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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PublishedJanuary 2, 2020
Schools study ways to make learning opportunities equal for all
The Westbrook School Department has the goal of knocking down race, gender and economic barriers that stand in the way of of classroom success, the superintendent says.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2019
Police hope crackdown on speeders is ticket to compliance
Westbrook Police are targeting specific streets with a high number of complaints and they’re using radar data to determine the best time to nab the traffic violators.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2019
High water no hindrance for dam removal
Despite a high water event that washed away part of the lower cofferdam, the Saccarappa Falls project is still on track.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2019
Bates resigns from Westbrook School Committee
Ward 2 School Committee Representative Veronica Bates resigned Dec. 26, citing health reasons as playing a major part.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2019
State Ethics Commission reduces campaign fines for Spiller
Phil Spiller incurred the fines for the late filing of some campaign finance reports during his run for Westbrook mayor.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
Musical holiday light show benefits animals
A Westbrook resident’s synchronized decorations raise money and supplies for the Animal Refuge League.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
Westbrook Police boost alert system to help domestic violence victims
The department is purchasing a second Scout Alarm, a notification system that helps police respond more quickly to domestic violence calls.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2019
Westbrook seniors have another opportunity for property tax break
The city hopes more senior residents will take part in the program when it reopens the application process next month.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2019
New policy designed to ensure transgender students in Westbrook ‘have a voice’
A new policy would bring training to teachers on how to address transgender students as well as give the students specific protection from discrimination.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2019
New four-season rink coming to Westbrook next summer
The old Cornelia Warren Four Season Rink in Westbrook will be replaced with a versatile sports facility next summer.
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