After a final vote, the school budget will still need to be approved by voters June 14.
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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Year-round outdoor pool a consideration in Westbrook
City officials are awaiting word on grant funding for the project to replace the pool at the Cornelia Warren Outdoor Recreation Area with an outdoor pool at the Westbrook Community Center.
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Rivermeadow development in Westbrook awaits DEP permits
Developers of the proposed housing development at the former Rivermeadow Golf Course off Lincoln Street in Westbrook hope to begin work at the site in late summer. The Westbrook Planning Board Monday was updated on the first phase of the project, which incudes 29 single-family lots. The project in its entirety could ultimately bring upward […]
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‘Resilient’ Westbrook graduating class pushes through high-stress pandemic years
Four Westbrook seniors at share their experiences of high school years that were far from normal.
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Woodlawn Cemetery columbarium on its way to final approval
Final approval is expect within the next month for the columbarium project at Woodlawn Cemetery in Westbrook and construction could begin this fall. The Westbrook Planning Board Monday praised the design of the project, which will house about 200 urns of cremated remains and 200 more veterans’ urns. A garden, military flags and an outdoor […]
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Westbrook council to reconsider denial of outdoor liquor license for Legion
The Westbrook City Council will reconsider allowing the American Legion to serve alcoholic beverages outside. The request from the Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62 was unanimously denied last week because of the Dunn Street location’s proximity to Riverbank Park. Local ordinances ban alcohol in city parks and the Legion’s parcel is technically considered […]
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Cell phone ban considered for all grade levels at Westbrook Middle School
The Westbrook School Committee will discuss the potential crackdown on May 9.
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Westbrook Police use of force on the decline
The police chief says the drop over the past three years likely can be attributed to a number of factors, including the pandemic, training, and help from the department mental health liaison, but it’s too early to pinpoint an exact cause.
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American Legion denied outdoor liquor license
An ordinance banning alcohol at city parks precludes Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62 in Westbrook from serving liquor at concerts this summer.
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Westbrook High School to host Relay for Life
School officials hope to raise $25,000 this year for the American Cancer Society for research and prevention.