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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PublishedNovember 22, 2021
‘Why would they not help?’ Tucker family seeks answers from Westbrook police
The family of Terry Tucker Jr. say they feel the police didn’t give their concerns enough weight and as a result, the body of their loved one wasn’t found for more than four months after they reported him missing.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2021
Fundraiser will help New Mainers, veterans in need furnish homes
Westbrook-based nonprofit Furniture Friends plans a virtual slumber party fundraiser to assist in its efforts to provide furniture to low-income residents in Greater Portland.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2021
Safety code violations found in the dozens at Westbrook High School
Though not egregious, the problems have prompted an inspection of all schools in the district.
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PublishedMay 27, 2021
Business momentum picking up at Brunswick’s beleaguered Cook’s Corner
Brunswick’s economic development director hopes that with new businesses moving in and infrastructure improvements, the town can combat “disinvestment” in the commercial service district.
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PublishedApril 26, 2021
State watching rabies attacks, new strain potential issue
A recent spree of attacks in Topsham points to a potential cluster of rabies, but not more rabies in the state, experts say.
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PublishedApril 13, 2021
‘Life-changing’ autism center for adults closes in on funding goal
The Maine Behavioral Healthcare center will provide crucial services to adults and to children under 5.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2021
Fish expected to swim up new Westbrook fish ladder in June
The Friends of the Presumpcot River, meanwhile, is concerned about Sappi’s application to form a new corporation to oversee the project.
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PublishedJune 24, 2020
Rock Row plans for largest conference center in Maine
Waterstone Properties says the conference center will be modeled on a venue in Georgia that has a capacity of 8,000 people.
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PublishedApril 22, 2020
Westbrook police charging repeat violators of stay at home order
Officers are taking an “education and warning approach” for most violators, but have cracked down on repeat offenders.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2019
Police investigating armed robbery at Westbrook gas station
A man held up the Gulf Mart on Bridgton Road on Dec. 13.