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 5, 2021
‘River Voices’ pays tribute to the Presumpscot
In words and with art, the new book provides a diverse look at the river’s history, culture and science.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2020
Recycling contamination issues persist as rate increase looms
The city of Westbrook will pay about $6,000 extra a month for contaminated recycling come July and, with costs slated to rise, wants to cut the contamination by half.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2020
Fire chief hopes pay raise will draw more to call company
A number of factors have led to dwindling membership, but the paid volunteers play a vital role in public safety, Chief Andrew Turcotte says.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2020
Fish ladder in place, ready for spring run
Friends of the Presumpscot River will officially celebrate the fish migration this spring.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2020
Westbrook takes $83,000 hit for late IRS filing
The city says the penalty for the late filing was the result of new regulations that were overlooked.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2020
Westbrook moves forward with solar power plan
A solar farm at the Sandy Hill landfill is expected offset all energy used by municipal buildings, including the schools.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2020
Westbrook hopes to start work on bigger, better dog park in spring
The Westbrook park could more than triple in size and have more amenities.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2020
Westbrook councilors call for deeper dive into racial bias in PD
A new study shows the Westbrook Police Department’s use of force incidents in 2019 disproportionately involved Black people.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2020
Festival of Trees ‘smiles’ absent this year in Westbrook
Organizers say that while they are disappointed they had to cancel the 20th annual event because of the pandemic, they look forward to continuing the tradition next year.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2020
Holiday cheer grows with the glow
An upgrade to Westbrook’s traditional downtown light display brings in rave reviews.
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