FALMOUTH— With just $150,000 left to raise, Falmouth Land Trust hopes a second round of challenge grants will help it reach its mark in a bid to purchase Underwood Springs Forest, which has a purchase price of $830,000. The Trust has been fundraising to buy the 52-acre parcel since February and, in July, two anonymous […]
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 inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth teachers push back against hybrid plan to reopen schools
In-person, remote and hybrid learning models could all come into play over the year, depending on the number of COVID-19 cases that surface in the county.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Police policy review draws calls for community involvement
Some Westbrook city councilors and residents seek some form of public input in departmental investigations into police officers’ use of force.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook’s caucus system could be on way out
Party nominations for local seats would be eliminated if the City Council and then voters approve the change.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth cuts funds for police officer, investigations may be impacted
Worried about potential revenue losses in relation to the pandemic, councilors cut four positions in town government.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
New Falmouth firefighters ready to blaze a trail
Chief Howard Rice said the additional personnel are sorely needed as the town has attracted fewer volunteers in the face of an ever-increasing number of calls.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Vertical Harvest seeks to grow jobs for disabled in city
The company, which has plans to operate in a proposed parking garage complex on Mechanic Street, could harvest 1 million pounds of produce yearly with an additional focus on creating an inclusive workplace.
Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
Westbrook Scout’s garden grows with new purpose
Charles Spinney’s garden at the Scarborough Veterans’ Home is accessible to all residents, just in time for it to take on a bigger role in light of the pandemic.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Free COVID-19 test site opens Monday in Westbrook
The “Swab and Send” facility will test anyone with an appointment in an effort to prevent outbreaks.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Clean Team takes on new role during pandemic
The Clean Team was launched last year to pick up trash in downtown Westbrook, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, it has also been keeping public spaces clean and sanitary.