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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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Land trust awarded grant for Peabody-Fitch Woods trail

January 17, 2020January 13, 2020

BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust has received a $50,000 grant from the Recreational Trails Program to construct a new trail and parking area at Peabody-Fitch Woods, its newest preserve. The trust purchased the 252 acres of forestland surrounding Bridgton Historical Society’s Narramissic Farm in August 2019. The grant will be used to build an […]

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Windham council moves to ‘shape’ growth

by Jane Vaughan January 16, 2020January 15, 2020

At a special meeting, town councilors discussed a variety of ways to control growth and agreed on a growth management ordinance as a short-term solution.

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Gray Republicans schedule caucus for Jan. 22

January 16, 2020January 13, 2020

GRAY — The Gray Republican Committee will caucus on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. Voter registration will be available at 5:30 p.m. outside the large conference room. The purpose of the caucus is to elect delegates and alternates to the state convention, elect members to the […]

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New Gloucester accepting applications for town manager job

January 15, 2020January 13, 2020

NEW GLOUCESTER — The town has set a 5 p.m. Jan. 27 deadline for applications for the position of town manager. The Board of Selectmen is looking for a manager “with strong financial management and budgeting skills, experience in economic and community development issues (and) demonstrated organizational leadership skills,” among other skills, according to an […]

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New Gloucester project aims to bring disabled Maine children back to state

by Jane Vaughan January 14, 2020January 24, 2020

The center recently announced a $14 million capital campaign, which will be used to build services for children with disabilities so they can receive in-state treatment.

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Casco approves spending for park upgrade and new ambulance

by Jane Vaughan January 10, 2020January 8, 2020

Residents voted to appropriate the funds from the town’s undesignated fund balance.

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Eagles’ donation allows purchase of lifesaving system

January 10, 2020January 8, 2020

NEW GLOUCESTER — The Fraternal Order of Eagles in New Gloucester on Monday donated $10,000 to the town’s Fire/Rescue Department to buy a chest compression system. The LUCAS (Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System) 3 Chest Compression System does chest compressions while on location and during transport. Having a patient in cardiac arrest normally necessitates the […]

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Bangor Savings Bank coming to Windham

January 10, 2020January 8, 2020

WINDHAM — A full-service branch of Bangor Savings Bank at 745 Roosevelt Trail is expected to open by early 2021. Pending multiple construction approvals, it will be the first Bangor Savings site in town. It will offer consumer and commercial banking services, a drive-up teller and an ATM, along with mortgage, payroll and merchant services. […]