Two School Committee incumbents are reelected and Jessica Foley takes the third seat.
Chance Viles
Chance Viles is a staff writer for the American Journal, covering Westbrook. He is a UMass Amherst graduate, studying journalism and political science. Chance spent a few years covering towns and cities throughout Massachusetts before moving to Portland. He enjoys all things weird, spicy food, and can probably be found walking around with his cameras.
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Election Day in Portland
The municipal ballot includes seats on the City Council and School Board and a city referendum on homeless shelter size.
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Westbrook fire chief resigns for ‘return to the line’
Chief Andrew Turcotte, also the city’s health officer, said stepping back with another department will allow him to spend much-needed time with family.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Two new senior complexes open in Westbrook
Combined, both Westbrook Housing Authority buildings off Liza Harmon Drive offer 91 apartments.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Couple aims to bring back best of Benoit’s
The great-grandson of the department store founder and his wife want their Westbrook design company to reflect the quality and spirit of the old family business.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook woman who is food pantry’s driving force is stepping down
After 22 years, Jeanne Rielly is retiring from her position as the pantry’s volunteer director.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook High School, damaged by fire over the summer, could reopen next month
An alternative learning program will finish the year in-person at the Community Center.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Cremation niches, garden planned for Westbrook cemetery
The columbarium would reserve 200 of its 400 spaces for veterans and would also feature an open-air chapel for services.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook development could bring hundreds of homes to Lincoln Street
Developers are working for approval of 98 units for the former Rivermeadow Golf Club, with up to 260 possible in future phases.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape council vote allows affordable housing project
Zoning changes give the green light to the controversial 4-story, 49-unit apartment building in the town center.