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Zero-and low-waste stores are planet-friendly

By CPC | Feb 1, 2023

As consumers are becoming more aware of the waste generated from the many products used every day, zero- and low-waste stores are popping up to help with the transition away…

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Johnny’s Ambassadors visits RCHS

By CPC | Feb 1, 2023

  In June 2022, The Connection featured Johnny’s Ambassadors, a local nonprofit dedicated to educating parents, teens and communities about the dangers of today’s high potency THC products on adolescent…

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RCHS teacher top in her field

By CPC | Feb 1, 2023

Yearbook guru Kristi Rathbun is the student media adviser at Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) and a master journalism educator (MJE). She was recently named 2022 H.L. Hall National Yearbook…

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Rocky Heights teachers find joy in new supplies

By CPC | Feb 1, 2023

Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) recently gave grants to teachers, funded from this year’s school-wide fundraiser. Teachers compiled wish lists for supplies and curriculum materials. The fundraiser generated more than…

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BRE spelling bee winner

By CPC | Feb 1, 2023

Fourth grade student Kiera H. holds her medal for winning the BRE annual spelling bee. The winning word was “dubbed.” Keira is in Hanna Roseman’s class. Photos courtesy of Anita…

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Hickory House

By CPC | Jan 1, 2023

A barbecue tradition that runs deep One of northern Douglas County’s most well-established restaurants happens to have the least amount of frills. Hickory House, at South Parker Road and Mountain…

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Cutest Pets in the Pines

By CPC | Jan 1, 2023
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Cutest Pet in the Pines – Our top 100 picks Congratulations Athena, an adorable kitten that stole the hearts of our judges and has been selected as the Cutest Pet…

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Behind the Badge, Sheriff-Elect Darren Weekly

By CPC | Jan 1, 2023

Darren Weekly will be the new sheriff, although he’s not new to town. On January 10, the Colorado native will be sworn in as the 34th sheriff of the Douglas…

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Reduced state park pass available with vehicle registration

By CPC | Jan 1, 2023

At a time when inflation is high and so seems everything else, nothing sounds better than getting out and into Colorado’s spectacular state parks. Just pick one. They are all…

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Breaking Blue: Detentions and the Special Operations Response Team

By CPC | Jan 1, 2023

After a riveting class on the Bomb Squad and Investigations Unit last month, I wondered how the Citizens Academy program could top that? They managed to impress with a visit…

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