WESTBROOK— Disaster management protocols have been in place in Westbrook for over a decade, but this week city officials attended their first workshop focusing on the role they’d have during a disaster. The workshop at the police station covered emergencies, from natural disasters like floods to other crises, such as the Sappi turbine fire in […]
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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Westbrook officials: Rule changes pave way for downtown growth
The City Council has approved changes allowing more residential living downtown and giving businesses an incentive to expand.
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Superintendent apologizes for child left on bus
The School Committee gives final approval to a transgender policy and says goodbye to longtime member Veronica Bates.
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Barbershop hopes to bring new buzz to city
The Mills Barbershop, owned and operated by three friends and former co-workers, is new and looking to become active in the community.
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Westbrook’s Got Talent
Westbrook high school students Chris Irakoze and Sebri Ahmed walk away with the top prize at the Sock ‘n Buskin’ Drama Club’s community talent show.
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Planning Board OKs bank, elects Daniel chairman
Plans for a Baths Savings Institution on Spring Street address the board’s traffic concerns.
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Repeat parking violators face speedier towing in Westbrook
The City Council at its first meeting of 2020 also gives preliminary approval to replace a failing Saco Street retaining wall and to extend the senior property tax break application process.
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City circles back on famous ice disk
Last year, the ice disk captured the attention of people all around the world, and Westbrook is still buzzing about it.
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Westbrook Gulf Mart robbed a second time, those suspects arrested
In less than a month, the Gulf Mart has been robbed twice, the second robbery coming with two arrests. Police are still investigating the first robbery.
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Walker Memorial Library restores Saturday hours
The Walker Memorial Library has brought back their Saturday hours.