The federal education department’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating Windham High School after a student’s family made three complaints.
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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Forum scheduled to answer questions about REAL ID
WINDHAM — Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, will hold a forum Feb. 12 to answer questions about the new REAL ID, its necessary requirements and the deadline for obtaining one. Mainers are required to update their driver’s license by Oct. 1, 2020, in order to adhere to new standards set by the Department of Homeland Security […]
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Sebago searching for new public works director
SEBAGO — Public Works Director Wayne Allen will retire in July, and the town is accepting applications for his replacement. The town would like to bring the new director in to be trained before Allen leaves so that the two can overlap, making the transition as smooth as possible, Town Manager Michele Bukoveckas said. “I’d […]
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Century-old Sebago Lake Automotive still cranking
The Woodbrey family, which has owned the business for 100 years, attributes its success to its employees and its loyal customers.
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Windham implements impact fees for open space
The Town Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the fees, which are one method the town has been exploring to address growth.
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Raymond selects first ever rec director
RAYMOND — The town has chosen Joseph Crocker of Windham to serve as its first recreation director. “He’s just what we’re looking for,” said Town Manager Don Willard. “We’re very excited for him to come.” Crocker has worked in parks and recreation in Saco, Auburn and Kennebunk and, most recently, Lewiston. He has an MBA […]
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State panel dismisses former Standish town manager’s claims of discrimination, retaliation
Maine Human Rights Commission voted unanimously that there were no grounds to support the former Standish town manager’s claims against the town.
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Operation Stop Arm over halfway to its goal
WINDHAM — Operation Stop Arm is over halfway to its goal of raising $32,250 to purchase 15 stop arms for RSU 14. The towns of Windham and Raymond, the Windham PTA, the Raymond PTO and Odyssey Angels – a group of 8-year-olds from Windham Primary School who are asking businesses to donate – have joined […]
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NG public works facility substantially complete
NEW GLOUCESTER — Interim Town Manager Paul First said substantial completion of the town’s new public works facility was achieved on Jan. 16. “We’re still waiting for the certificate of occupancy from the code enforcement officer,” First said, but he predicated they would move in “soon.” The new facility, which cost $4.6 million, is located […]
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Chamber of Commerce chooses new director
WINDHAM — The Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce recently announced the appointment of its new executive director, Robin Mullins of Windham. Mullins has worked as the chamber’s office manager for three years and most recently took over the duties of executive director during Lynn Mansfield’s three-month medical leave. Mansfield decided not to return to […]