The local band was on the brink of breaking up even before their first show because of a vocalist’s medical issue. They’re playing next weekend at Westbrook Together Days.
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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Voters to decide on Democratic candidate for House 126 seat
Jean-Marie Caterina of Scarborough and Drew Gattine of Westbrook face off June 14 for a spot on the November ballot.
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Vertical Harvest garage redesigned to cut costs
Residential units planned for above a new municipal parking garage in downtown Westbrook will now be built to the east side of it.
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Stricter cellphone policy for Westbrook Middle School starts in fall
The School Committee votes 6-1 on the changes that will impact seventh graders next year and eighth graders the year after that.
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Westbrook Planning Board ward residency mandate no longer in place
The Westbrook City Council on Monday voted to remove ward residency requirements tied to the Planning Board. The change comes after talks of redistricting in the city and councilors noted the Westbrook charter and rules do not call for board members to live in the area they represent. City administrators argued that, unlike councilors, members […]
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Westbrook Dog Park reopens
The Westbrook Dog Park at the corner of William Clarke and Hannaford drives near Hannaford supermarket reopened Thursday reopen. Muddy conditions had forced the closure. The loose soil was removed and wood chips from the city’s stockpile have been added at no cost to taxpayers. This story was edited March 19 to update with the […]
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Westbrook council approves city, school budgets
The Westbrook City Council approved a combined $74 million municipal and school budget Monday night. The vote was 5-2, with Councilors Gary Rairdon and Anna Turcotte voting against the budget because of concerns about school spending. The proposed school budget, which still needs residents’ approval at the polls June 14, is $43.9 million, up $1.8 […]
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Volunteers needed to help at annual fish migration
Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is looking for volunteers to help with visitors at two fish viewing pools in Mill Brook Preserve in Westbrook during the annual alewife migration now through the end of June. Volunteers will answer questions and keep the areas safe and clean. Days and times are flexible, no prior skills are needed, […]
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Westbrook’s interim fire chief takes on job permanently
Assistant Chief Steve Sloan will be sworn in as chief next month.
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Maine model train buffs show off their sets
A model train show Saturday in Westbrook displays a number of specialties within the hobby.