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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Environment February 24, 2025 - 8:28 pm

Lawrence compost facility now to open for the season on March 8

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence’s compost facility will now open for the season on Saturday, March 8, delayed a week by the relentless winter weather in the area.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Environment February 11, 2025 - 12:15 pm

Save the date: Lawrence compost facility soon to open for the season

by Lawrence Times

As the sky prepares to drop another several inches of snow on the town, there is good news for those dreaming of warmer days in the garden. Lawrence’s compost facility will soon open for the season.

Lawrence news January 14, 2025 - 1:21 pm

Douglas County to open applications for property tax rebates for seniors, disabled veterans

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County has launched its pilot program to give older people and veterans with service-related disabilities a break on their property taxes. Here’s how to apply.

Lawrence Life January 8, 2025 - 6:51 pm

Douglas County offering 10-week program to help parents of teenagers

by Maya Hodison

Douglas County Youth Services offers a free 10-week program for those seeking new skills and support while raising teenagers.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 3, 2025 - 10:48 am

Lawrence Community Shelter, city prepare for winter weather; here’s where to go and how to help

by Mackenzie Clark

With the possibility of severe weather looming, the Lawrence Community Shelter, city and volunteers are preparing to ensure everyone who needs a warm place to sleep will have one.

Lawrence news December 23, 2024 - 11:09 am

Driving through Kansas for the holidays? Free app can help navigate detours, send weather alerts

by Lawrence Times

A free app from KDOT can help travelers in Kansas navigate detours and avoid areas of heavy traffic, show live camera views of highways, send alerts of poor weather and more.

Arts & Events December 22, 2024 - 9:20 pm

Where to see holiday lights in Lawrence – 2024 edition

by Lawrence Times

It’s a bit overdue, but we’re thrilled to present our 2024 festive map of holiday homes!

Mark Potts/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life December 20, 2024 - 4:27 pm

Lawrence closures, when parking is free and more info for Christmas and New Year’s

by Lawrence Times

Here’s a quick glance at closures, service changes and more for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in Lawrence.

Food December 20, 2024 - 1:59 pm

Here are Lawrence restaurants that will be open on Christmas

by Lawrence Times

We’ve reached out to more than 130 restaurants in Douglas County. Here are the ones that have confirmed they’ll be open on Christmas.

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.

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