City Council and School Committee members are also nominated Tuesday night for the November ballot.
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.
Westbrook, Portland residents plea for noise mitigation
Residents from Portland and Westbrook turned out to the monthly Rock Row community meeting to complain of noise from the concerts, citing sleepless nights and rattling windows as excessive.
Local kids have chance to dance with Moscow Ballet
Through the “Dance-with-Us” program, the Moscow Ballet is extending an invitation to audition for roles in its upcoming ‘Nutcracker’ production in Portland.
Kozeta’s reopens
Newly renovated after a 2017 fire, the Westbrook restaurant is looking to hire employees so it can open its doors as planned.
Suspect sought in Westbrook stabbing
The victim was stabbed multiple times at a home on Cumberland Street.
Mast Landing brews collaboration, expansion
The Westbrook company is ready to release a new beer with indie-rock band Guster, but is also opening a new brewery.
Westbrook mayor criticizes early caucus, party leaders defend move
Caucus sees numerous seats for grabs, including mayoral position.
Group looks to revamp former fire station, councilor bids board goodbye
A group of artists is pairing with Discover Downtown Westbrook to reuse the old fire station on Mechanic Street. The meeting was also Ward 1 Councilor Brendan Rielly’s final meeting.
Longtime Westbrook Planning Board member resigns
Dennis Isherwood, who served on the Planning Board for 13 years, was honored with a plaque at his last meeting.
Idexx CEO recovering after serious accident
Jon Ayers is being treated at a rehabilitation center for a serious spinal cord injury.