The proposed school budget would add $144 in taxes for the owner of a $200,000 home.
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, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
‘Life-changing’ autism center for adults closes in on funding goal
The Maine Behavioral Healthcare center will provide crucial services to adults and to children under 5.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Vaxxing up
The COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Westbrook Community Center is awaiting new supply.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth seeks nominations for citizen of the year
Falmouth is looking for nominations for the town’s annual Citizen of the Year award, which honors residents who have contributed to the community. Written nominations of 500 words or less can be submitted by any individual or group to the Town Manager’s Office, 271 Falmouth Road, Falmouth, ME 04105, attn: Erin Cadigan, or emailed to […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Drug take back day scheduled in Falmouth
Falmouth police will be taking part in National Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, an officer will meet residents at the entrance of the police station on Marshall Drive, where unneeded items can be deposited into a container. Hypodermic needles, EpiPens and liquids will […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth leaf collection April 30, May 14
The curbside collection of leaf bags in Falmouth will take place Friday, April 30 and May 14. All bags must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. to ensure pick up, according to information posted in the town’s newsletter. Leaf bags are available at the Public Works Office at 101 Woods Road in quantities […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth residents confirm, question systemic racism in town
Supporters of a proposed anti-racism resolution say it is needed while opponents say it is divisive and unnecessary.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth hosting community cleanups for Earth Day
Two community cleanup days have been scheduled in Falmouth to celebrate Earth Month. Residents are asked on April 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, to help clean up the River Point Conservation area on Route 100, just east of West Falmouth Crossing Shopping Center. Participants may park in back of Hannaford supermarket or at the […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth revaluation effort ramping up
Falmouth residents will see more data collectors out revaluating local residential properties this month. Employees of Company Vision Government Solutions have been in town since January conducting exterior surveys of properties, but with the arrival of warmer weather the company is sending more data collectors to speed up the revaluation process. Inspections will take 10-15 […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Vertical Harvest expansion approved, solar array plans reviewed
The solar farms at two former Westbrook landfills would offset school and city energy.