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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education November 12, 2023 - 5:44 pm

Hundreds of community members celebrate Liberty Memorial Central Middle School’s centennial

by Molly Adams

Generations of Lawrencians with connections to the school at 1400 Massachusetts St. — whether as Liberty Memorial High School, a junior high or a middle school — gathered Sunday to celebrate the school’s centennial.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 7, 2023 - 9:57 pm

Community members urge Lawrence City Commission to call for ceasefire in Gaza

by Maya Hodison

Dozens of community members packed into Lawrence City Hall Tuesday evening, with several asking city commissioners to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and for the city to express solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education November 7, 2023 - 7:49 pm

Lawrence school board election results: Incumbents reelected to school board along with newcomers Costello, Franklin

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence residents split their votes on Tuesday between school board candidates who opposed the decision to close three schools earlier this year and two incumbents who had voted for the closings. 

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 7, 2023 - 7:43 pm

Lawrence City Commission election results: Dever wins big; Finkeldei, Sellers reelected

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence voters returned Mike Dever to the Lawrence City Commission after an eight-year absence Tuesday, voting for him overwhelmingly and pushing incumbent Courtney Shipley off the commission. Incumbents Brad Finkeldei and Amber Sellers were reelected.

Molly Adams/Lawrences Times
Lawrence Life November 7, 2023 - 3:24 pm

Lawrence voters hit the polls; school board and city commission races on the ballot

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence voters were heading to the polls Tuesday to determine the future members of the city commission and the Lawrence school board.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Health November 7, 2023 - 12:28 am

Experts share statistics, resources to combat drug addiction and overdoses in Douglas County

by Tricia Masenthin

Although a significant number of Douglas County overdose deaths involve opioids, deaths related to stimulant overdoses are increasing, too, especially among people of color.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 5, 2023 - 3:41 pm

Young creatives come together to sell art, jewelry and baked goods at Lit & Local

by Molly Adams

Young local artists, performers and entrepreneurs showcased their talents and creativity during a vending event and open mic for youth ages 12 to 18 Sunday afternoon.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts November 1, 2023 - 3:34 pm

Family remembers loving grandfather before judge sentences man to 10 years in drunk-driving crash

by Andrea Albright

A Lawrence man convicted of second-degree murder for the April 2022 drunk-driving crash that resulted in the death of John T. Kirby was sentenced on Wednesday to more than 10 years in prison — a year and a half longer than what prosecutors had recommended.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 31, 2023 - 9:38 pm

Downtown Lawrence trick-or-treating draws families in vibrant Halloween costumes

by Maya Hodison

Penguins, superheroes, witches and more hit downtown Lawrence Tuesday to stock up on Halloween candy.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 26, 2023 - 11:56 am

Haunting Humanities draws Lawrence crowd for spooky, science fair-style fun

by Molly Adams

Haunting Humanities was back this year to frighten, entertain and educate community members during the Halloween season.

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