United Way campaigns wrap up with ongoing pledges in Douglas County
The United Way of Douglas County concluded its fall fund raising with a $1.72 million goal and aims to lift participation from 6.5 percent to 10 percent. Campaigns continue through December as workplaces finalize pledges for 2009 allocations to 25 partner agencies including Meals on Wheels and Douglas County Visiting Nurses.
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Lawrence High School athletic expansion restraining order eyed
A restraining order against the Lawrence school district over planned athletic facilities at LHS could be decided early next week. Neighbors and the Centennial Neighborhood Association pressed the case in court Friday, arguing the project harms property values and quiet enjoyment.
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Obama threats exceed all other presidents elect
Washington reports show threats against Barack Obama spiking after the election. Law enforcement from Maine to Idaho notes more potentially threatening writings and online postings directed at Obama than with any past president elect. Secret Service would not comment on case numbers.
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Preschools benefit from combining ABCs and social play
A Penn State led Head Start study found that enriching curricula with REDI Head Start social lessons plus Twiggle the Turtle improves school readiness. In 44 classrooms with about 350 four-year-olds, enriched students showed less disruption, better attention, and higher vocabulary gains than peers in traditional programs.
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Director Returns To Lawrence After 25 Years From The Day After
The film The Day After filmed in Lawrence twenty five years ago and now its director returns to town for a visit.
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