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Residents in Lone Tree raise concerns about plan to add probation office
An office that monitors people after they are convicted of crimes in Douglas County may locate near the Lincoln light rail station in the Lone Tree area, triggering concern from…
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Parker Mayor endorses former mayor for Congress in 4th District special election
Greg Lopez, a former mayor for the Town of Parker, is among four candidates running for the U.S. House District 4 Vacancy Election on June 25. He has just received an endorsement from close to home – Parker’s current mayor, Jeff Toborg. “It’s time to bring some of the Parker hometown common sense to Washington,”…
Meet the Democrats running for Congress in Colorado’s District 4 race
A Democrat hasn’t won the U.S. House seat in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District since Betsy Markey in 2008. Two years later, Republican Cory Gardner pushed her out and held the seat until his successful run for the U.S. Senate in 2014. Then came Ken Buck, a Republican from Weld County, who had a lock on…
Parents concerned with plan to cut youth sports space at Douglas County Fairgrounds
Demand for space at the Douglas County Fairgrounds — home of the annual county fair and other events — has exceeded capacity, county officials say. The solution? A renovation that would take away some sports areas where youth teams can play. At least that’s part of the proposal so far, a plan that has riled…
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PRESS RELEASE: Don’t Let Foodborne Illness Spoil Your Summer Cookouts
When the winter weather turns into spring, giving way to sunny summer days, many of us look forward to attending – or hosting – barbecues and picnics with…
Sports
Local swimmers eye Olympic splash
Between slews of different strokes, roughly 320,000 competitive swimmers across America come up for air unsure of their placings as they compete against other swimmers and themselves. The athletes can only hope with bated breath that their score is Olympic-worthy when they breach for the final time. Only about 800 will make it. Just seven…
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Independent bookstores thrive in Colorado
As the school year comes to a close for some and the summer begins for all, Coloradans may be looking for something to fill their time. Luckily, they need to look no further than their local bookstores, which offer community, games and more, beyond books. While big box stores and bookselling chains offer wide selections…
On the High Line Canal Trail, The Imagination Tree inspires children and a book
Two-year-old Nolan Bursey ventures along a stretch of the High Line Canal Trail in Littleton, his excitement palpable as he approaches a peculiar tree. The whimsical foliage grows taller, eventually towering over Nolan as he approaches the tree. Casting his gaze upward, Nolan attempts to climb the tree for the umpteenth time, drawn to the trinkets…
Coming Attractions: MOA reopens the Cabinet of Curiosities’ doors
For most artists, when a work is completed, that’s the end of the creative process. So, when Colorado-based installation artist Lonnie Hanzon had the opportunity to reimagine his “Cabinet of Curiosities and Impossibilities” for the Museum of Outdoor Arts’ (MOA) new location, he knew he was getting a rare treat. “It’s an honor to be back and…
RTD’s bus design contest celebrates 60 years of the Civil Rights Act in Colorado communities
Colorado’s Regional Transportation District is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement with an art contest. The agency is asking Coloradans for Civil Rights-themed artwork that will be wrapped onto an RTD bus. “I believe that public transportation is the great societal equalizer, and the delivery of transit services is inherently linked to…
Columns & Opinion
Coming Attractions: Miners Alley Shows ‘The Full Monty’
Hearing the name “The Full Monty” probably conjures up a very specific set of images for most people. Namely, six men whom…
Michael Norton: Adaptation and resetting expectations
Change is an inevitable part of life. From personal growth to professional development, we constantly encounter situations that require us…
Michael Norton: The power of genuine relationships
This week’s column was inspired by many of you, the people in my life who remind me through your check-ins…
Erin Kane: ‘Proud to be DCSD!’
There is so much to be proud of within the Douglas County School District (DCSD). We have incredible students, fantastic…
Letters
Letter: Flora is most sensible candidate
While all eyes seem to be focused on the race for president, we have a very important primary election coming…
Support Calvarese
This year’s CD4 election provides a unique opportunity for us to move forward in Congress. With Ken Buck’s resignation, we…
Conservatives, consider Calvarese
I have been inspired by recent letters describing why it may not make sense to elect a Republican to Congress…
Local LIFE
Where did those red, blue and black Colorado license plates come from?
A ubiquitous image in Colorado, the state’s standard license plate features an artsy depiction of white mountains against a green background. So when all-red, all-blue and all-black designs with white letters — without mountains — started popping up in traffic, you probably took notice. In 2023, roughly 180,000 vehicles were registered with those seemingly new…
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