WINDHAM — Interim town manager Don Gerrish will remain in his position through December. “I’ve got other jobs I’m doing,” Gerrish said, so he will likely only work two days a week. Windham has been searching for a new town manager since October 2018 when then-Town Manager Tony Plante left with a $175,000 severance package […]
Jane Vaughan
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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Schoolhouse Arts to hold Halloween Costume Sale
STANDISH — The Schoolhouse Arts Center will host a Halloween Costume Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. The center has hundreds of costumes to offer and will be selling a wide variety, including shoes, hats and jewelry. The center is located at 16 Richville Road (Route 114). For more information, contact […]
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Lakes Region residents take to the voting booths Nov. 5
Voters from Bridgton to Windham will cast their ballots; here’s a summary of where they’ll vote and what they’ll be voting on.
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Next Speak Out to feature council candidates
WINDHAM — The next Speak Out, hosted by Patrick Corey, will be a Windham Town Council candidates’ night. The show will take place on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 8 School Road. It can be viewed on Channel 1303, on the town website or on Facebook.
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Chapman faces two challengers for Windham council seat
Nick Kalogerakis and Gartay Yekeh are also running for the three-year seat.
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New owner has modern plans for old Stimson Memorial Hall in Gray
Loon Island, a Cumberland real estate holding company, hopes to create a cultural center.
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Active assailant preparedness: Think about it, officer says
Windham Community Services Officer Matt Cyr talks about situational awareness at a training program in Windham.
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Katahdin Program students to prepare community meal
RAYMOND — At the next Raymond Village Community Church free community dinner, the chefs will be the students of the Katahdin Program, Windham High School’s alternative learning initiative. As part of their culinary arts and gardening program, the students volunteered to plan and prepare a meal for the event, which will take place Thursday, Oct. […]
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Interim member appointed to RSU 61 board
NAPLES — The Selectboard appointed Jennifer Christiansen to an interim RSU 61 School Board position at its meeting Monday night. The seat was vacated when Alison Caulfield recently resigned. Town Manager John Hawley said no reason was given for the resignation, but he said that Caulfield said she “couldn’t meet the demands of the office.” Christiansen […]