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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 8, 2024 - 9:42 pm

Railroad to sweep Lawrence property where many people moved after Amtrak camp closure, despite city’s objections

by Mackenzie Clark & Molly Adams

Many of the people who previously lived behind the Amtrak station in East Lawrence did not anticipate that they’d have to leave the property where they recently moved within two months. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 7, 2024 - 6:24 pm

Tibetan monks visiting Lawrence complete mandala, return sands to nature

by Molly Adams

Tibetan monks completed an interfaith world peace sand mandala Saturday at the Lawrence Arts Center; then, in a demonstration of impermanence of all, cleared the mandala and carried the sands to the river.

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.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts December 6, 2024 - 3:19 pm

Woman shot, killed south of Eudora; suspect also dead

by Molly Adams & Mackenzie Clark

A woman was shot and killed Thursday night in a home south of Eudora, and the suspected shooter was also found dead in the home after barricading himself inside for several hours, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 3, 2024 - 7:45 pm

Lawrence City Commission selects Dever as mayor, Finkeldei as vice mayor

by Mackenzie Clark

In keeping with tradition, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday chose their next mayor and vice mayor.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 3, 2024 - 7:28 pm

Outgoing Lawrence mayor says he looks forward to ‘continuing the journey’

by Mackenzie Clark

Bart Littlejohn reflected Tuesday on the city’s progress over the past year during his term as mayor and looked ahead to “a bigger and brighter future.”

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 21, 2024 - 12:50 pm

Clare’s Community Closet opening in new space in eastern Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

A local organization that provides free clothing, care kits is moving into a new space and leaning on community collaboration.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 21, 2024 - 11:47 am

O’Connell Children’s Shelter employees announce drive to unionize

by Tricia Masenthin

Residential workers with O’Connell Children’s Shelter have filed for a union election, citing concerns of administrative bloat, inadequate pay and feeling a lack of support.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 20, 2024 - 10:55 pm

Vigil remembers transgender lives lost in Lawrence and beyond

by Tricia Masenthin

A solemn but hopeful gathering at Ecumenical Campus Ministries on Wednesday honored 74 transgender and gender-nonconforming people who died across the United States during the last year.

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