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The Bump aims to fulfill maternity and postpartum needs in Lawrence
Fulfilling a desire for cute, affordable maternity clothing without a local store specializing in the products can be burdensome. That’s why Kisha Cranston has opened The Bump Store in Lawrence.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Ride Lawrence Transit for free this year
Lawrence Transit passengers can ride fare-free in 2023, starting Monday, Jan. 2.
Christina Craig / The Lawrence Times
2022 in review: 12 of our favorite feel-good stories this year
This may be the most difficult assignment we’ve taken on all year: We picked out 12 of our favorite feel-good stories, one from each month of 2022. (Some months were really hard to narrow down to one!)
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Fire damages LDCFM training center; no injuries
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical firefighters quickly contained a fire outside their own training center at 1941 Haskell Ave. Saturday.
Community hike at Clinton State Park to celebrate the new year
Community members are invited to take in nature on the first day of this new year by going on a scenic hike at Clinton State Park.
Shots fired at Baldwin City library and sports bar; no injuries reported
Someone fired gunshots into The Bullpen and the Baldwin City Public Library Friday evening, according to Baldwin City police.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Catherine Cupp Theisen sworn in as Douglas County District Court judge
Catherine Cupp Theisen said Friday that she is honored to join fellow judges in Douglas County District Court, and she will strive to apply the law as fairly and impartially as she has seen them do.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Man dies at North Lawrence campsite for people experiencing homelessness
A man died Friday at the North Lawrence campsite for people experiencing homelessness. Some camp residents said they believed the man had overdosed.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Lawrence activist’s New Year’s Eve Unhoused Project aims to offer ‘a little hope’
Kevin Elliott-Snow will celebrate the new year at the Winter Emergency Shelter as part of his New Year’s Eve Unhoused Project. On that night, he will distribute up to 200 goodie-like gift bags for anyone experiencing homelessness.
Carole Tomlinson/Contributed Photo
A view of Lawrence: Cold front northwest of town
Reader Carole Tomlinson snapped this photo of the edge of a cold front northwest of North Lawrence Thursday afternoon.
Bikepackers to visit Lawrence, share about their ‘life on wheels’
Lovers of the outdoors are invited to hear bikepackers Katie and Andrew Strempke speak on Friday at Sunflower Outdoor and Bike Shop. The couple will share about their life exclusively on wheels.
City of Lawrence to hold meetings on proposed changes to historic resources ordinances
The community is invited to three public meetings on proposed revisions to the chapter of Lawrence city code that deals with conservation of historic resources.
Ad Astra Running to host New Year’s Day community run
Community members are invited to start the year off active by joining together for a New Year’s Day run in downtown Lawrence.
Douglas County sheriff is ‘Giglio-impaired,’ district attorney’s office says
Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister is “Giglio-impaired” because he mishandled evidence, according to the district attorney’s office. The sheriff disputes the characterization.
Karrey Britt, Douglas County/Contributed Photo
Eudora machinist creates gear to fix Douglas County courthouse clock
Eudora machinist Wayne Neis wasted no time when it came to fixing the historic Douglas County courthouse clock.
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