Rowe L. Palmer, 38, is appealing the use of blood work as evidence at his trial.
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.
Posted inSchools and Education
Augusta food giveaway shows students that holidays ‘are more about helping than receiving’
More than 200 bags of food were distributed Monday afternoon at St. Michael School.
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Augusta man, 81, killed after leaving church supper Saturday night
Emile Morin of Augusta was an active member of St. Augustine Catholic Church on Sand Hill.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Farmers in West Gardiner, Pittsfield look to extend vegetable growing season
Hoop houses keep the veggies just warm enough to make it through the most brutal cold of the year in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State
Heat lamp used to warm pig possible cause of Winthrop fire
A home and a garage were destroyed in the blaze, which was reported about 3 p.m. on Maranacook Road.
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Augusta forum emphasizes pedestrian safety
The forum was one of several being held after an uptick in the number of Maine pedestrians killed in traffic accidents.
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Fire destroys welding workshop in Whitefield; owner doubts he’ll rebuild
A nearby house was also at risk Tuesday, but firefighters were able to contain the flames.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Human rights panel sides with employee in discrimination complaint
Members of the state agency say accusations that the owner of a redemption center targeted a man for his sexual orientation and disability are credible.
Posted inMaine Crime
Police accuse 19-year-old of sexually assaulting 2 women in West Gardiner home
Joseph Berglund was arrested Saturday and faces 4 felony counts of gross sexual assault.
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Demolition begins on fire-damaged Winthrop post office
The U.S. Postal Service has said a new post office will be built by the fall of 2018.