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, News, Politics

Winthrop Republican challenging incumbent Democrat in House District 81

by Charles Eichacker October 17, 2016October 17, 2016

Retired teacher Milton Hadley III is running against Rep. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, for the right to represent Winthrop, Readfield and part of Monmouth.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Pittston man charged with assault after allegedly striking boy, trying to burn police with cigarette

by Charles Eichacker October 17, 2016October 17, 2016

David P. Albert, 63, was held on $1,000 cash bail after his Saturday arrest.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office partners with researchers to study domestic violence

by Charles Eichacker October 16, 2016October 16, 2016

The 13 risk factors include whether the suspect has any prior convictions for domestic assault, whether the victim fears future assaults and whether the couple has more than one child together.

Local & State, News

Former Winthrop teacher, guidance counselor works with teens to repair canoe

by Charles Eichacker October 13, 2016October 13, 2016

Ben Thomas found a canoe he made 20 years ago sitting on the side of the road and decided to get it back into shape so another generation can put it to good use.