Castle Pines residents who joined the new fitness group are, from left, Rose Adamo, Christy Lott, Jillann Turnwall, Tara Broyd, Tracey Hopkins, and Abeer Miller. By Steve Baska; photo courtesy…

Students in Shawndra Fordham’s Bio Technology class typed questions into a chat queue while Dr. Shawn Burgess, a genome researcher in Maryland, explained his research work on zebrafish and regenerative…

By Elizabeth Wood West Get ready to caucus – election year 2014 is here. There are many local, state, and national candidate races, campaign events, and assemblies this year for…

Castle Pines residents Taylor Robinson, Grayson Kamel, Sarah Parker and Ally Fritsch performed in “Willy Wonka” this winter. “Playing an Oompa Loompa in ‘Willy Wonka’ was my favorite part so…

Dragonfly Celebrations, a new party-planning business owned by Castle Pines resident Page Warnke, plans celebrations for adults and children alike, like this “pretty and pink” party for a child’s birthday.…

Ginger Whellock is pictured here in front of several of her gorgeous paintings. Whellock paints every day and constantly strives to improve her work. A plaque above her desk in…

Timber Trail Elementary fifth graders present proposals to reduce waste and conserve energy at the school. Students earned a $2,000 grand from Douglas County School District to help them implement…

Douglas/Elbert Task Force volunteer Diana Stigleman stocks shelves in the “Birthday Room.” The Task Force provides new toys to children in need who are celebrating a birthday. Article and photo…

The Douglas County Conservation District is now accepting orders for seedling shrubs and trees, available at a nominal cost on a first-come, first-served basis. By Elizabeth Wood West; photos provided…