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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PublishedApril 12, 2022
Westbrook rink off limits during parking lot construction
The Cornelia Warren Four Season Rink off Lincoln Street in Westbrook will be temporarily closed next week and likely through June as construction gets underway for its concrete parking lot. In addition to the parking lot, other improvements will be made, including an easy-in, easy-out hand-carry launch for the river, according to the Westbrook Community […]
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PublishedApril 12, 2022
Magnet fishers ready for another season in Westbrook
The group would like to introduce more people to their eco-friendly hobby of reeling in metal trash from waterways.
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PublishedApril 6, 2022
Smuttynose to set up temporary beer garden at Rock Row
The outdoor serving area with seating for 200 will be in place from May through October in the parking lot of the former Maine Savings Pavilion.
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PublishedApril 6, 2022
$200K cut from proposed school budget in Westbrook
The elimination of a new assistant principal’s position and reductions in insurance costs account for the decrease.
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PublishedApril 5, 2022
Bridge Street sewer pipes in need of repairs will be relined
Sewer pipes along Bridge Street will be relined and manholes will be repaired pending final approval from the Westbrook City Council. The council gave unanimous preliminary approval April 4 to hire Insituform Technologies for $56,290 to reline the pipes, rather than replace them. Relining involves using a resin to almost recreate the pipe within itself. […]
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PublishedApril 5, 2022
Westbrook council OKs purchase of three portable messaging signs
The city will buy three portable message signs with LED lights to help direct traffic downtown while the new parking garage is under construction downtown. The City Council gave unanimous approval April 4 to buy the the signs for a total of $54,975 from Worksafe Traffic Control Industries of New Hampshire. Two of the signs […]
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PublishedApril 5, 2022
Westbrook Police complete requirements in pledge to improve mental health calls
The Westbrook Police Department has completed its pledge to improve responses to people with mental health conditions as part of the One Mind Campaign. To meet the requirements of the campaign by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Westbrook department established a stronger relationship with the Opportunity Alliance, developed and implemented a model […]
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PublishedApril 5, 2022
200 apartments proposed at site of Westbrook mobile home park
The council approved zoning changes 5-2, with Councilors Mike Shaughnessy and David Morse against the measure, saying they were concerned the current tenants may not be able to find affordable places to live.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2022
Westbrook, Gorham students win big at regional drama festival
Casts at both high schools take home first place honors from the Maine Drama Festival for one-act plays.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2022
Westbrook students’ brawl spreads on social media, school grapples with cell phone policy
Westbrook Middle School is trying to tackle cyberbullying, homophobic and racist chats and distractions in the classroom caused by cell phone use, the principal says.
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