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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PublishedMay 24, 2022
Westbrook School Dept. pleased with insurance settlement from fire
The Westbrook School Department will be responsible for $377,813 of the $1.6 million repair bill for the fire and water damage at the high school last July, according to the terms of a recently settled insurance claim. School officials have previously said they would cover their share of the repair costs through extra funds in […]
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PublishedMay 23, 2022
Sibling Rivalry ready to rock in Westbrook
The local band was on the brink of breaking up even before their first show because of a vocalist’s medical issue. They’re playing next weekend at Westbrook Together Days.
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PublishedMay 18, 2022
Vertical Harvest garage redesigned to cut costs
Residential units planned for above a new municipal parking garage in downtown Westbrook will now be built to the east side of it.
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PublishedMay 18, 2022
Stricter cellphone policy for Westbrook Middle School starts in fall
The School Committee votes 6-1 on the changes that will impact seventh graders next year and eighth graders the year after that.
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PublishedMay 17, 2022
Westbrook Planning Board ward residency mandate no longer in place
The Westbrook City Council on Monday voted to remove ward residency requirements tied to the Planning Board. The change comes after talks of redistricting in the city and councilors noted the Westbrook charter and rules do not call for board members to live in the area they represent. City administrators argued that, unlike councilors, members […]
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PublishedMay 17, 2022
Westbrook Dog Park reopens
The Westbrook Dog Park at the corner of William Clarke and Hannaford drives near Hannaford supermarket reopened Thursday reopen. Muddy conditions had forced the closure. The loose soil was removed and wood chips from the city’s stockpile have been added at no cost to taxpayers. This story was edited March 19 to update with the […]
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PublishedMay 17, 2022
Westbrook council approves city, school budgets
The Westbrook City Council approved a combined $74 million municipal and school budget Monday night. The vote was 5-2, with Councilors Gary Rairdon and Anna Turcotte voting against the budget because of concerns about school spending. The proposed school budget, which still needs residents’ approval at the polls June 14, is $43.9 million, up $1.8 […]
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PublishedMay 17, 2022
Volunteers needed to help at annual fish migration
Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is looking for volunteers to help with visitors at two fish viewing pools in Mill Brook Preserve in Westbrook during the annual alewife migration now through the end of June. Volunteers will answer questions and keep the areas safe and clean. Days and times are flexible, no prior skills are needed, […]
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PublishedMay 17, 2022
Westbrook’s interim fire chief takes on job permanently
Assistant Chief Steve Sloan will be sworn in as chief next month.
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PublishedMay 17, 2022
Maine model train buffs show off their sets
A model train show Saturday in Westbrook displays a number of specialties within the hobby.
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