The new Business Retention and Expansion program aims to understand the needs of businesses in the city, officials say, kicking off with a look into the impact of the 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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Local fighting Calif. fires looks to help veterans get in the field
Local veteran Blake Toth has been helping fight fires out in California and hopes his nonprofit Veterans in Fire can help others get into the field of work.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Renowned Maine artist donates piece to benefit Underwood forest in Falmouth
The painting will be raffled, with all proceeds going to conservation of the land.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Landslide covers four acres, threat passed
A landslide that took place last week took out trees and some equipment, officials say, but the emergency threat has been lifted.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Landslide covers four acres, threat passed
A landslide that took place last week took out trees and some equipment, officials say, but the emergency threat has been lifted.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth looks at plan to improve communication with residents
Town officials say the plan, which was implemented last year, has paid off with increased engagement during the pandemic.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Two square off in Senate 24 race
Matthea Daughtry and Brad Pattershall are vying for the Senate 24 seat held by Everett “Brownie” Carson, who is not running for re-election.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth student tests positive for COVID-19, hybrid schooling to continue
Superintendent Geoff Bruno said a combination of of remote learning and in-school classes will continue.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick residents vie for state House District 49 seat
Democrat Poppy Arford and Green Independent Fred Horch are competing for the seat currently held by Matthea Daughtry.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
State nixes Falmouth’s plastic bag ban talks
Conversations about reinstating the fee and ban on plastic bags are canceled after state officials reached out to the town.