservancy returns with Open Days
As we roll into late summer here in Colorado, we’re also entering the best time of year to be outside.
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From the Editor: Weight of healthcare
Over the years, the women in our family have often joked about being cursed as soon as we reach adulthood.…
Castle Rock Town Talk – State of the Town
The work the Town is undertaking to contribute to the quality of life in Castle Rock was the highlight of…
Guest Column: Reflecting on the state of water
As we approach the end of summer and the irrigation season, it’s a great time to reflect on the state…
Column: What’s up, world?
On a recent flight from Houston, Texas to Newark, New Jersey, I had a seatmate that had a very interesting…
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Commissioners cause dismay
The three-member board of Douglas county commissioners once again is in the news over infighting between themselves. It is embarrassing…
Commissioners’ foolishness
The county commissioners’ office and role is to be “responsible under state statute for the health, safety, and welfare of…
Stop cut-through traffic
Pertaining to the Sept. 14 article in the Highlands Ranch Herald that gave detailed information about the ongoing construction at…
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Finding a voice: Teen Summit gives Black teens a space to discuss experiences at metro area schools
The story Our Mindful Kingdom Teen Summit begins with a Black teacher in the Denver Public Schools system.
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