Jane Vaughan has been a reporter with the Lakes Region Weekly since 2018. She covers nine towns in the Lakes Region and a variety of topics, including local politics and education stories across five school districts. She has experience working in print, digital, and radio journalism and enjoys telling stories across platforms. She holds a BA in English from Wellesley College. Outside of work, Jane enjoys swimming, boxing, and spending time outside. She lives in Cape Elizabeth.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2020
Land trust awarded grant for Peabody-Fitch Woods trail
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust has received a $50,000 grant from the Recreational Trails Program to construct a new trail and parking area at Peabody-Fitch Woods, its newest preserve. The trust purchased the 252 acres of forestland surrounding Bridgton Historical Society’s Narramissic Farm in August 2019. The grant will be used to build an […]
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2020
Windham council moves to ‘shape’ growth
At a special meeting, town councilors discussed a variety of ways to control growth and agreed on a growth management ordinance as a short-term solution.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2020
Gray Republicans schedule caucus for Jan. 22
GRAY — The Gray Republican Committee will caucus on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. Voter registration will be available at 5:30 p.m. outside the large conference room. The purpose of the caucus is to elect delegates and alternates to the state convention, elect members to the […]
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2020
New Gloucester accepting applications for town manager job
NEW GLOUCESTER — The town has set a 5 p.m. Jan. 27 deadline for applications for the position of town manager. The Board of Selectmen is looking for a manager “with strong financial management and budgeting skills, experience in economic and community development issues (and) demonstrated organizational leadership skills,” among other skills, according to an […]
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2020
New Gloucester project aims to bring disabled Maine children back to state
The center recently announced a $14 million capital campaign, which will be used to build services for children with disabilities so they can receive in-state treatment.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2020
Casco approves spending for park upgrade and new ambulance
Residents voted to appropriate the funds from the town’s undesignated fund balance.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2020
Eagles’ donation allows purchase of lifesaving system
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Fraternal Order of Eagles in New Gloucester on Monday donated $10,000 to the town’s Fire/Rescue Department to buy a chest compression system. The LUCAS (Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System) 3 Chest Compression System does chest compressions while on location and during transport. Having a patient in cardiac arrest normally necessitates the […]
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2020
Bangor Savings Bank coming to Windham
WINDHAM — A full-service branch of Bangor Savings Bank at 745 Roosevelt Trail is expected to open by early 2021. Pending multiple construction approvals, it will be the first Bangor Savings site in town. It will offer consumer and commercial banking services, a drive-up teller and an ATM, along with mortgage, payroll and merchant services. […]
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2020
Hotel Bridgton project headed to Superior Court
Developer Justin McIver has requested that the court reinstate the Planning Board’s decision to approve the project.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2020
Human Rights Commission likely to toss fired manager’s complaints
The commission investigator’s report recommends that former Standish Town Manager Kris Tucker’s complaints be dismissed.
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