BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Art Guild’s second art auction, themed “Maine – The Way Art Should Be,” will be held Friday, Aug. 2. The Guild’s artists donated their works that include paintings, photographs, ceramics, jewelry and sculpture to the event. There will be a preview and reception at 5 p.m., and bidding commences at 6:15. […]
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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Coyote Center plans marionette show
NAPLES — The Coyote Center for Carnivore Ecology and Coexistence is holding a marionette show on Saturday, July 20. The event will begin with music by the Montsweagers. The center will then perform its musical “Coyote and the Boy Ben” marionnette show twice, followed each time by coyote mask making. There will also be a […]
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Speak Out tackles human trafficking, opioid crisis
WINDHAM — The next Speak Out, with Rep. Patrick Corey, R-Windham, will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, and will discuss human trafficking and the opioid crisis. The program takes place at Council Chambers at Town Hall, 8 School Road. It can be accessed on Channel 1303, on the web or on Facebook.
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Work begins on high-demand senior condos in Windham
Construction has begun on 14-unit retirement community in Windham, with plans for 36 more units in the project’s second phase.
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Art in the Park Saturday in Bridgton
BRIDGTON — Shorey Park will be filled with artists Saturday, July 20, for the 16th annual Art in the Park event, hosted by Gallery 302 and the Bridgton Art Guild. Painters, jewelers, photographers and more will have their art on display for purchase. There will also be food, live music and raffles. The event will […]
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New rules proposed to address Windham development
The Long Range Planning Committee seeks to balance growth and rural preservation and “give some priorities to these rural areas.”
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Putting contest to benefit Sebago library
SEBAGO — There will be a putting contest at a private three-hole golf course owned by Pamela and David Donohue on route 114 on Aug. 3 from 4-8 p.m. There will be grilled and homemade food, a cash bar, a silent auction tent and prizes. All proceeds will go to the Spaulding Memorial Library in […]
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Standish Summer Spectacular slated for Aug. 2-3
STANDISH — The theme of the 10th annual Standish Summer Spectacular Aug. 2-3 is “3 Villages, 1 Community” and is meant to bring Steep Falls, Standish Corner and Sebago Lake together. On Friday, there will be a party at Memorial Park from 6:30-9:30 p.m., with fireworks, food, games and music. At 10 a.m. Saturday a […]
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Famed Maggie the moose dies at wildlife park
The 1-year-old moose, who became a viral sensation after befriending a German shepherd last year, suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm, according to the Maine Wildlife Park.
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Windham begins third search for new manager
Interim Town Manager Don Gerrish is optimistic the timing is right, and he’ll stay on through the next round of interviews.