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.
-
PublishedMarch 24, 2020
Oceanview reports half dozen cases of COVID-19, food pantry shuttered
All public buildings are now closed indefinitely.
-
PublishedMarch 20, 2020
Westbrook extends school closure, tightens limits on facilities
A second resident has a presumptive case of COVID-19, the fire chief says.
-
PublishedMarch 18, 2020
Buxton’s Spencer-Fleming writes bestsellers and likes libraries
Julia Spencer-Fleming, an award-winning and bestselling mystery author from Buxton says events like Westbrook’s Books in the ‘Brook develop “community, excitement and appreciation.”
-
PublishedMarch 18, 2020
Speeches at UN canceled, but Scouts look forward
Two freshmen from Westbrook and Falmouth were among those selected to speak to the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women in April.
-
PublishedMarch 17, 2020
Fire at Bridgton Road market determined to be electrical
WESTBROOK — A two-alarm electrical fire at Asli Market Sunday night was under control in about an hour, according to Fire Chief Andrew Turcotte. Westbrook firefighters were called to the scene on Bridgton Road bout 9:45 p.m. March 15. Because the fire started in the end unit of a larger building that makes up the […]
-
PublishedMarch 16, 2020
Westbrook resident presumed to have COVID-19
The mayor declares a state of emergency in the city and schools are closed for at least two weeks.
-
PublishedMarch 13, 2020
Westbrook cancels public meetings and activities due to coronavirus concerns
All non-esssential activities have been suspended through April 5.
-
PublishedMarch 11, 2020
Just Love Worldwide works to end sex trafficking
The nonprofit, based in Westbrook, helps and advocates for sex trafficking survivors through their headquarters and by working with local police.
-
PublishedMarch 11, 2020
Schools submit deficit plan, new budget
City and school officials are satisfied with the steps the Westbrook School Department will take to erase the deficit.
-
PublishedMarch 11, 2020
Land trust plans 175-acre Prides Preserve
A donation drive is being held to help create the preserve, which would be the largest preserved area in the region and would double the city’s preserved land.
- ← Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 57
- 58
- 59
- 60
- 61
- …
- 81
- Next Page →