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Cape Fear boys top Douglas Byrd, 62-38

The Fayetteville Observer: Cape Fear earned a 62-38 win over Douglas Byrd on Saturday in the first round of the M.J. Soffe Intensity Holiday Classic. And in the process, the Colts proved an old adage true...Read More

DOUGLAS ARTHUR BOYER AND LORIANNE MARIE STEWART

Daily Record: MOUNT OLIVE - Lawrence and Maureen Stewart of Budd Lake announce the engagement of their daughter Lorianne Marie to Douglas Arthur Boyer of Budd Lake. He is the son of Thomas Boyer and Linda Norland, both of Stanhope. A September wedding is planned...Read More

Up to 20 cars involved in chain reaction crashes on I-25 in Douglas County

Denver Post: As many as 20 vehicles crashed this afternoon in chain reaction accidents on northbound Interstate-25 at Surrey Ridge in Douglas County, authorities say...Read More

Douglas Fraser on a business with its cards marked

BBC News: Douglas Fraser blogs on the decline of the Christmas card..Read More

The Marcus Shelby Orchestra Plays the Douglas Beach House, Half Moon Bay California

All About Jazz: Marcus Shelby Douglas Beach House San Francisco November 15, 2009 Fifteen jazz musicians gathered onstage at the Douglas Beach House (home to the Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society) November 15 to perform numbers from Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn as well as original compositions by the orchestra's band leader, Marcus Shelby . The compositions were part of the yet-to-be-completed series of .....Read More

NJ Nets notebook: Douglas-Roberts misses second game with sprained ankle

The Star-Ledger: CDR says lateral movement is too difficult with swelling..Read More

Alice Douglas - 1916-2009

Sonoma Index-Tribune: Alice Rose Douglas passed away on Dec. 11, 2009. She recently celebrated her 93rd birthday with her loving family. She was married to her beloved late husband, Lee, for 61 years. She is survived by her daughters and their husbands - Sue and Thomas Whiting and Linda and Ron Prushko...Read More

Crash on Oregon 42 near Coos/Douglas county line kills one

The Oregonian: Crash on Highway 42 kills one; a second crash seriously injures driver on Highway 211..Read More

Chris Douglas-Roberts and New Jersey Nets' Christmas gifts are on layaway

New York Daily News: Chris Douglas-Roberts doesn't know much about Mikhail Prokhorov. But Douglas-Roberts has heard that the Russian tycoon likes to win and is willing to invest some of his billions in order to make that happen...Read More

Poor weather across nation hampers Charlotte-Douglas

News 14 Carolina: Travel headaches continue for people trying to get home after Christmas, as nasty weather across the country stalls some travel plans...Read More

Basketball: Douglas goes 1-3 at Vegas tournament

The Record-Courier: The Douglas boys' basketball team headed to Las Vegas this week hoping to see where it stood against some of the Southern 4A's best. The Tigers came away with the knowledge that they aren't too far away from where they want to be. Douglas (6-6) went 1-3 at the Amare Stoudemire Invitational at Durango High School, with its three losses coming against three Southern 4A schools. The Tigers finished .....Read More

Company Profile for Douglas Emmett, Inc.

Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance: ----Douglas Emmett, Inc. is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust , and one of the largest owners and operators of high-quality office and multifamily properties located in premier submarkets in California and Hawaii...Read More

Life lived: Couple taught daughter how to love

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: A LIFE LIVED: Pamela and Gregory Douglas of Irondequoit were the perfect parents whose love was unconditional, says their daughter, Dawn. Pamela died in August, and three months later, Gregory died...Read More

Author explores life of legendary Northwest naturalist

Tacoma News Tribune: I have just spent the most pleasurable couple of days as an armchair explorer in the company of 19th century Scottish naturalist David Douglas...Read More

Obituary: Douglas Keen

Guardian Unlimited: Obituary: As the editorial director of Ladybird Books, he opened up the world of learning to millions of children..Read More

Donations needed for new Elgin design center

Daily Herald: The Downtown Neighborhood Association's Design Committee has begun the process of creating a Downtown Elgin Design Resource Center at its central location in 2 Douglas Ave., the first floor of the Elgin Tower Building...Read More

GOP Frozen Out of New England Gov. Races?

Fox News: Shown here, from left to right, are Connecticut Gov. Jodi Rell, Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri, and Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas, all outgoing Republicans...Read More

Tennis Topics: Top tourneys await local high school standouts

Richmond Times-Dispatch: Emily Hahn, the reigning All-Metro girls player of the year, and Max Schnur, a member of the 2009 All-Metro boys team, will compete this week in the Winter Super Nationals junior tournament in Scottsdale, Ariz. Play begins today. When finished in Scottsdale, Hahn, a sophomore at Douglas Freeman; and Schnur, a junior at Collegiate, will make the short trip to Tucson, Ariz., for another .....Read More

Churchill school director leaves for state department of education

Nevada Appeal: FALLON - Churchill County School District's Director of Special Services Marva Cleven has accepted a position at the Nevada Department of Education, and Will Jensen of Douglas County has been chosen to fill her position. "We're looking for someone to get us to our next best step," said Superintendent Carolyn Ross. "He (the candidate) has experience working for Douglas in a system that may be a .....Read More

Offices, services to close for New Year’s

Lawrence Journal-World: Most government offices and public services in Lawrence and Douglas County will be closed Friday in observance of New Year’s Day...Read More

BOYS' BASKETBALL: Cougars fall short

The Sun Chronicle: FRANKLIN - The Tri-County Regional High boys' basketball team played its best four quarters of the season, yet it just wasn't enough to recover from an 18-point third quarter deficit in falling 77-70 Tuesday to Douglas in a non-league game...Read More

Airport Security Tightens After Attempted Bombing

NPR: Host Scott Simon speaks with Douglas Laird, an airline security consultant about what kinds of increased security measures passengers can expect as a result of the attempted attack on a passenger plane in Detroit Friday. Laird is the former security director for Northwest Airlines, and claims to have warned the airline industry of the inefficiency of its screening methods for years...Read More

Dec. 24 Friends and Neighbors

The Ames Tribune: Ames Library Live Clue game is Tuesday Teens are invited to play in a live Clue game at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, in the Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave. Players will be suspects in the death of the court jester. Unravel the mystery of “whodunit” as the game is played all over the library...Read More

QND Coach Scott Douglas: "We need to really be challenged"

WGEM Quincy: Going into the 2009 State Farm Holiday Classic, the Quincy Notre Dame Raiders feel proven...and they should.  After a loss to Peoria Notre Dame, Scott Douglas's crew bounced back with two big wins...Read More

The search is on, or is it?

Douglas County News-Press: Former superintendent of Douglas County School District, Rick O’Connell, who dedicated over 20 years to the district, now sits on the other side of the room, addressing the school board...Read More

Woman found dead in

Douglas County News-Press: On Dec. 18, members of the Douglas County Search and Rescue Team along with members from Castle Pines security assisted the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office investigations unit in locating a female who was reported missing...Read More

Douglas County telecom hitches onto NORAD's Santa tracker

Denver Post: Douglas County-based TV Telecom will join the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado Springs to help track Santa Claus as he delivers toys to girls and boys around the world tonight...Read More

Puffer week informs drivers

Lone Tree Voice: The results are in after law enforcement targeted “puffers” in Douglas County...Read More

Castle Rock man dies, E470 fatality

Douglas County News-Press: On Dec. 17 at approximately 9 p.m., Colorado State Troopers responded to a fatal crash on southbound E470 near Parker Road in Douglas County. A white 2008 Freightliner street sweeper, actively sweeping the left shoulder and part of the lane was southbound on E470. A silver 2006 Toyota Tacoma was also southbound on E470 before rear ending the street sweeper. After the collision the street sweeper .....Read More

Healthier employees, happier employers

Douglas County News-Press: With 2010 around the corner, the four-woman team of WELLthy by Choice are hoping businesses in Douglas County will make healthy resolutions...Read More

Bikes for Tykes delights local kids in need

Douglas County News-Press: The holidays became a little brighter for more than 70 Douglas County tykes who got refurbished bikes earlier this month...Read More

Open enrollment, now open

Parker Chronicle: Special to the News-Press The Douglas County School District’s open enrollment window for the 2009-2010 school year is now open. More detailed information, a complete list of available schools, and application forms can be found on the district Web site at www.dcsdk12.org. Select “Parent & Student Central.” Midway down the page is a link to “Open Enrollment Information .....Read More

New Jersey Nets Team Report

USA Today: The homestand continues because the schedule says it must. And the Nets can't see a break anywhere...Read More

Douglas Fraser blogs on elf and safety

BBC News: Douglas Fraser blogs..Read More

County urges consumers to âGo Green, recycle Christmas treeâ

Kern Valley Sun: Cathy PerfectKern Valley Sun “Kern County has been recycling Christmas trees for over 17 years,” said Douglas Landon, Kern County Waste Management Director, “and now it’s easier than ever to participate in the program.”..Read More

San Jose Sharks Team Report

USA Today: Jed Ortmeyer stayed in a hotel for the first two months of the season because he wasn't sure he'd even stay in the NHL this season. Lo and behold, not only is the veteran forward sticking with the Sharks, he's even getting promotion to a scoring line...Read More

Inter Milan fullback Maicon: Success down to Dad intervention

tribalfootball.com: Inter Milan star fullback Douglas Maicon credits his father for his success in his chosen position. Maicon is regarded by many as the best right-back in the world. "Being called the best right back in the world is always very exciting, but that doesn't make me stop working hard and trying to improve even more," said Maicon. "I have not always been a right-back. When I was playing in Brazil for .....Read More

Maicon celebrates Christmas with former Inter Milan pal Adriano

tribalfootball.com: Douglas Maicon is celebrating the Christmas break with former Inter Milan teammate Adriano. Adriano has rebuilt his career with Flamengo and has told Maicon he won't be returning to Europe for at least another six months. The pair are taking their break in the seaside resort of Içarà in the state of Santa Catarina...Read More

Airports step up security after failed airline attack

AFP via Yahoo! News: Airports worldwide ramped up security after a botched attempt to blow up a US bound plane on Christmas Day, with the failed terror attack throwing the spotlight back onto flight safety...Read More

Charlotte Douglas Prepared For Holiday Travelers

WSOC-TV Charlotte: Charlotte Douglas Airport is ready for holiday travelers Thursday morning...Read More

News of record

The Wenatchee World: News of record report for Douglas County...Read More

Woman dies in Midwest City vehicle accident

The Oklahoman: MIDWEST CITY – A Saturday morning accident in Midwest City claimed the life of a woman. Christin Strickland, 28, was a passenger in a car traveling south in the 1500 block of N. Douglas Boulevard when the car hit a slick spot and traveled into the northbound lane of traffic about 11 a.m., Chief Brandon Clabes said. The car was hit by a pickup truck traveling north. Strickland was pronounced dead .....Read More

Travel: Croc of gold

Sunday News: A FLASHY playground for the rich, Port Douglas has a surprisingly happy family holiday vibe...Read More

NPP Constituency Chairman calls for party unity

Ghanaweb.com: Old Tafo (E/R), Dec. 26, GNA - The Abuakwa North Constituency Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Douglas Asare has called for unity within the ranks of the party to ensure victory in the 2012 general election...Read More

Douglas will spend $12,000 for benches

The Holland Sentinel: Weary shoppers along Center Street in Douglas will have some new places to rest this spring...Read More

76 teachers receive apple award

Parker Chronicle: Special to the Herald The Douglas County Educational Foundation in cooperation with the Douglas County Federation and the Douglas County School District are proud to announce the 76 teachers who have been selected to represent their schools at the upcoming Apple Awards...Read More

Woman attacked walking along road

BBC News: A woman is assaulted as she was walks along a street in the Isle of Man on Christmas Day...Read More

76 teachers receive apple award

Highlands Ranch Herald: Special to the News-Press The Douglas County Educational Foundation in cooperation with the Douglas County Federation and the Douglas County School District are proud to announce the 76 teachers who have been selected to represent their schools at the upcoming Apple Awards...Read More

Mortgages

Lawrence Journal-World: The Douglas County register of deeds recorded 84 mortgages in the weekly period ended Thursday...Read More

Douglas Senior Center will host holiday feast

Vallejo Times-Herald: If you're alone on Christmas day or just don't want to cook, the annual holiday dinner at Florence Douglas Senior Center may be for you.The free community dinner is served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the senior center, 333 Amador St...Read More