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Out and about in Lawrence: Folks part with 2025, describe the year in one word
We asked five people who were out and about in downtown Lawrence Wednesday to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
We asked five people who were out and about in downtown Lawrence Wednesday to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026.
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Three chances to catch some fresh 2026 air while in community with others — a run, hike and bike ride — will take place on New Year’s Day in Lawrence.
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Here’s a look at some holiday sights, lights and happenings in Lawrence this season.
A Lawrence family is hoping that perhaps by way of a Christmas miracle, they can reunite with a painting they treasured for decades until it was accidentally sold in an estate sale.
Lawrence police will have increased traffic enforcement to be on the lookout for people driving impaired during the holidays.
We’ve reached out to more than 100 restaurants around Lawrence. Here are the ones that have confirmed they’ll be open on Christmas.
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Here’s a quick glance at closures, service changes and more for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in Lawrence.
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Members of the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation gathered Saturday evening to celebrate Hanukkah with menorot lighting, a potluck, and fellowship.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Since Santa Claus must conserve energy for his Christmas Eve omnipresence, he wisely delegates some duties to remote workers. Here are a few of the Lawrence locals who signed on to give Santa a helping hand this year.
Though the owners of a beloved holiday home have retired, there are plenty aglow this year to keep us inspired.
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