Seven goats could rid area around the Lincoln Street boat ramp of invasive plants in preparation for city improvements.
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 inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Outreach focuses on child abuse prevention
The Front Porch Project is offering free community training sessions at a time when many families are facing added stress from the pandemic, advocates say.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook sets sights on three sites for new outdoor pool
Though too early to pinpoint a final location, the Community Center emerges as an early favorite.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Planners get first look at Rock Row medical campus
Members of the Westbrook Planning Board like the design of the buildings, one of which will be occupied by New England Cancer Specialists.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Freeport Community Services goes in-house for new director
Sarah Lundin, who has been with the organization for the past six years, has been selected to lead FCS.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Three seats up for grabs on Bath City Council
Incumbent Terry Nordmann says he is running for reelection; nomination papers for the open spots in Wards 2, 3 and 4 are due Aug. 17.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Renowned New York chef to rock new food hall in Westbrook
Chef Akhtar Nawab supervises culinary endeavors nationwide and is a past winner of the James Beard Foundation’s Best New Restaurant Award.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Abbott Labs layoffs hit immigrants where they live – and work
Abbott announced last week it laid off 400 people in the Westbrook and Scarborough testing facilities, and more than half of them are now seeking help with housing issues, including eviction.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Veteran Midcoast journalist, writer turns the page on a long career
Bob Kalish,
said he looks forward to having nothing to write for the first time in decades.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook’s recycling contamination sees slight drop
Recycling contamination, along with higher recycling rates than in the past, is costing the city thousands.