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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Business February 11, 2025 - 7:29 pm

Lawrence city commissioners defer decision on sales tax breaks, move forward on analysis for Q39

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday held off on approving a sales tax exemption for Q39 barbecue to redevelop a prominent old downtown building, but voted in favor of seeking further analysis of potential tax breaks.

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
Arts & Events February 4, 2025 - 12:44 pm

At Theatre Lawrence, ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ shows that ‘art isn’t easy’

by Mark Potts

Things don’t always go as planned. Theatre Lawrence’s concert production of “Sunday in the Park with George” will explore the difficulty of making great art.

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.

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
Lawrence news January 13, 2025 - 4:11 pm

Renovations complete in the Douglas County Commission meeting room

by Photos by Molly Adams

The renovated Douglas County Commission meeting room in the historic courthouse was completed just in time for new elected officials to be sworn in Monday.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 13, 2025 - 11:17 am

Douglas County elected officials sworn in

by Photos by Molly Adams

Several Douglas County elected officials — including two who will expand the county commission to five members and a new district attorney — took their oaths of office during a ceremony Monday morning at the historic county courthouse.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life January 11, 2025 - 7:23 pm

Lawrence trans community, supporters send message to elected officials: ‘You cannot get rid of us’

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence community members at a rally Saturday committed to resisting any and all upcoming efforts to suppress transgender and gender-nonconforming folks.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life January 1, 2025 - 1:13 pm

Mystery organizer cultivates monthly mug hunt in Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

An enigma, a Lawrence resident hides mugs around town every first Saturday of the month in hopes that all will be found. The Lawrence Mug Hunt draws folks of all ages and is free for everyone to participate.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 21, 2024 - 6:11 pm

Community supports local small businesses at Inclusive Winter Market in Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

As part of the Inclusive Winter Market, nearly 100 local artists and small business owners showcased their work Saturday at the Lied Center. It opens for a second day on Sunday.

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