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Saving veterans with service dogs

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

  A decade ago, Staff Sergeant Michael Connors was confined to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Walter Reed) for 18 months. He was evacuated there due to injuries sustained…

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Keeping track of beloved pets

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

“Time to update your pet’s microchip.” This periodically pops up on social media, but what does it really mean and how do you do it? If your pet came from…

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A dog who loves family, fetch and to fish

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

Rio is a 5-year-old yellow Labrador retriever full of energy and enthusiasm who joined the Grace family in April 2020. Although her coat leans to a softer cream color rather…

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Cheerful hub of art in Hidden Pointe

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

Since the Kindness Rocks Project went viral in the U.S. in 2015, painted rocks with inspiring messages or art on rocks have been popping up in unexpected places across the…

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Breakfast for dinner and a cause

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

A spirited crowd of almost 100 guests gathered at Trestles Coastal Cuisine in the Village Shops for a memorable evening in support of the Lone Tree Arts Center (LTAC). The…

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Hot, hot reads

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

With an average high temperature hovering near 90 degrees in Douglas County, August is perennially hot. This month’s book recommendations are all about the heat. Used as a literary device,…

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Fourth of July celebrations

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

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Summertime sales

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

  Caption and photo by Hollen Wheeler

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DCL Brew Tour brings adults together

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

Douglas County Libraries (DCL) is partnering with coffee shops and breweries for its annual Brew Tour, a community contest where participants log their visits to the venues for rewards, points…

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New art in downtown Castle Rock

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

The Town of Castle Rock’s Public Art Commission (PAC) unveiled a vibrant new mural at Festival Park in downtown Castle Rock. This latest installation is part of PAC’s ongoing efforts…

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