If the measure gains final approval, property owners will have 60 days to pay the back taxes before properties are taken over by the city.
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.
Westbrook man’s custom guitars create a musical community connection
The CBG Madness festival, which celebrates cigar box guitars, takes place July 24.
Westbrook man’s custom guitars create a musical community connection
The CBG Madness festival, which celebrates cigar box guitars, takes place July 24.
Mast Landing to open Freeport tasting room Monday
Chef Christian Noe, “Nighthawk,” will serve brewery customers from a food truck before also offering service inside the establishment at Freeport Crossing.
Aroma Joe’s traffic deemed grounds for concern
A coffee drive-thru is proposed for Route 302 near the intersection with Brook Street in Westbrook.
Sappi sale of Westbrook fish ladder, Presumpscot hydropower stations worries advocates
Friends of the Presumpscot want assurances the buyer will be able to meet maintenance expansion obligations.
Dancers ‘flocking’ to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Each year the company sends around 20 dancers to the iconic Thanksgiving event.
Westbrook grad set to set sail, dreams of captaincy
Dylan Bernard, new to the high seas, will be aboard a schooner for a month.
Georgetown Working League looks to rebound
Its new Thrift and Gifts Shop is aimed at replenishing reserve funds it used during the pandemic to provide college scholarships and make other donations in town.
Woodcarver sculpts full life from ‘fortunate accidents’
Gerry Holzman, a resident of Brunswick, is best known for his decades of work on the Empire State Carousel.