Daniel Lewis, 25, continued his escape on foot after the car chase, briefly going into the Kennebec River before he was arrested.
Charles Eichacker
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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Demolition of vacant Augusta building underway at former mental hospital property
The demolition is occurring near the historic Kennebec Arsenal, which officials have debated re-purposing for new uses.
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After Winthrop girl falls ill, family urges Mainers to join bone marrow registry
A bone marrow donor drive and fundraiser will be held for the family Friday evening in Winthrop Grade School.
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Lewiston woman’s condition improves after 3-car crash in East Winthrop
Police continue to investigate the crash, which badly injured Deborah Salvador, although her health status on Wednesday was upgraded to “fair.”
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Woman still in serious condition day after 3-car crash in East Winthrop
Police continue to investigate what caused the crash, which closed U.S. Route 202 on Tuesday.
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Lewiston woman injured after 3-vehicle crash on U.S. 202 in East Winthrop
Police say the accident happened near the East Winthrop post office, when her car hit a truck that was waiting to turn left.
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Some Winthrop residents oppose proposal to eliminate adult ed program
School officials say that the program, which is also open to Monmouth residents, has been losing money.
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Winthrop-area community chorus offering two concerts to celebrate 50th anniversary
CODA Chorus will be offering the concerts Saturday at Hope Baptist Church in Manchester.
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State Police take three teenagers into custody after death of Litchfield woman
Police say they discovered the dead body of Kimberly Mironovas at her Hallowell Road home early Sunday morning.
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Maine Valley Pool League hosts championship at Augusta Armory
Mick White, who works for the Texas company that supplied the pool tables, was amazed at how well behaved the competitors were.