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Dog-safe Thanksgiving foods

By CPC | Nov 1, 2024

November is a time for good food, and lots of it. Our canine family members may be just as excited by the smell of roast turkey and all the fixings…

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Everyday wildlife heroes

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

Emily Davenport is passionate about wildlife. As a certified wildlife rehabilitator with nearly two decades of veterinary experience, she recognizes the importance of having relationships with others in her field.…

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Harrowing haunted houses and ghost tours … or just pumpkins

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

October divides those of us who like ghost stories and the thrill of a jump scare and those who want to enjoy a pumpkin patch, maybe with a pumpkin spice…

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The meaning behind colored pumpkins

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

Treat-or-treat time is almost here, and that means candy, spooky decorations and lots of pumpkins. Most pumpkins are orange, of course, but this Halloween you might spot ones that are…

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Colorado living: Lots of library perks

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

In addition to reading materials, Douglas County Libraries (DCL) card holders have access to all sorts of educational and fun perks. You can even check out a variety of gadgets…

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Dear Mrs. A – October

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024
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Dear Mrs. A, Could you help us understand the concept of Scruffy Hospitality? – Entertaining in The Hamlet Remember when an invitation to dinner came printed in the mail? The…

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Are you afraid of the dark?

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

Horror and thriller books have been around for centuries. Beginning with the rise of Gothic literature in the mid-18th century, the first horror book was The Castle of Otranto by…

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Sweet as cocoa

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

As sweet as a cup of hot chocolate, the Sanford family pup, Cocoa, warms hearts with her gentle playfulness, constant wagging tail and energetic spirit. Her soft brown coat with…

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October Crossword

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

This crossword brought to you by Allstate Insurance – Tammy Lopez  (720) 733-1331   Across 1. Precious stones 5. Chapter in history 8. Lucky trinket 13. The Beehive State 14.…

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Colorado living: Moose are relative newcomers

By CPC | Sep 1, 2024

  Until the late 1970s, moose sightings in Colorado were rare. Records dating back to the 1850s mention a few moose wandering from the Wyoming area into northern parts of…

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