Six area fire departments responded to the fire, which was reported at 11:10 a.m. at 606 Middle Road.
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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With $1 million offered for new fire station, Hallowell reverses decision to move fire services to Farmingdale
The City Council voted unanimously during a public hearing Thursday to rescind its decision.
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Sidney home invasion suspect charged with elevated aggravated assault
Dreaquan Foster, 21, was shot in the chest March 12 after he allegedly forced his way into an 84-year-old woman’s home.
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Winthrop council approves $1.8 million bid for fire station project
The project will begin later this year and will be paid for with a mix of grant money and taxpayers dollars.
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Alligators in Augusta not your biggest worry, wildlife officials say
While wildlife officials moved quickly Tuesday to confiscate five baby alligators at an Augusta bus depot, smaller invasive species such as green crabs and pike are a more serious threat to Maine’s natural world.
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Augusta man arrested Monday on aggravated assault charge
Police also charged Quincy Tremaine Abrams, 36, with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
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Baby alligators found in Augusta taxi lead to charge against student
Yifan Sun, 20, told police that he kept the alligators in an Augusta home and was taking them with him on a visit to someone in Waterville.
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Gardiner police seeking information about Kennebec River Rail Trail graffiti
Vandals sprayed paint over artwork made by local students and the Gardiner police chief is asking for the public to share tips on who may have done it.
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Across Kennebec County, the annual battle to defeat potholes begins
Public works directors say the usual freeze-thaw cycle is amplified this year by last week’s cold and snow.
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Sidney man, mother recount harrowing struggle against intruder
Days after being released from the hospital, Eric Hewett says the frightening nighttime ordeal of a burglar at his mother’s home could have gone very differently.