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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 5, 2025 - 3:29 pm

Lawrence couple feels impact of new federal anti-trans policies

by Tricia Masenthin

Claven Snow’s birth certificate has reflected his name and male gender identity for more than a decade, as does his current driver’s license. But his renewed passport, issued after Trump’s recent executive orders, came back with an “F” sex marker.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education February 28, 2025 - 2:47 pm

Haskell students, supporters protest firings, demand government keep its ‘Hands off Haskell’

by Tricia Masenthin

Holdings signs that read “My education is not your budget cut” and “Culture erasure is not progress,” about three dozen people marched Friday morning down Massachusetts Street to South Park in protest of recent firings at Haskell.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education February 27, 2025 - 7:01 pm

Shivers abound as Lawrence students, educators take a cold dip, raise $18K for Special Olympics

by Tricia Masenthin

Sunshine and temps in the low 60s were a welcome contrast to arctic wind chills a week ago. Still, that combination proved a bit deceptive Thursday afternoon as students and educators took the Special Olympics Polar Plunge outside Lawrence High School.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education February 17, 2025 - 1:08 pm

Lawrence High senior Zana Kennedy named Kansas Student Journalist of the Year

by Tricia Masenthin

Lawrence High School senior Suzana “Zana” Kennedy was named the state’s student journalist of the year Monday during a surprise ceremony at the school.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life February 10, 2025 - 2:11 pm

LINK, a Lawrence meal mainstay, to celebrate 40 years of sharing community, food for all

by Tricia Masenthin

There’s a place in Lawrence where anyone can get a home-cooked meal, no questions asked. And that’s the way it’s been since LINK launched 40 years ago this month.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life February 2, 2025 - 3:50 pm

Pup with a purpose encourages better health among Lawrence seniors

by Tricia Masenthin

Binny, a 2-year-old Chihuahua rescued from Texas, received a second chance at life. Now he’s giving back to Lawrence seniors.

Lawrence news January 21, 2025 - 7:39 pm

Bert Nash employees overwhelmingly approve unionization

by Tricia Masenthin

An overwhelming majority of participating employees at Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center cast votes Tuesday in favor of union representation.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education January 18, 2025 - 1:41 pm

‘Together’s the only way’: Unity theme resonates at tribute to MLK

by Tricia Masenthin

Poetry, music and inspirational words were shared Friday afternoon in memory of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy during the 34th MLK schoolwide assembly at Billy Mills Middle School.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Health December 19, 2024 - 5:47 pm

Lawrence drug and alcohol rehab’s founders hope to heal, build recovery culture

by Tricia Masenthin

The founders of Avalon Wellness & Recovery plan to wrap up construction this winter and launch Lawrence’s only residential treatment center for men and women.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 7, 2024 - 12:55 pm

O’Connell Children’s Shelter staff, supporters call on board to investigate top leaders

by Tricia Masenthin

A group of residential staff at O’Connell Children’s Shelter who are unionizing are putting pressure on the nonprofit’s board to investigate its top leaders and hold them accountable.

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