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Scholarships available for journalism students

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

Information provided by the Colorado Press Association Inspiring creativity and a passion for writing is at the heart of journalism. Programs at the elementary, middle and high school levels of…

Baltic pearls: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuani

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in old town Tallinn, Estonia. Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner While Europe struggles with politics and copes with a mass influx of not-always-welcomed migrants, three small…

USPS implements 2018 postage rate increase

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

Information provided by the USPS; photo courtesy of Terri Wiebold The U.S. Postal Service implemented new postage rates on January 21. Listed below are the highlights of the 2018 USPS…

REMINDER: Senior Property Tax Exemption applications due by July 1

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

Information provided by Douglas County Government Taxpayers 65 years and older as of January 1, who have owned and occupied their property as their primary residence for at least 10…

A heart for the mission

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

For 15 years, Felicity Thompson of Forest Park has been traveling to Guatemala as a volunteer with Faith in Practice. Pictured with her husband Richard, who has volunteered for the…

Girls and Women in Sports Luncheon

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

RCHS’s 2018 Women in Sports honorees are pictured left to right: Keeley Kenton Davis – volleyball, attending Creighton University; NE, Carmen Martinez – poms, CSCA All Colorado spirit team; Makenna…

Protein on the go to keep you running strong

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

By Lisa Crockett Protein is an important part of a healthy diet and is often the centerpiece of plans for losing weight or gaining strength. This is great news for…

Urban Hikes

By CPC | Jan 30, 2018

Get lost in and urban hike Article and photos by Daniel Williams For many in the 80108 ZIP code, hiking means getting in a car and hopping on I-70 or…

Our youth are our future – Nominate a special teen for the 2018 Youth Award

By CPC | Jan 29, 2018

Information provided by the Douglas County Youth Initiative Nominations for the 2018 Douglas County Outstanding Youth Awards are now being accepted. This one-of-a-kind award encompasses all youth: youth who have…

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

By CPC | Jan 1, 2018

By Susan Helton; photos courtesy of Denver Museum of Nature and Science Have a passion for nature, culture and science? Indulge that passion with a visit to the Denver Museum…

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