Effective July 11, Sheriff Tony Spurlock has enacted Ordinance O-012-004 restricting open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County (until further notice).

The Global Leaders and Learners group in Dresden, Germany on their way to Berlin. The group studied the human rights of democracy while traveling. By Lisa Nicklanovich; photos courtesy of…

Information provided by Denver Dumb Friends League Join us from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 1 at Glendale Farm Open Space Trail, located east of I-25 between RidgeGate…

Information provided by Tri-County Health Department Many common products found in your home, such as oil-based paint, mercury, gasoline, degreasers, cleaning compounds and garden chemicals may be hazardous to your…

Special thanks to the Castle Pines Arts and Cultural Foundation for bringing Aladdin to the community this year. By Elean Gersack; photos courtesy of Dave Tweed A magic carpet arrived…

By Amanda Merriman I downloaded Pokémon Go to experience what has been occupying the rest of the world recently.  Pokémon Go, a game by Niantic, is the latest app to…

By Lisa Crockett Summer is cookout season.  But for some diners, the fun ends with a trip to the doctor’s office.  Most savvy party planners know that Aunt Joan’s famous…

The crew of South Metro Fire Rescue Station 36 met with the PineRidge HOA Board members on May 7 for Wildfire Preparedness Day to plan for the Ready, Set, Goat!…

The 2016 RCHS undefeated JV lacrosse team (pictured from left to right) back row: Coach CJ Gerber, Hayden Brauch, Duke Avery, Tanner Stopkowski, Cole Hassett, Nicolo Piccolotti, Matt Wing, Roark…

By Terri Wiebold; with contributions by Tricia Anthone Since the inaugural issue of The Castle Pines Connection in February 2009 (ironically the same month The Rocky Mountain News published its…