A group of Tibetan monks and their supporters congregated in Monument Square Tuesday to mark Tibetan National Uprising Day.
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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Planning Board OKs first plan to expand up on Main Street
WESTBROOK — Developer Chris Wilson will be the first to expand his residential project upward under loosened regulations on downtown density. Wilson brought his already approved plans for a new building at 660 Main St., just across from Riverbank Park, back to the Planning Board March 3, seeking to expand it to a third floor. […]
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School Committee appoints Bates replacement
The School Committee unanimously approved Jessica Moninski for the Ward 2 seat.
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Windham trashing silver bullets for recycling
Trash and recycling collection at the large receptacles will be phased out by June 30.
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Happy Wheels looks to skate into Westbrook
Happy Wheels, which closed in December, looks to open anew this fall on Warren Avenue.
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Sanders wins in Westbrook, Gorham; Buxton goes for Biden
WESTBROOK — Voter turnout was nearly 40% in Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton in Tuesday’s presidential primary. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders took Westbrook and Gorham and former Vice President Joe Biden was the winner in Buxton. Westbrook had a 39% voter turnout, or about 6,102 voters, exceeding the city’s projection of a 29% turnout based on […]
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Mary Hall served Westbrook schools ‘with heart’
Mary Hall, a longtime member of the School Committee who died March 1, is remembered for her incredible memory and her devotion to children, especially her grandchildren.
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Oakhurst rolls out program that will benefit teen center
Oakhurst has partnered with Full Plates Full Potential to address child hunger through the creation and funding of after school meal programs.
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Student arrested in bomb threat hoax at Lake Region High School
Students were dismissed from school early on Feb. 26 after school officials found a bomb threat written on the bathroom wall.
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Bomb threat found to be hoax at Naples schools
Students were dismissed from school early on Feb. 26 after school officials found a bomb threat written on the bathroom wall.