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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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Raymond rec director eager to build department

by Jane Vaughan February 14, 2020February 12, 2020

Joe Crocker said he will create the recreation department “organically” rather than imposing decisions on residents.

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Schools in Lakes Region struggle with student homelessness

by Jane Vaughan February 14, 2020February 12, 2020

Living in an area with a lack of resources, the districts must piece together help for their students.

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Business Summit 2020 at NU Brewery

February 12, 2020

NEW GLOUCESTER — The Gray-New Gloucester Development Corporation will host a business summit March 5 at 5:30 p.m. at NU Brewery, 437 Lewiston Road. The summit will provide a showcase for businesses to promote their products and services. There will also be networking, appetizers and NU brews for purchase. John Crane, the general manager of […]

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February Speak Out features Fuller Center

February 12, 2020

WINDHAM — This month’s Speak Out will focus on the Sebago Lakes Region Fuller Center for Housing, a new nonprofit that helps elderly people remain in their homes safely, through renovation work like installing ramps. The show will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 8 School Road. […]

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First Gray-New Gloucester Winter Fest March 6-7

February 12, 2020

GRAY — Gray and New Gloucester recreation departments are partnering to offer the first ever Gray-New Gloucester Winter Fest March 6-7. The event will be held at Pennell Park at the Gray Town Hall Complex, 24 Main St. On Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. there will be ice skating, a bonfire and music. Activities on Saturday, […]

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Center will work to keep senior residents at home

by Jane Vaughan February 11, 2020February 12, 2020

The new nonprofit Fuller Center will do repairs and renovations for elderly residents of Windham, Raymond and Standish so they can continue to live safely in their houses.

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Bonny Eagle seeking new high school principal

February 5, 2020

STANDISH — Bonny Eagle High School is searching for a permanent principal to replace Michael Johnson, who has been serving as interim principal for the past year. Former principal Lori Napolitano moved to the position of assistant superintendent last summer, and Johnson filled in this year. Now, Superintendent Paul Penna said, the district is searching […]

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Corey honored with AARP award

February 5, 2020

WINDHAM — Rep. Patrick Corey, R-Windham, received the AARP Maine Capitol Caregivers Award on Jan. 21. He joins a bipartisan group of elected officials from 30 states who AARP says are advancing policies to bring more help to family caregivers. Corey sponsored successful legislation to support family caregivers and help spouses remain in their homes. […]