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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PublishedFebruary 25, 2017
Former selectwoman and local farmer running for Litchfield Select Board
Rayna Leibowitz and Richard Swett are running for the seat after Tim Lachapelle was recalled from the board.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2017
Winthrop police arrest 21-year-old on domestic violence and assault charges
The man allegedly spit in a police officer’s face and pulled his girlfriend’s hair during an argument, police said.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2017
Flood watch in effect tonight for Kennebec River, other parts of Maine, through Sunday
Warm temperatures and predictions of rain have emergency management officials keeping a close eye on the Kennebec.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2017
Mail recovery begins at Winthrop post office destroyed by fire
People expecting mail were sent to Manchester to see if their checks, packages and other mail made it through the fire.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2017
Monmouth fire destroys home, garage, then flares up later Wednesday morning
The home’s owner said he heard an explosion about 2:30 a.m. and called for help.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2017
Fire destroys Winthrop post office, raising worries about fate of mail
With tax season in full swing and many Americans waiting for their forms to arrive in the mail, that uncertainty could cause consternation for some Winthrop residents.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2017
Sidney referendum to determine whether liquor may be sold, consumed at licensed establishments
Local groups say the rule change would help their businesses, particularly when it comes to weddings and other parties.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2017
Winthrop, Readfield taxpayers to consider funding to complete Maranacook Lake dam upgrades
A committee will seek bids soon for the proposed construction project.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2017
Winthrop council expresses ‘no confidence’ in schools chief Rosenthal
But school board members continue to back the embattled superintendent, saying he has improved test scores and saved money.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2017
Richmond firefighters burn down Pleasant Street home as part of training exercise
The building had been vacant for many years and was damaged by leaking water.
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