Tina Nop wants to share the ‘pockets of joy’ her family and other refugees found in their traditional foods.
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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Westbrook councilor protests mask policy for meetings
Councilor Elliott Storey says the city administration and City Council “want to take away liberties, I want to preserve them.”
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Westbrook school buildings shut down due to COVID-19
Fully remote learning is in place until Dec. 7.
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Drouin Dance moving out of mill, but staying in city
The dance school has been an institution in Westbrook, regularly bringing in famous dancers like the Moscow Ballet and supporting local events.
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Gattine looks back on eight years in Legislature
Outgoing Rep. Drew Gattine, D-Westbrook, is proud of the work he did to stave off budget cuts and to increase state funding for schools.
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Westbrook Common revamp finally looks like a go
A goal for 18 years, the renovations at the downtown public space could begin this fall.
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Steel rising at Rock Row
Construction is underway on the building that will house Big Fin Poke, Firehouse Subs and other tenants.
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Student tests positive for COVID, Congin closes for week
Officials say that out of caution the school will be closed for the rest of the week.
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Lincoln Street rink back on track
After a few construction bumps, the city is looking to get back to work with the four-season ice rink off of Lincoln Street.
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School food pantry hero ‘feels good to be helpful in the world’
A fifth-grader rounded up donations for the Westbrook Middle School food pantry after learning about other students’ food insecurity during the pandemic.