The pandemic has delayed much this year, but leaders at LMH Health have decided it should speed up one thing — pay raises at the hospital. At a special meeting Thursday evening, LMH’s board of trustees approved a 2.5% pay increase for hospital employees for 2021. But instead of waiting ...
Updated at 2:35 p.m. Friday Douglas County, starting Monday, will adopt a 10-day quarantine period for asymptomatic close contacts of people with COVID-19, according to a news release from Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health. The move came Friday after the Kansas Department of Health and ...
The Lawrence school board on Thursday formally adopted criteria for guidance on how to conduct school amid the coronavirus pandemic, adding more criteria to consider than local health officials have previously. The board’s criteria is based on the Kansas State Department of Education’s ...
Gov. Laura Kelly launched a new COVID-19 public health campaign and testing website on Thursday, according to a news release from her office. The campaign, called "Stop the Spread. It's Up to Us, Kansas," will share the importance of getting tested, wearing masks and social distancing this ...
Do you have a gardener or aspiring gardener on your holiday gift list this year? Are you a gardener or aspiring gardener and looking for a special treat for yourself? Winter, and the holiday season especially, is a great time to shop for garden tools and supplies, indoor plants, books, and ...
An early 1900s farmhouse on a 10-acre property is the perfect combination for a Eudora couple with an eye for decorating and a love of nature. Jamie and Adam Jones had been looking to move to a more rural part of Douglas County, and in October 2019 they settled into their home at 2158 North ...
Lighting is one of the biggest challenges to maintaining healthy plants indoors, and the shortened days of fall and winter make these seasons the toughest. Fortunately, plant-appropriate supplemental lighting has improved in recent years and is more energy-efficient, affordable and ...
Ashley and Aaron Weigel were living in Olathe when they heard about a gutted property for sale on a two-acre lot in Lawrence. At first, they imagined the home would be an investment they could turn into a rental property. But once they saw it in person, they knew they wanted to live there — ...
PORTLAND, MAINE — The coronavirus pandemic has hurt the U.S. seafood industry due to a precipitous fall in imports and exports and a drop in catch of some species. Those are the findings of a group of scientists who sought to quantify the damage of the pandemic on America’s seafood ...
This festive brunch menu is as colorful as it is flavorful, and it makes great use of seasonal ingredients. Winter greens, bell peppers, onions, pumpkin, cranberries and more provide sweet and savory flavors, guaranteed to please friends and family. While hosting a brunch can be stressful ...
We’ve all had a challenging, uncertain year, but there’s still some room for some holiday cheer. Mass. Street is going to be merry & bright as you pick up gifts curbside by colorful lights. And artists & makers are doing their share, but the best gift this ...
Homemade soups are the perfect comfort food, satisfying even the hungriest of appetites. They offer the flexibility of cooking with what you have on hand, and there are no rules when it comes to the ingredients. Plus, soups can be made in short order with minimal cleanup, making for the ...
Ashley Davis and her band spent five months this spring and summer collaborating on an album — but they all worked on it from their own homes. “It was kind of like a conveyor belt process,” Davis said. One band member would send their part to another, and then the next member would add ...
Lawrence pianist Paulina Leisring hopes to change some people's minds about classical music with her recent album, which won a Latin Grammy Award last month. People who think of classical music as boring or inaccessible should give it a chance, Leisring said — especially now, because it can ...
Over 30 trees and 25 wreaths will be on display in Liberty Hall this year as part of the annual Festival of Trees fundraiser. The holiday decorations — which include sugar plum, Candyland, and Grinch-themed trees — will be on display Monday through Sunday both in-person and online. The ...
At the beginning of the year, when a longtime gallery owner moved his business to a new location on Massachusetts Street, he had plans for art shows, Final Friday exhibitions and more. But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been hard for Mehrzad Alison to get his artists the attention he ...
Compost is the best soil conditioner available for use in any kind of garden, landscape, or lawn. There are many kinds of compost available for purchase at most garden centers, but it is also easy to make with a little space and time. Making compost saves money and benefits the environment in ...
Leaves have started falling from deciduous trees in the Lawrence area, and some admirers might want to pick up a few of the prettiest leaves and take them home. But these small ornaments of fall quickly dry and fade — unless they are preserved or made into art. Pressing leaves is the ...
Chrysanthemums, often called mums for short, are the most popular flower for fall color in the landscape in the Midwest. They adorn porches, planters and gardens with their varied hues of gold, orange, pink, red and white and are often paired with other fall favorites such as pumpkins, corn ...
Interest in indoor plants has increased steadily in the U.S. over the last several years, and a few specific plants and types of plants are stealing the show. One of these plant groups is Monstera. Basic types of Monstera are widely available, but rare forms sell for hundreds or thousands of ...
