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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PublishedMarch 16, 2022
Westbrook superintendent proposes 5.7% increase in budget
The budget as presented would add 15 positions and increase the property tax rate 4.9%.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2022
Homeless in Cumberland County: Two-year housing crunch pushes families into homelessness
As housing opportunities dwindle in the competitive market, more working people are experiencing homelessness, often for the first time in their lives.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Vertical Harvest project’s costs rise, delay construction
Developers are working on cost-savings, including potentially partnering with Community Housing of Maine on affordable apartments, and hope to get started next month.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2022
New internet option in Westbrook could promise more choice, fast connections
Otelco recently began offering high-speed internet service in the city.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2022
New positions at Westbrook library part of restructuring
The next piece of an overall rework will improve the work environment and efficiency of the Walker Memorial Library.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2022
What color are your memories?: Westbrook art installation hopes to evoke them
“The color of memory” also draws from the artist’s struggle with memory and mental health after suffering brain damage caused by Lyme disease.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2022
55 apartments approved for site across from Westbrook High School
Westbrook Housing Authority’s Stroudwater Apartments will be available to income-eligible couples 55 and older.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2022
City moves forward with Brook Street improvements
The City Council unanimously approved funds to begin the first of three phases to reworking the Brook Street area, while also approving a study for the second portion of the project.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2022
Westbrook Fire Department fills new deputy chief job
The position is responsible for EMS and training, both of which have been demanding more department attention.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2022
Westbrook students’ science project makes impact in Augusta
Two seniors advocate for a measure to help rural Mainers detect and take care of high arsenic levels in their well water.
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