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
Teen center faces shortfall as youth work resumes
My Place Teen Center has been a stable presence for 22 years, but is now looking for help of its own.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
St. Joseph’s College to study Westbrook police data
The study will be conducted in order to identify possible instances of racial bias.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Proposed Westbrook zoning change would allow and control development
Parts of Lincoln Street are set to be rural, but a possible zoning change could expand the uses of the land.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Planning Board signals support for vertical greenhouse/parking garage in downtown Westbrook
The Vertical Harvest project will go to the Planning Board for approval in November.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Planning Board signals support for vertical greenhouse/parking garage in downtown Westbrook
The Vertical Harvest project will go to the Planning Board for approval in November.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Looking Ahead: Falmouth launches project to guide future development
The Vision and Values project will consider feedback from residents about what they want for the town’s future.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Boo (hoo): Halloween on Main Street not happening in Westbrook
Halloween on Main Street, which pulls in thousands of people to Westbrook each year, has been cancelled due to the pandemic.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Middle School rebounds after positive COVID-19 case
Superintendent Peter Lancia said he is proud of students and staff for handling the sudden change to remote learning.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth church, police lead fight against stigma of substance misuse disorders
The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary is sponsoring a series of community events to educate people on the damage caused by stigmatizing mental health issues, race and addiction.