The Maine Coast Heritage Trust has until the end of December to raise the rest of the money needed to preserve undeveloped islands off the coast.
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.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Grazing goats back for more in Westbrook
The goats are clearing some of the invasive plant species by the Lincoln Street boat launch after clearing a half-acre in late July.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook School Department finance director resigns, principal takes over
Heather Neal was hired last year to clean up the department’s $3 million budget deficit.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook before- and after-school program in danger due to lack of staff
The LEARNS program offering before- and after-school care for children is in serious need of staffing.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth ditches outdoor dining provision, upsetting restaurant owners
Restaurants have until Friday to discontinue the outdoor dining setups that were allowed under a town COVID-19 emergency ordinance.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Improvements in the works for Prides Corner intersection
Funding to fix the troublesome Brook Street and Route 302 intersection will come from developers, city, state and federal funding.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Safety code violations found in the dozens at Westbrook High School
Though not egregious, the problems have prompted an inspection of all schools in the district.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook emergency radio system upgrade does away with dead spots
Dead spots in the city, where portable radios wouldn’t work, have been patched up.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Open air painting festival makes debut in Yarmouth
Artists will be painting local scenes around town on Saturday and Sunday.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth’s new short-term rental rules draw mixed reviews
The ordinance was created to address residents’ concerns about ill-behaved vacationers at the short-term rental sites.