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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life September 3, 2024 - 2:33 pm

Furry booksellers make a comeback at Raven Book Store

by Tricia Masenthin

Ready to serve and slumber, a fluffy and friendly trio has settled into their respective roles at Raven Book Store in downtown Lawrence.

Education July 24, 2024 - 6:43 pm

Lawrence Virtual School team wins national STEM competition

by Lawrence Times

A team of three Lawrence Virtual School students has won the eighth grade division of the eCYBERMISSION National Judging and Educational Event, each student earning a $10,000 savings bond.

Arts & Events July 24, 2024 - 2:10 pm

Lawrence AUMI ensemble earns award for disability advocacy

by Maya Hodison

Members of a Lawrence band that uses adaptive technology to make music on iPads are being recognized by the state for their work exploring music-making across abilities.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts June 7, 2024 - 3:40 pm

Latest Douglas County drug court graduates celebrate completing this step of their journeys

by Mackenzie Clark

Three new graduates of Douglas County drug court can now start with a clean slate and continue to build on the people they’ve grown to be throughout their time in the program.

Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 1, 2024 - 9:45 pm

Community members share what Lawrence PRIDE events mean to them

by Lane Rozin

Several community members who gathered for Lawrence PRIDE parade and party Saturday shared that inclusivity, self-expression and acceptance make the events what they are.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 1, 2024 - 2:48 pm

Lawrence celebrates Pride Month with parade and party

by Molly Adams

The Lawrence PRIDE parade and party brought community members from all walks of life to downtown Lawrence Saturday, the first day of Pride Month.

Pancho Metz / Lawrence Times
Education May 30, 2024 - 10:29 pm

‘It is a beautiful thing’: Lawrence adult education graduates celebrate earning GEDs, diplomas

by Maya Hodison

Thursday marked Timothy Shoulderblade’s second graduation in as many months. He recently graduated from the drug court program, completed his GED, and he’s rapidly approaching two years clean from drugs and alcohol.

Pancho Metz / Lawrence Times
Education May 23, 2024 - 11:07 pm

Bishop Seabury Academy graduates told to ‘be both happy and good’ in their lives

by Pancho Metz & Mackenzie Clark

Bishop Seabury Academy graduates and their families and supporters spent a joyful evening Thursday at the school to recognize the Class of 2024 and those who will follow in their footsteps.

Pancho Metz / Lawrence Times
Education May 22, 2024 - 10:19 pm

‘Our story is undeniably permanent’: Lawrence High Class of 2024 celebrates graduating

by Maya Hodison

Time waits for no one, but time must pass to write a beautiful story together, Finn Lotton-Barker told his fellow Lawrence High School graduates Wednesday.

Pancho Metz/Lawrence Times
Education May 21, 2024 - 11:36 pm

‘We are excellent. We are Firebirds’: Free State graduation celebrates unique journey of each student

by Cuyler Dunn

Ava Rivera started writing her graduation speech while crying on her bedroom floor. But she made it — to graduation and to the lectern. She said her story was similar to many of her fellow Free State graduates.

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