Numerous state and city departments had delayed openings Friday morning.
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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In Maine, everything from weddings to potato farming seeing expanded use of drones
Augusta photographer has incorporated drones into his business and thinks he’s found his niche.
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Hundreds attend 10th annual Christmas dinner in Waterville
Organizers expected 900 people to attend the dinner dedicated to two women who died in last year.
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Richmond man in critical condition after Christmas morning fire damages Main Street building
Officer Christopher Giles of the Richmond Police Department and Corporal Ian Alexander of the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office dragged tenant Wade Welner from the burning building.
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Litchfield residents vote to recall selectman
Tim Lachapelle, who won a close three-way race in June, had accused some town officials of inappropriate conduct.
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Despite school funding concerns, Winthrop seeking bids for new fire station
The town could lose $450,000 in grant funding for the project if it doesn’t happen in 2017.
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Fire destroys sauna Tuesday evening at Manchester home
Firefighters received a call about the fire at 6:37 p.m. and needed about 45 minutes to knock it down.
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Litchfield residents recall Selectman Tim Lachapelle in Tuesday vote
Under the town’s recently approved recall ordinance, there soon be an election will to pick his replacement.
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Winthrop EMTs raising money for family of 5 left homeless after Monmouth fire
The five people lost all their possessions, including Christmas presents, in the early morning blaze.
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Recall vote for Litchfield Selectman Tim Lachapelle to be held Tuesday at Town Office
Some voters have soured on Lachapelle’s confrontational approach and accusations about town employees.