Byron Rogers, who died Nov. 1, served in the Westbrook Fire Department for 41 years and was its first full-time chief.
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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Eateries, bank latest to sign on to Rock Row
Big Fin Poke, Firehouse Subs and Chase will set up shop and are expected to open in 2021.
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Four COVID-19 cases among Westbrook students
WESTBROOK — Two high school and two middle school COVID-19 cases were announced last week, but no new cases have occurred since. The infected students “have not been at school since Oct. 22, before they were even initially exposed,” so no school closures were necessary, said Superintendent Peter Lancia. As of Monday, no new cases […]
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22 rental units proposed for former Westbrook golf course
A mix of duplexes and apartment buildings would be set back on the site of the former Twin Falls course on Spring Street.
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Funding for COVID-19 testing site extended
The Swab and Send test facility will now run through the end of the year.
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Westbrook approves referendums, votes blue
City Clerk Angela Holmes said the absentee ballot returns broke records.
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Five-story Vertical Harvest project approved for downtown
The project saw unanimous approval at the Planning Board Tuesday night.
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Developers say Rock Row project will make Westbrook ‘a destination’
City Administrator Jerre Bryant said the amended tax deal with Rock Row, approved Monday by the City Council, increases the projected financial return to the city from $20.5 million to $142.7 million.
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Schools see two new COVID-19 cases
Two students at different schools have tested positive for the virus, but schooling will continue as is.
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Dog has pawsitive impact on middle school
The Westbrook Middle School has a new therapy dog who is specially trained to work with students and staff throughout the whole building.