WINDHAM — After months of searching, Windham has selected a finalist for its town manager position. John Mauro lives in New Zealand but is a Maine native who grew up in Auburn. Of the 21 applications the town received for the position, Town Councilor Jarrod Maxfield said Mauro is “the only finalist. He’s the only person […]
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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Silver Sneakers is the tie that binds at Saint Joseph’s
STANDISH — Ever since Marilyn Murch of Windham began exercising with the SilverSneakers program at Saint Joseph’s College, she said she “can walk the length of my hallway without the cane, and I don’t even miss it.” Launching SilverSneakers in March was the first phase of the College’s new Institute for Integrative Aging. Through the Institute, […]
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Windham votes down construction companies in commercial zone
WINDHAM — After months of deliberations, the Town Council voted Tuesday night against amending the town’s land use ordinance to allow construction services in the commercial district 3 zone, which surrounds sections of Route 302. The council had considered similar zoning amendments three years ago but ultimately voted against the proposal. Holly Tubbs, co-owner of Water […]
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Sebago election too close to call
SEBAGO — The race for a seat on the Sebago Selectboard was too close to call at the polls on May 28, and a one-vote difference between two candidates has prompted a recount. Residents also overwhelmingly approved the 2019-2020 school budget. Political newcomer Scott Douglas and incumbents Phil Lowe and Chris Parker ran for two available […]
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Conference center off the table at Hotel Bridgton
BRIDGTON — A 175-seat banquet center has been eliminated from plans for the Hotel Bridgton project. The Planning Board members began deliberations May 29, but a final vote was not taken on the project being proposed by Justin McIver of Maine Eco Homes to build a hotel on the Saunders Mill site and two adjacent parcels […]
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Windham and Raymond school district chooses new leader
Chris Howell, the assistant superintendent of Regional School Unit 14, has been named the next superintendent.
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Naples incumbents re-elected at the polls
NAPLES — The incumbents triumphed in Naples on Tuesday in both the Selectboard and Planning Board races. Incumbent Robert Caron II received 134 votes over John Nostin, who received 86, for the three-year seat on the Selectboard. Incumbents John Thompson and James Allen bested Robert Nyberg and Caleb Humphrey for the two three-year seats on the Planning […]
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Owner of former driving range in Gray unsure of future plans
GRAY — While one acre of the former Tee Em Up driving range will soon be home to a new business, the fate of the rest of the property is unsure. Since the driving range closed back in 2014, Tee Em Up, Inc. has been searching for an alternate use for the 38-acre property at 45 […]
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RSU 14 sees changing of the guard
WINDHAM — Three months after Regional School Unit 14 Superintendent Sandy Prince announced his plans to retire, Assistant Superintendent Chris Howell has been chosen to take his place. Prince will step down on June 30 after 16 years in the position, and Howell will succeed him July 1. Prince will then serve as interim superintendent in […]
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Special Olympics athletes inspire Bonny Eagle graduate
STANDISH — After years of volunteering with Special Olympics, a Bonny Eagle senior plans to work with children with disabilities. Sydney Gillingham of Standish has volunteered at the Special Olympics for six years, handing out medals, recording event times and working at the snack shack. During her study hall, she also assists with adaptive gym classes […]