BRIDGTON — The Lake Region Community Chorus invites singers to join its spring session. Auditions are not required, but some familiarity with reading music would be helpful. Registration will be held from 6:20-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at the Twitchell Chapel at Bridgton Academy. That is also the first rehearsal date for the chorus. Future […]
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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RSU 14 separation agreement nearly complete
RAYMOND — The RSU 14 Withdrawal Committee is working on some remaining “minor” issues in its proposed separation agreement, committee member Rolf Olsen told the Selectboard at its meeting last week. Olsen said that once the proposal is complete, the committee will approve it and it will be presented to the town. Meanwhile, a sub-committee […]
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New sub floor at Dry Mills Schoolhouse
GRAY — The new sub floor of the historic Dry Mills Schoolhouse is nearly complete, except for the areas where cribs have been installed to support the beams that are holding the schoolhouse aloft. Soon, Merry Movers will inspect the schoolhouse, which is currently four feet in the air, and then lower it. Afterwards, the […]
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Windham works to fill School Board vacancy
After over a month of searching, the town interviewed two applicants to fill the vacant seat.
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Long jumper heading to Olympic Trials
Kate Hall came in 10th place at the 2016 Olympic Trials and is aiming for one of the top three spots this time in order to secure a place on the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team.
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Raymond gets good response for rec director position
RAYMOND — Town Manager Don Willard is “very pleased with both the quality and the quantity of the applicants” for the town’s new recreation director position. The town received 15 applications and interviewed six candidates this week. Willard and Human Resources Officer Rita Theriault plan to interview two finalists, and Willard hopes to appoint someone […]
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Center’s disabilities awareness programs in high demand
The Cromwell Center provides sensitivity programs in schools throughout the Lakes Region in an effort to combat bullying and increase understanding.
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Windham’s interim town manager to stay through June
Rather than advertising for a new permanent manager in January, that process will “be kicked down a few months.”
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District attorney to be guest on Speak Out
WINDHAM — This month’s “Speak Out” with Patrick Corey will feature District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck and a discussion about how the District Attorney’s Office works. The show will be filmed Thursday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Windham Town Hall, 8 School Road. Watch the show on Channel 1303, on the […]
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Gray plans for solar array to be in place this summer
The array at the town landfill solar will save money and reduce the town’s carbon footprint, officials say.