Accidents have been up since Maine DOT re-engineered the Main Street junction with U.S. Route 202 last summer.
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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Winthrop hygienist among those trying to expand dental services in Maine
Ten years after Maine created a new license for independent dental hygienists, nearly 100 have signed up.
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Gardiner woman arrested on drug trafficking charges of after alleged sale of heroin, cocaine
Jennifer Piper, 30, was arrested this week in Augusta after allegedly selling heroin and crack to a confidential informant.
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Fire sprinkler problems went unnoticed at Winthrop Grade School, documents show
The district’s superintendent, who was criticized for his handling of the oversight, says the problems have been resolved.
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Broken-down truck causes temporary closure of Interstate 95 off-ramps in Augusta
More information about what caused the breakdown on Civic Center Drive wasn’t available immediately from the police.
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Snowmobiler in ‘satisfactory’ condition after striking low bridge in Augusta
Douglas Morgan, 52, of Windsor, was not wearing a helmet when he ran into a bridge on Togus Pond and was seriously injured, authorities said.
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Windsor man seriously injured after striking head on bridge during snowmobile ride in Augusta
The man was riding across Togus Pond when he struck the bridge, according to a District Game Warden.
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Colorfully dressed skiers descend on Kents Hill to raise money, honor slain Fayette teen
About 180 children participated in the Race to Remember, held in the memory of Marlee Johnston.
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Woman off to hospital after vehicle hits mailbox in Belgrade
Police said it was not clear whether the driver was injured or suffered from a health problem.
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About 2,500 march for women’s rights in Augusta
The march was held a year after a similar event held the day after the 2017 inauguration of President Donald Trump.