Developers say they’ve already begun looking at employment opportunities, which focuses on people with disabilities.
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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Westbrook planners like look of Wormell Farm project redesign
Planners also give final approval to a four-story residential and commercial project on Saco Street.
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Westbrook receives positive bond rating
The city of Westbrook has received a positive financial review from Moody’s Investors Services, showing strong financial health, according to Mayor Mike Foley. The city maintained its Aa3 rating from the auditing company, which helps the city maintain low-interest rates when getting financing for large projects. Ratings are generally affected by and show the city’s […]
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‘Tremendous legacy’ preserved at new church museum in Brunswick
The St. John The Baptist History Museum opened last week, featuring a number of historical items dating back hundreds of years.
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Westbrook council puts local ranked choice voting on November ballot
Westbrook residents will vote on using ranked choice voting at the municipal level in November. City Councilors voted unanimously Monday to put the measure on the ballot. Council President Gary Rairdon, who previously spoke against it, and Councilor Elliot Storey were absent. No members of the public spoke on the topic at the meeting. If […]
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Westbrook High School fire damage under review
Damage from the July 25 fire at Westbrook High School is still being assessed, with water damage from sprinklers the biggest concern, according to Superintendent Peter Lancia. The fire started within an air conditioner unit in a third-floor classroom and was quickly contained by school sprinklers and multiple fire departments. While fire damage is minimal […]
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Work on Westbrook Common to begin soon
Residents can expect work to begin on the Westbrook Common in a few weeks, with parking and traffic changes coming down the pipeline.
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$10 million project in works to rehab Westbrook housing
Millbrook Estates is slated to see a large overhaul making it more handicapped- and senior-friendly and energy efficient.
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Bath explores regional approach to vaccinate raccoons against rabies
The proposal would use bait containing an oral vaccine, but would only be effective if five neighboring communities join in.
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Brunswick author pens children’s book on pigeons and peace
The former Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program chairperson and minister hopes readers take away lessons about bullying and working through differences in his book, ‘Soren’s Story.’