Chance Viles

American Journal

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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Published
June 26, 2019

Three better than one, WHS assistant principals say

The three Westbrook High School assistant principals believe their system is working well and they’d be happy to continue if no principal is hired.
Published
June 26, 2019

Day care would fill demand, developer says

A facility proposed for Bridge Street would be open for about 100 children, from infants to 12-year-olds.
Published
June 26, 2019

Vocational credits to count towards core

Westbrook High School has identified vocational courses that fulfill different core requirements, giving students more options toward graduation.
Published
June 20, 2019

Summer lunches van is ‘read’y to roll

WESTBROOK — The summer lunch van will be making the rounds again next week with books on board. The summer lunch program, a federally funded initiative, provides free breakfasts and lunches to Westbrook students under the age of 19 who qualify for free or reduced school. The lunch program and Walker Memorial Library have shared […]
Published
June 20, 2019

Rielly to leave council before his term ends

WESTBROOK — Ward 1 Councilor Brendan Rielly announced Monday that he will be stepping down in August. Rielly, who previously announced he would not seek reelection in November, said at the City Council meeting that he would leave office early to allow the person who takes his place to “get their feet wet.” A caucus […]
Published
June 20, 2019

Help refugees, but don’t raise taxes, residents say

The Westbrook council made no decision Monday but likely will consider taking some action at its July 1 meeting.
Published
June 20, 2019

City celebrates major affordable housing renovations

Nearly $7 million in public and private funding went to improve Larrabee Woods and Riverview Terrace and convert them to Section 8 housing.
Published
June 13, 2019

School budget passes; new polling setup a success

Sharon Baker and her son Dan Baker of Westbrook head for the ballot box Tuesday. Residents vote at the Westbrook Community Center on Bridge Street. This year, the center is the polling location for Wards 1-4. Poll workers await voters in Wards 1-4 at the Westbrook Community Center Tuesday. Jo Ann Calderbank of Westbrook casts […]
Published
June 11, 2019

Westbrook concert promoter promises less noise impact

WESTBROOK — The concert promoter at Rock Row promised residents Monday they would be “pleasantly surprised” by the noise impact of the next concert at Maine Savings Pavilion. More than 50 residents met with Waterfront Concerts and Rock Row officials at the Westbrook Community Center to discuss noise control before the second show at the […]
Published
June 11, 2019

Concert promoter promises less noise impact

WESTBROOK — The concert promoter behind the shows at Rock Row promised residents Monday they would be “pleasantly surprised” with the noise impact of the next concert at the Maine Saving Pavilion. More than 50 residents met with Waterfront Concerts and Rock Row officials at the Westbrook Community Center to discuss noise control before the […]