The Portland Camera Club’s collaboration with a Russian club is meant to show similarities between the two cultures, break stereotypes and continue the bond with Westbrook’s sister city.
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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Feeding ducks has foul consequences
Westbrook Sustainability Coordinator Lynn Leavitt says if people know the negative impacts of feeding ducks, they’ll stop.
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Installation to help sculpt downtown art scene
Plans call for the new sculpture park to be an anchor for arts in Westbrook.
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Warren outdoor recreation area to see major upgrades
Westbrook resident Phil Spiller has succeeded in securing federal funding to renovate the Warren Pool area and accompanying park.
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More Rock Row shows, fewer noise complaints
Rock Row officials are pleased with a drop in complaints over the past few shows at Maine Savings Pavilion, but some residents still have issues with the noise level.
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5K organizers hope for strongest showing so far
The Westbrook Strong 5K is slated for July 13, and with a growing number of runners and sponsors, organizers Gary and Laurie Rairdon hope to make this the biggest race yet.
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Bread-loving ducks might be out of luck in Westbrook
Feeding them should be banned to protect ducks’ health and the Presumpscot River’s health, the city’s sustainability coordinator says.
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WHS assistant principal taking over at Congin
Jennifer Mull-Brooks will be in charge at the K-4 school, opening another possible spot in high school administration.
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Westbrook’s Walking Man officially steps into history
After years of work, Al Hawkes’ iconic TV repairman sign is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Rielly reflects on past, looks to future
Brendan Rielly will leave the City Council Aug. 1 after 18 years, and he hopes to have a successor already waiting to take his seat when he leaves.