Charles Eichacker

Staff Writer

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.

Local & State, News

UMA exhibit ‘brings back a lot of memories’ for Vietnam War veterans

by Charles Eichacker August 17, 2017August 17, 2017

A ceremony to honor the veterans’ service was meant to provide a belated welcome-home.

Local & State, News

Fire marshal: Overheated power strip led to Gardiner blaze that left 8 people homeless

by Charles Eichacker August 16, 2017August 17, 2017

The multi-unit at 33 Spring St. is uninhabitable for the time being, investigators said.

Business, Local & State, News

Angus King calls cyberattacks ‘one of the most serious problems we face’ during Augusta speech

by Charles Eichacker August 16, 2017November 29, 2017

Sen. Angus King told local business owners that the Obama and Trump administrations have failed to adequately protect the country from cyberattacks.

Local & State, News

8 people homeless after fire heavily damages Gardiner apartment building

by Charles Eichacker August 15, 2017August 15, 2017

The Red Cross is helping the families displaced by the blaze.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Readfield man faces charges after allegedly harassing workers in Fayette store

by Charles Eichacker August 14, 2017August 14, 2017

Richard P. Barisano, 47, pleaded not guilty to terrorizing, criminal threatening and disorderly conduct on Monday.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Grand jury to consider evidence against Wayne man charged with manslaughter

by Charles Eichacker August 14, 2017August 14, 2017

Tyler J. Goucher, 22, made his initial appearance in court on Monday and previously told police he ‘was the most sober’ of his group of friends on the night of the accident, police said.

Local & State, News

Togus official: Veterans hospital responsible for spike in opioid prescriptions in Kennebec County

by Charles Eichacker August 13, 2017August 14, 2017

Meanwhile, the veterans hospital says it has reduced the number of patients who take high doses of opioid painkillers as part of a national effort to reduce addiction.