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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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  • Published
    February 14, 2020

    Raymond rec director eager to build department

    Joe Crocker said he will create the recreation department “organically” rather than imposing decisions on residents.

  • Published
    February 14, 2020

    Schools in Lakes Region struggle with student homelessness

    Living in an area with a lack of resources, the districts must piece together help for their students.

  • Published
    February 12, 2020

    Business Summit 2020 at NU Brewery

    NEW GLOUCESTER — The Gray-New Gloucester Development Corporation will host a business summit March 5 at 5:30 p.m. at NU Brewery, 437 Lewiston Road. The summit will provide a showcase for businesses to promote their products and services. There will also be networking, appetizers and NU brews for purchase. John Crane, the general manager of […]

  • Published
    February 12, 2020

    February Speak Out features Fuller Center

    WINDHAM — This month’s Speak Out will focus on the Sebago Lakes Region Fuller Center for Housing, a new nonprofit that helps elderly people remain in their homes safely, through renovation work like installing ramps. The show will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 8 School Road. […]

  • Published
    February 12, 2020

    First Gray-New Gloucester Winter Fest March 6-7

    GRAY — Gray and New Gloucester recreation departments are partnering to offer the first ever Gray-New Gloucester Winter Fest March 6-7. The event will be held at Pennell Park at the Gray Town Hall Complex, 24 Main St. On Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. there will be ice skating, a bonfire and music. Activities on Saturday, […]

  • Published
    February 11, 2020

    Center will work to keep senior residents at home

    The new nonprofit Fuller Center will do repairs and renovations for elderly residents of Windham, Raymond and Standish so they can continue to live safely in their houses.

  • Published
    February 5, 2020

    Bonny Eagle seeking new high school principal

    STANDISH — Bonny Eagle High School is searching for a permanent principal to replace Michael Johnson, who has been serving as interim principal for the past year. Former principal Lori Napolitano moved to the position of assistant superintendent last summer, and Johnson filled in this year. Now, Superintendent Paul Penna said, the district is searching […]

  • Published
    February 5, 2020

    Corey honored with AARP award

    WINDHAM — Rep. Patrick Corey, R-Windham, received the AARP Maine Capitol Caregivers Award on Jan. 21. He joins a bipartisan group of elected officials from 30 states who AARP says are advancing policies to bring more help to family caregivers. Corey sponsored successful legislation to support family caregivers and help spouses remain in their homes. […]

  • Published
    February 5, 2020

    Windham temporarily halts pot cultivation permits

    Windham councilors approve a 60-day moratorium on new marijuana cultivation permits while they work out the details of a licensing ordinance.

  • Published
    February 5, 2020

    Naples could deed historic cupola to landowner

    Naples is considering whether to move the cupola from its current location, pay the landowner monthly storage fees or give him ownership of it.