Charles Eichacker covers crime and general news in the Winthrop area, but his side interests include health, politics, culture and the outdoors. A Maryland native, he first came to Maine in 2004 to attend Colby College. After several years away, including a stint teaching English in China for the Peace Corps, he returned in 2014 for a job at the Ellsworth American. He started writing for the Kennebec Journal in spring 2016. An Eagle Scout and sometimes karaoke singer, his short term life goals include running a marathon, growing tomatoes and playing “Ziggy Stardust” on guitar.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2016
Shuttered Hallowell addiction treatment agency under investigation for fraud allegations
The agency reportedly owes more than $300,000 to MaineCare, the state’s Medicaid program.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2016
Augusta approves six-month moratorium on recreational pot facilities
The move is designed to allow local official to prepare for potential rule changes allowed under a citizen referendum that appeared to pass on Nov. 8.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
New sculpture welcomes visitors to downtown Augusta
The Augusta Downtown Alliance purchased the sculpture for $13,000 and donated it to the city.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2016
Packages delivered to homes in Gardiner, Randolph reported stolen
It can be hard for police to investigate the thefts without photographic evidence or witnesses, said Gardiner Police Chief James Toman.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2016
Storm closes central Maine schools, causes car accidents
The Monday storm resulted from a low pressure front that originated in the Great Lakes region and headed eastward, causing warm air to rise above the cold air in New England and produce snowfall, according to the National Weather Service.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2016
No fix in sight for Litchfield’s school funding woes
Some residents feel they’re getting a bad deal in Regional School Unit 4, a district that also includes Sabattus and Wales.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2016
Mainers recall John Glenn as a down-to-earth hero and politician
While visiting the state as a presidential candidate and in a visit to an airliner cockpit, he left the impression of being genuine and bright.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2016
Mainers reflect on meeting John Glenn, ‘low-key’ astronaut and national hero
After becoming the first American to orbit earth, Glenn came to Maine several times while running for president.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2016
Augusta council expects to delay decision on blasting limits
City councilors said they want to give the city staff more time to gather expert opinion about the effects of quarry operations on the homes of residents who live nearby.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2016
Augusta man dies early Wednesday morning in Maine State Prison
Authorities have not announced the cause of the death of 45-year-old Michael T. Young, who was serving a 12-year sentence for a stabbing death.
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