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Postage rates increase for second time in 2021

By CPC | Sep 1, 2021
Picture of The first U.S. postage stamp honoring Benjamin Franklin

By Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photos On August 29 and for the second time this year, the U.S. Postal Service implemented new postage rates. Listed below are the highlights of the…

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Slash/mulch site available for fall cleanup

By CPC | Sep 1, 2021
Photo of Douglas County slash/much site.

By Carin R. Kirkegaard with information and photo provided by Douglas County The Front Range often receives its first frost sometime in September, and the first snowflakes are often spotted…

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I-25 project aims to reduce vehicle-animal collisions by 90%

By CPC | Sep 1, 2021
Photo of new wildlife crossings and 28 miles of deer fencing along I-25

By Chris Michlewicz; graphic courtesy of the Colorado Department of Transportation The installation of new wildlife crossings and deer fencing is expected to improve safety in an area known for…

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Congratulations Tammy Lopez Allstate Agency

By CPC | Sep 1, 2021
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Trail ratings help to pick the right path

By CPC | Sep 1, 2021
Photo of trail rating map

Looking for a bit of direction when choosing which path to take at a Douglas County open space properties? New trail rating signage has been updated at open space properties,…

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Blooming in Castle Pines

By CPC | Sep 1, 2021
Photo of Amy Dismuke and her daughter Ann inspecting flowers.

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos by Lynn Zahorik and courtesy of Scott James Photography Amy Dismuke may have moved from her home in Lone Tree to Castle Pines just a…

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Castle Pines Chamber Events Director Whitney Shank

By CPC | Sep 1, 2021
Photo of Whitney Shank

Bringing the party to the party By Kathy Fallert; photos courtesy of Whitney Shank Colorado native and Castle Pines resident for nearly 17 years, Whitney Shank intended on being a…

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Meow Wolf exhibition comes to Denver and it is Meow WOW

By CPC | Sep 1, 2021
Photo of Meow Wolf’s new Denver exhibit, “Convergence Station,”

By Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photos It’s art. It’s urban. It’s weird. It’s amazing. And it’s opening in Denver on September 17. Meow Wolf, an arts and entertainment collaboration, is a…

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Nature’s Educators –

By CPC | Sep 1, 2021
Photo of Devin Jaffe, founder of a nonprofit called Nature’s Educators.

inspire next generation of animal advocates By Chris Michlewicz; photo courtesy of Nature’s Educators Almost everyone can recall when they were introduced to a subject at just the right time…

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Charlie the entertainer

By CPC | Sep 1, 2021
pet pedigree

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy Amy Chouinard Charlie, a miniature schnauzer, is 100% pure fun, rich in character and full of life. His life’s purpose is to provide companionship and…

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