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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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Police: Litchfield man reached speed of 114 mph in West Gardiner
Ethan Francine, 30, was charged Friday with driving while intoxicated and speeding on Interstate 295.
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Man burned on face, hands during Gardiner propane delivery
State investigators are determining what sparked the fire, which was described as ‘just one of those freak things’ by Gardiner Fire Chief Al Nelson.
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CMP, tree crews clean up in central Maine after Tuesday’s freezing rain
A five-year cycle of tree trimming instituted by Central Maine Power Co. in 2008 is credited with fewer outages.
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Three snowmobilers get stuck in Monmouth bog
The father of one of the riders had words of caution for anyone thinking about navigating the same area.
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Antique dealers and collectors ring in 2017 with annual show at Augusta Armory
With an entry fee of $3, it’s one of the most affordable antique shows in Maine.
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Boy born to Winslow family early Sunday morning marks the first birth at MaineGeneral in 2017
The mother, father and grandmother were all excited about the New Year’s Day birth,
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Eagles galore, few gulls appear during annual bird count in Augusta
A Randolph man and his grandson were among the participants who planned to gather at Viles Auditorium to submit their data at the end of the annual National Audubon Society event.
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Utility crews restore power to most central Maine customers
Nearly 9,000 homes and business still lacked electricity late Saturday afternoon after a nor’easter swept through the state on Thursday and Friday.
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Kennebec County Sheriff-elect Ken Mason prepares to take charge
There will be swearing-in ceremonies for Mason on Sunday and Tuesday.