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To the editor: We never saw much about Venezuela on the news until a woman, Venezuelan Maria Corina Machada, was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 10 of this year. Now that country is in the news nearly every day. Apparently, it is OK for our government to kill Venezuelan drug ...
To the editor: Sunflower Elementary School was the scene of a delightful third-grade “informance” called “Music in Motion” on Dec. 10. I was lucky enough to be invited and had my spirits lifted by this inspiring program. Visually, the children appeared in various clothing choices, ...
To the editor: How can I let my light shine? I got my answer while I was volunteering at Just Food, our local food pantry. I was so absorbed in counting a shopper’s “points” that I did not at first register the woman’s request, “I left my sweatshirt here. Would you have ...
To the editor: The recent decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to rescind the Biden-era minimum staffing rule is a devastating step backward for nursing home residents and the workers who care for them. HHS claims the rule “disproportionately burdened facilities” ...
To the editor: I have just read Riggs Skepnek’s piece regarding replacing the greenhouse building at 1501 Learnard with a parking lot. I am stunned that this idea could be taken seriously by city planners. Yet, why am I surprised? I lived in Lawrence for over 40 years and watched as ...
To the editor: Closing the Community Building for public use is a terrible idea for numerous reasons. The building has been a great, inexpensive resource for downtown people who want to warm up, shower or exercise. The city has gradually improved the building over the years. The weight room ...