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Jet gets the goods

By CPC | Feb 1, 2022

Photo by Amy Murphy Cutest Pet in the Pines winner, Jet obediently waited for permission to tear into his prize bag of goodies, but once he did, there was no…

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St. Philip in the Field Church at Bear Canon

By CPC | Feb 1, 2022

Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner Precisely 150 years ago, ranchers on West Plum Creek acted on a need for their own church home in Bear Canon. Newton S. Grout,…

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Returning to Castle Pines to raise a family

By CPC | Feb 1, 2022

There’s no place like home – By Elean Gersack; photos courtesy of Kendra McCright Raised in the Pines is a new segment where we will celebrate kids who grew up…

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Wordle: A love story gone viral

By CPC | Feb 1, 2022

By Hollen Wheeler An online word game launched in October 2021 has gone viral and, in the last month, become a worldwide sensation. Moreover, the game’s backstory is a love…

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Special camp for unique kids

By CPC | Feb 1, 2022

By Mindy Stone; courtesy photo Overnight camp gives children an opportunity to try new activities, make friends, and build self-confidence and independence. For children suffering with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a…

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Echo Mountain Park: Small but satisfying

By CPC | Feb 1, 2022

By Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photos Thirty-six miles from downtown Denver is a lesser-known recreational resort in Idaho Springs, Echo Mountain Park. At an elevation of just above 10,000 feet, Echo…

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Art Encounters seeking sculptors

By CPC | Feb 1, 2022

Information and photo provided by Douglas County The Douglas County Art Encounters public art program is seeking sculptors who are interested in seeing their artwork on public display. Art Encounters…

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Iceland: It’s a cool place

By CPC | Feb 1, 2022

By Joe Gschwendtner; photos courtesy of Planetware Having only touched down twice on the Reykjavik Airport tarmac does not qualify me to write on this most unusual destination, but I…

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Food trends for 2022

By CPC | Feb 1, 2022

Article and photo by Lisa Nicklanovich What is on the horizon this year for the foods, drinks and snacks people will be consuming? According to Whole Foods Market, there are…

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A pot roast for my Valentine

By CPC | Feb 1, 2022

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett There was a time, a long time ago, when Valentine’s Day meant I would be getting dressed up and heading out to eat something…

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