As work on the new budget gets underway, the mayor says avoiding a tax increase is important to residents who have felt the economic blow of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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City pitches Community Center as vaccination site
Westbrook EMS staff have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and other first responders should get theirs within a few weeks.
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Westbrook School Dept. $3M deficit cut by two-thirds
The deficit found last year is down to $1.1 million.
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Canal School students, staff grieve loss of second grade teacher
The school is helping students and co-workers cope with the loss of Carin Wilson, who died Dec. 26.
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High school team broadens audience for civil rights discussions
Virtual discussions have allowed the Civil Rights Team at Westbrook High School to share diverse perspectives on inclusivity and equity.
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City councilor elected to Maine Justice Foundation board
WESTBROOK — City Council Vice President Anna Turcotte has been elected to the Maine Justice Foundations Board of Directors. The Hallowell-based organization specializes in pro-bono civil legal aid to those in need. “I think this foundation recognizes that women and minorities all bring something to the table,” Turcotte said. “I am someone who understands the […]
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Food insecurity nonprofit to move into donated HQ
Westbrook Market has donated a room for the Westbrook Families Feeding Families’ growing operation.
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City sells its last lot in business park, ending ‘successful’ venture
The current assessed value of commercial properties at Westbrook Heights totals nearly $13 million.
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Aggravated assaults on rise in Westbrook
The newest Unified Crime Report Police finds most other crime rates in the city are stable.
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Planning Board likes plan for 26 condos off New Gorham Road
Greenfield Place would be made up of single-family homes in six designs.