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, Maine Crime, News

Defendant’s brother speaks out for first time about Winthrop slayings

by Charles Eichacker February 11, 2017January 12, 2018

Christopher Balcer, 25, says he had ‘no idea’ what might have led his brother, Andrew Balcer, 18, to kill their parents.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Augusta forum details prejudices immigrants encounter in Maine

by Charles Eichacker February 8, 2017February 8, 2017

In the wake of recent distribution of pro-Ku Klux Klan fliers, local officials and others say central Maine is and should be a welcoming place to foreigners who move here, no matter what their cultural background is.

Local & State, News

Winthrop residents asked to apply for Town Council seat

by Charles Eichacker February 8, 2017February 8, 2017

Town Manager Peter Nielsen is accepting letters from those interested in helping to fill a seat on the council that became vacant after the death of council member David Bubier.