Ministers ordained by the Internet and law’s shortcut
Public notices show ministers ordained online bypass seminary as Lawrence residents embrace nontraditional clergy. In Pakistan a border pass reopens to NATO convoys after a blockade and truck attacks. A national debate grows over anti gay harassment in schools and bullying policy. Chef Chris Sherrill runs Gulf Shores wedding catering amid oil spill fallout.
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NATO
United States
Chris Sherrill
Gulf Shores
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Gulf
Lawrence High Plans Pink Out for Teacher Breast Cancer Fight
Lawrence High School Student Council organizes a pink out for Friday’s football game to support Shannon Wilson undergoing breast cancer treatment. The announcement notes social media channels for updates.
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Lawrence High School
Shannon Wilson
Lawrence voters weigh 18 million library expansion plan
Lawrence residents will decide on November 2 whether to fund a $18 million expansion of the Lawrence Public Library. Commissioner Aron Cromwell argues the project is needed to maintain services, while opponents fear higher taxes. Readiness and public priority are central as voters confront the potential tax increase and future library funding.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Public Library
Cromwell
Mizzou
Commission
Lawrence Public Library Board
Sears
Election interest abated in Douglas County after Obama win
Douglas County saw high turnout and fervor during the 2008 presidential election with long lines for caucuses, rallies on campus, and celebrations on Massachusetts Street. By 2010 enthusiasm had faded, especially in a gubernatorial year, as lawmakers noted lower turnout expectations. Local officials attributed the drop to typical presidential year dynamics.
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Kansas University
Republican
Kansas
Barack Obama
John McCain
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Jamie Shew
Voter Registration Deadline Near for November Election
The Douglas County Clerk’s office at 1100 Mass. will stay open until 7 p.m. on Oct. 18 to register voters for the Nov. 2 general election. Advance voting starts Wednesday with in-person ballots at the courthouse and mail ballots being sent out. More information at douglascountyelections.com.
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Douglas County Clerk's Office
Mass
Douglascountyelections.com
Chilean miners cheer as rescue shaft reaches chamber
After 66 days entombed, drill punches into the chamber and rescue teams plan to lift the 33 men by Wednesday. Government says top of shaft will be reinforced with steel, Camp Hope erupts in bedlam as relatives and miners celebrate the breakthrough.
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