Dakota Brann, 20, was charged with elevated aggravated assault, aggravated driving to endanger and leaving the scene of an accident.
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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Augusta Planning Board approves application for new Maine Veterans’ Homes facility
The $76.8 million, 138-bed nursing home for veterans would be built near MaineGeneral Medical Center.
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Minor flooding could hit Skowhegan, Sidney, Augusta, Hallowell on Wednesday
There could be 2 feet of water in the Front Street parking lot in Augusta.
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Gardiner police arrest three after allegedly discovering crack cocaine and pills
A Whitefield man is being held without bail because of a prior arrest following the Sunday night traffic stop on Summer Street.
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Mysterious booming sound heard across Augusta region Sunday night
Police, scientists and aviation officials don’t know the source of the sound.
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Winthrop considers starting school later
Studies show public health benefits to starting later, but technical center students and athletes are worried about the possible changes.
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Augusta man allegedly threatens three with knife
Christopher Paul Lord, 42, is being held without bail on domestic violence charges.
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Winthrop school superintendent ‘concerned’ after Town Council asks for cuts
The council will be drafting next year’s budget with one seat empty after a member resigned this week.
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Whitefield home that belonged to several generations of family heavily damaged in fire
Colin Fergusson’s three cats were all safe Thursday, but his dog, a beagle-pinscher mix named Emma, died in the fire.
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Crew begins changes at intersection of U.S. Route 202 and Main Street in Winthrop
The changes will continue through July and are meant to make the intersection safer.