Westbrook Police Chief Janine Roberts will receive Spurwink Services’ Humanitarian Award this Friday.
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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Photos: Westbrook High Art joins pumpkin fun
Westbrook High School’s art department marks their 10th year at Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival at L.L. Bean in Freeport.
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Students host mayoral candidates at forum
Westbrook High School students ask three of the four candidates their views on tax relief, Rock Row and support for New Mainers.
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Halloween on Main Street, Trick or Truck slated
WESTBROOK — Ghosts and ghouls will take over Main Street for Halloween trick-or-treating, a local tradition. The Westbrook/Gorham Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Halloween event on Main Street from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Families are invited to trick or treat at Main Street businesses in costume. A costume contest will be held […]
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Frog and Turtle’s modern leap ‘a dream come true’
The Frog and Turtle just reopened their first floor for customers and work on its new second floor should be finished in about a month.
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Iraqi family hopes to serve up culture at new eatery, too
The Istanbul Restaurant and Bakery, which will feature Middle Eastern menu items, is preparing to open later this fall in downtown Westbrook.
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Candidates in three-way race for Westbrook at-large council seat
Mcdonald Johnson, Claude Rwaganje and Steve Willette are vying for the seat on the Westbrook City Council currently held by Ann Peoples.
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Mayor’s race: Spiller looks to inspire community pride
Phil Spiller Jr. says he looks to invigorate Westbrook to tap into its full potential.
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Morse, Shangraw compete for Ward 1 City Council seat
Deb Shangraw says she’ll work across party lines for the city and David Morse says he will listen to and advocate for Ward 1 residents.
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Mayor’s race: Shaughnessy promotes ‘new vision’ for city
Michael Shaughnessy wants to use the mayor’s office to continue promoting
sustainability.