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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PublishedSeptember 17, 2020
Council to address systemic racism in Falmouth
Town Council outlined a plan to talk about racial and social justice at their meeting Monday night.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2020
Presumpscot Bridge repairs head towards finish
The Presumpscot Falls Bridge rehabilitation is expected to be finished by the end of this year, according to Maine Department of Transportation.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2020
Westbrook plans to look at disparities in police use of force
An outside group may be selected to analyze data and look for evidence of racial bias.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2020
Voters to weigh in on path to city ballot
A move to eliminate Westbrook’s traditional caucus system requires a change to the city charter and must be approved by voters.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2020
Westbrook schools back in session for hybrid year
Classes resume under the hybrid model after a transportation software glitch and a too-short substitute teacher roster prompted a delay in reopoening.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2020
Conant Homestead concerts’ comeback
Outdoor musical performances returned to the Westbrook venue this summer, with plenty of social distancing in place.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2020
Boy Scout blazes a trail to fight blood disorders
A local teen with hemophilia is tackling the Appalachian Trail, raising money for a nonprofit that helps people with blood disorders in developing countries.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2020
Westbrook Police data shows disproportionate use of force on Blacks
The police chief and advocates hope to continue public conversations about race and Westbrook police.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2020
Pedestrian safety measures added to downtown
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine installed new delineators and repainted crosswalks downtown to improve pedestrian safety.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2020
Falmouth Council looks to recycle ban on plastic bags
Town Council is looking at reinstating the plastic bag ban at grocery stores, which was deferred when the pandemic hit to allow people to avoid reusable bags.
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