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Richard Gwin's Bald Eagles in Lawrence

Richard Gwin has been photographing bald eagles for nearly a decade. Take a look at some of the best from the past few years.

Project to restore mural downtown expected to begin in April
February 2, 2012
Downtown Lawrence visitors who miss the presence of a mural that was in the walkway between 716 Mass. and 722 Mass. will probably have to wait a couple more months.
City’s retail vacancy generally improves
Downtown has more empty space because of Borders closing, unfilled offices
January 12, 2012
Businesses began filling up vacant spaces in many parts of Lawrence in 2011, but downtown Lawrence wasn’t necessarily one of them.
Artist exploring options for replacing Massachusetts Street mural
January 4, 2012
For 18 years, the vibrant colors of a community mural greeted anyone walking through the alleyway between 716 Mass. and 722 Mass.
City gives preliminary approval of incentives for new Ninth and New Hampshire building
January 4, 2012
A deal is a deal, even if it is a few years late.
Plans for new downtown hotel and apartment building shrink
December 7, 2011
Plans for a downtown, multi-story hotel and apartment building shrunk a bit Tuesday night, while city leaders expressed hope that chances of a compromise with concerned neighbors were growing.
City commissioners to act on proposed hotel/apartment development at 9th and New Hampshire
December 2, 2011
It will be a tall order for Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday night.
Architect wants to create downtown trail under Kansas River bridges
November 27, 2011
To Mike Myers’ way of thinking, the little spot between the two downtown Kansas River bridges is one of the more interesting locations in Lawrence.
Santa’s rescue, lighting ceremony kick off holiday season
November 26, 2011
It was supposed to be a routine publicity stop for Santa Claus.
2 Lawrence men released from jail after being arrested Monday for burglary, trespassing
November 23, 2011
Two Lawrence men who were arrested Monday night for being on the roof of the former Masonic Temple building, 1001 Mass., were later released from jail Tuesday after Douglas County prosecutors did not file charges in the case.
Volunteers adorn downtown with holiday decorations
November 21, 2011
Downtown Lawrence is looking a bit more festive after receiving its annual holiday makeover this weekend.
Vertical expansion of downtown Lawrence draws more than shadow of a doubt
November 19, 2011
Lawrence city commissioners get asked to answer all sorts of odd questions, but this one seems unique even by City Hall standards. Does Lawrence want to keep its small-city sun?
Occupy Lawrence protester arrested after climbing onto Weaver’s roof
02:11 p.m., November 5, 2011 Updated 07:15 p.m.
A man affiliated with the Occupy Lawrence group was arrested from atop the roof of Weaver’s Department Store, 901 Massachusetts St., on Saturday afternoon.
Crowds celebrate Halloween with downtown trick-or-treating
October 31, 2011
Dozens of ghouls, goblins, zombies, princesses, cartoon characters — and at least one very convincing robot/mad scientist duo — descended on Massachusetts Street for the annual tradition of downtown trick-or-treating Monday evening.
Historic Resources Commission to consider plans for hotel, apartment and retail building downtown
October 26, 2011
A proposed six-story hotel in downtown Lawrence will face its first hurdle at City Hall on Thursday.
Developer Doug Compton hopes ‘901 Building’ will spur living, shopping downtown
October 22, 2011
It was a Sunday morning, back when the roof of this seven-story building in the heart of downtown Lawrence was nothing more than a few steel studs.

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