Big questions and representation at the local, state and national levels are on Lawrence voters’ ballots for the Nov. 5 general election. Here’s our key need-to-know election info, all in one place.
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Many important local and national offices will be decided Tuesday, Nov. 5. There are extra early voting locations and ballot dropboxes for this big election. Here’s how to cast your ballot early or on Election Day.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
A local family was recently scammed out of $90,000. That’s just one example of a loss Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister is hoping to help people avoid by informing the community about common scams.
Heartland Community Health Center will welcome the public to a ribbon cutting and celebration of its new Bluestem Wellness Building, which will allow the clinic to expand its psychiatry and behavioral health services.
The annual “Words Save Lives” event in Lawrence will bring together local artists to share their lived experiences related to suicide.
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Happy Labor Day! The holiday is rooted in the late 19th-century labor movement and honors the sacrifices of workers. We reached out to some Lawrence union leaders and organizers to find out how to go about unionizing a workplace here.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Thanks to more than 10,000 pounds of food donations in 22 hours, Douglas County’s food bank has bounced back from a severe shortage and a fire at its meal production facility. But the need to feed community members persists, aggressively.
LMH Health’s annual Health Fair will give folks a chance to catch up on routine health screenings, get a flu shot and learn from community organizations. Register early to save on a blood panel.
Abby Bayani-Heitzman
The Lawrence music scene is preparing to tune into this year’s 11th annual MixMaster Music Conference, expanded to provide a free health clinic for workers in the music industry.
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Nearly two dozen service agencies and organizations will be present at an event Tuesday to provide services to people and pets who are living outside in Lawrence.
