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Listening to the conversation around a business dinner table, I found myself trying to stay away from the conversation as it began to center around what was wrong with society and basically the world …
This week, our newspaper featured a story reporter Tayler Shaw worked on over several months. This story tells the heartbreaking story of a teenager who died after allegedly buying drugs laced with …
Many years ago, I remember hearing this question posed to a group of people going through some training, “How often should you tell your spouse that you love them?” Take a moment to consider what …
As Title 42 expired this month, news outlets had images of people waiting to cross the Mexico border into the U.S. Some estimated tens of thousands are now coming across the border in what our …
You may be surprised at the variety of services offered by the Douglas County Libraries. Learn what's available at the Seniors' Council of Douglas County meeting on Thursday, July 6 from 10 to 11:30 …
What is the price of government? A well-run local government focuses on spending its resources on results for citizens rather than cutting or adding to last year's budget. It advocates partnership, …
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Letters to the Editor
Question about cost It has come to my attention that Abe Laydon, Douglas County commissioner, has registered for a seminar entitled “Senior Executives in State and Local Government” at the …
The freedom to read Recently, the Douglas County Library Board held their monthly business meeting. The meeting was well-attended, something that usually doesn’t happen. But this session was no …
Short on common sense A few days ago we received our 2023 Water Wise Guide Guide from Centennial Water. This guide was an excellent instruction guide for the novice homeowner to conserve water. It …
Polis wants renters, not owners Jared Polis' SB23-213 is designed to make us all renters forever instead of homeowners who can build wealth and equity by living happily in our beautiful Colorado …
Zoning plans hurt homeowners Douglas County commissioners are considering zoning regulations changes that would let them approve new high-density developments without regard to the character of the …
Survey says ... Two years ago (May 2021), Douglas County Commissioners released their bi-annual “Citizen Survey” results. It showed a continued decline in things being in the “right …
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