The Living Lawns campaign will inform residents on the impacts of pesticides and chemicals used in landscaping.
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
Westbrook police charging repeat violators of stay at home order
Officers are taking an “education and warning approach” for most violators, but have cracked down on repeat offenders.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth postpones $200K donation toward land trust purchase
The decision comes as the Town Council trims the town’s budget in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Teen center steps up, but needs help
My Place Teen Center is offering hundreds of free family meals to the community in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth Council trims budget to shore up revenue losses from pandemic
The council discussed changes to its budget in the wake of the pandemic and increased cuts to keep the mill rate as low as possible, while maintaining proposed fire department hires.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth officials, resident looking for election guidelines
While the town has requested help from the state on how to proceed with elections, given the pandemic, three candidates have returned papers for municipal positions, and the school board may stand with two vacancies.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook furloughs 21 city employees because of coronavirus financial impact
The number of documented COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 15.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Districts extend closures through end of school year
Westbrook, Gorham and Bonny Eagle districts, acting on a recommendation from the state, will continue with distance learning for the rest of the school year.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Local restaurant, residents work to spread positive message of love
Rivalries in Falmouth is adding hearts and cards to all takeout meals and offers free soup to those on the front lines of the pandemic.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Uncategorized
Coronavirus impact fund for city’s artists moves forward
Artists struggling during the coronavirus pandemic may be eligible for a new fund in the city that aims to provide money to artists out of work.