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Celebrating milestones

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

Lisa Linn is having a banner year. She and her husband, Brandon, are toasting their 25th wedding anniversary; the family business, Brandon Linn Orthodontics in Castle Pines and Highlands Ranch,…

Honoring heroes in the community

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

The Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) held its second annual Heroes Gala honoring first responders, armed forces members, veterans and the nonprofit partner organizations that support these brave heroes. Roughly…

Everyday wildlife heroes

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

Emily Davenport is passionate about wildlife. As a certified wildlife rehabilitator with nearly two decades of veterinary experience, she recognizes the importance of having relationships with others in her field.…

Harrowing haunted houses and ghost tours … or just pumpkins

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

October divides those of us who like ghost stories and the thrill of a jump scare and those who want to enjoy a pumpkin patch, maybe with a pumpkin spice…

The meaning behind colored pumpkins

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

Treat-or-treat time is almost here, and that means candy, spooky decorations and lots of pumpkins. Most pumpkins are orange, of course, but this Halloween you might spot ones that are…

The path of an eccentric, renaissance man

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

Civil War veteran Chester Leach and his wife, Lucy, were among the early settlers in Denver, brought here by a team of oxen. Their son Clarence was born in 1872.…

Colorado living: Lots of library perks

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

In addition to reading materials, Douglas County Libraries (DCL) card holders have access to all sorts of educational and fun perks. You can even check out a variety of gadgets…

Dear Mrs. A – October

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

Dear Mrs. A, Could you help us understand the concept of Scruffy Hospitality? – Entertaining in The Hamlet Remember when an invitation to dinner came printed in the mail? The…

Are you afraid of the dark?

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

Horror and thriller books have been around for centuries. Beginning with the rise of Gothic literature in the mid-18th century, the first horror book was The Castle of Otranto by…

Sweet as cocoa

By CPC | Oct 1, 2024

As sweet as a cup of hot chocolate, the Sanford family pup, Cocoa, warms hearts with her gentle playfulness, constant wagging tail and energetic spirit. Her soft brown coat with…

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