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Pines & Plains Libraries seeking input
Pines & Plains Libraries, which serves Elbert County and has locations in Elizabeth, Kiowa, Elbert and Simla, hosted focus groups last week to assess what locals want from their libraries.…
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State Rep. Ruby Dickson announces resignation, citing ‘vitriolic nature’ of political environment
State Rep. Ruby Dickson — a Democrat representing District 37, which includes parts of Greenwood Village, Centennial and unincorporated Arapahoe County — announced she will resign from her position effective Dec. 11. Dickson, whose term was slated to end in January 2025, announced her resignation Dec. 1 on social media, saying, in part, that “it…
Lone Tree officials, developers celebrate groundbreaking of 270-unit condo, townhome project
In celebration of an upcoming condominium and townhome development in Lone Tree, city officials and developers gathered for a November groundbreaking ceremony at the future site. The development, consisting of 190 condo units and 80 townhome units, will be located east of Interstate 25 near the southeast corner of the RidgeGate Parkway and Lyric Street…
Parker police investigating two deaths
Updated 11/29/23 at 8:45 a.m. Two adult men are dead after being found shot early Tuesday afternoon in Parker, but police say that are not looking for any additional suspects, believing the two men were the only people involved in the incident. The men were found on the ground between the Parker Holiday Inn and…
Sports
Prep basketball: Colorado moves closer to implementing a shot clock
Colorado’s high school basketball programs are a bit closer to seeing a shot clock. The Colorado High School Activities Association’s board of directors officially recommended the use of a 35-second shot clock, effective in the 2026-2027 school year. This summer, CHSAA’s website said three in five athletic directors and district athletic directors wanted a shot…
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Coming Attractions: A myriad of ways to kick off the holiday season
The arrival of Thanksgiving marks the official beginning of the holiday season, with families and friends getting together to share a meal and some great memories. And once dinner is over, what’s next on the itinerary? I have some options that will help you and your loved ones start the season off right. A…
From stone to sterling: Meet the artisans shaping the local jewelry scene
The heat of the torch, the smell of pickling solution, the sound of metal on a mandrel and the look of a completed piece are common aspects silversmiths and jewelers in the Denver metro area enjoy about their craft. Sarah DeAngelo Jewelry: “Southwest, feminine, natural and detailed” For Englewood business owner and professional jeweler Sarah…
Sonya Ellingboe retires after decades of sharing her love of the arts with readers
Sonya Ellingboe, a Littleton resident since 1956, who played a part in her beloved art world through her articles since at least 1989, recently announced her retirement from Colorado Community Media.
Arts, Culture & Entertainment: Parker Symphony marks anniversary
The Parker Symphony, conducted by Rene Knetsch, celebrates its 30th anniversary this season, beginning with a concert on Oct. 20 at the PACE Center titled, “Destination: Europe.” The Program will include Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” Enesco’s “Rumanian Rhapsody,” Gliere’s Russian Sailor’s Dance;” and Beethoven’s “Violin Concerto,” performed by Yumi Hwang-Williams, concertmaster of the Colorado Symphony.…
Columns & Opinion
Aging Well: Reducing disease risk in modern life
The speaker at the January meeting of the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County will look at why humans are at…
From the editor: A good time to give
While trying to kill time in between hockey games with my children last weekend, we went into a few stores…
Michael Norton: Gratitude that transcends Thanksgiving
As the leaves turn and November arrives, gratitude gets its time in the spotlight. Thanksgiving reminds us to pause and…
From the Editor: Post election wrap up and final thoughts
I know — elections are over and for many of us, we were ready. So — why in the world…
Letters
Letter to the editor: Radical right ridiculousness
It doesn’t take a keen observer of human and group behaviors to reach the conclusion that our local culture wars…
Letter to the editor: Thank you, Sonya
To Sonya Ellingboe: Reading of your retirement, my heart was filled with conflicting emotions. First, a sense of support for…
Letter to the editor: Marshall got it right
I am writing in support of Rep. Robert Marshall’s Nov. 16 forthright and telling column on property tax solutions. As…
Local LIFE
WinterFest brings magic to Thornton
Thornton’s WinterFest — a family-focused holiday celebration highlighted this year by fireworks and drone displays — returns Dec. 8-10 to Carpenter Park, 11000 Colorado Blvd. During WinterFest, the city creates a holiday village on the park’s playing fields, with structures that include Santa’s house, an elves’ cottage, a reindeer hospital and a gingerbread house, all…
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