STANDISH — A Town Council discussion about allowing certain recreational marijuana establishments was tabled Tuesday night until the council’s next meeting in January. The postponement came after the council cast a tie vote on amendments to town code to allow product manufacturing facilities, testing facilities and cultivation facilities for recreational marijuana in town. Councilor Michael […]
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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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NG Fire/Rescue chief defends loss of members
Seven members have left the New Gloucester department in recent months, and at least one says leadership is “playing games.”
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Towns prepare for ice skating season
Municipalities across the Lakes Region are setting up for icy winter activities.
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Students take to the kitchen for community
The 22 students in Windham High School’s Katahdin Program “enjoy doing real work that has an impact in the community.”
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Raymond Lions Club sells Christmas trees
RAYMOND — The Raymond Lions Club will hold a Christmas tree sale across two weekends, Dec. 7 and 8 and Dec. 14 and 15. The sale will be located at Swift River Coffee Roasters, 1289 Roosevelt Trail, and will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
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Former NG town manager takes over as interim manager
Paul First will work three days a week until a permanent replacement is found for Carrie Castonguay, who resigned.
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Council considers marijuana cultivation facilities for Standish
The town still does not allow retail marijuana but it may allow permits for recreational cultivation facilities.
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Standish takes exploratory steps toward community center
The town recently authorized a feasibility study and the creation of a steering committee to pursue the idea.
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Festival of Trees coming up in Windham
WINDHAM — The Third Annual Christmas Festival of Trees will be held in Fellowship Hall at Windham Hill United Church of Christ, 140 Windham Center Road Dec. 6-8. The hall will be decorated with over 20 Christmas trees, each donated by a local business or individual. Tickets will be on sale for 50 cents each. […]
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Applications available for Naples Christmas 4 Kids Program
NAPLES — The Naples Community Resource Council is currently accepting applications for its Christmas 4 Kids program. If you need assistance for your child this Christmas, contact Director Connie Madura at 595-2854. The deadline for applications is Friday, Dec. 6.