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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PublishedOctober 17, 2016
Winthrop Republican challenging incumbent Democrat in House District 81
Retired teacher Milton Hadley III is running against Rep. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, for the right to represent Winthrop, Readfield and part of Monmouth.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2016
Pittston man charged with assault after allegedly striking boy, trying to burn police with cigarette
David P. Albert, 63, was held on $1,000 cash bail after his Saturday arrest.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2016
Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office partners with researchers to study domestic violence
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.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2016
Former Winthrop teacher, guidance counselor works with teens to repair canoe
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.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2016
Winthrop opiate addiction forum includes hopeful notes
Participants included top county and local law enforcement and health officials and recovery workers.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2016
Bowdoin Republican takes on Arrowsic Democrat in Senate District 23 race
Guy Lebida faces Eloise Vitelli in the district, which includes Dresden and Sagadahoc County.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2016
More than 100 Litchfield voters OK ordinance allowing petition for recall of elected officials
The measure took effect after a special town meeting Tuesday.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2016
As overdoses continue across region and state, Winthrop-area forum to focus on opiate addiction
The forum is meant to inform the public and also generate new ideas.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2016
Fire in Winthrop home knocked down Monday morning
Fire Chief Dan Brooks said if the resident had not been home to report it, the home could have been lost.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2016
Litchfield voters to consider recall ordinance proposals Tuesday
Some residents have grievances about how the town is being run and are seeking more accountability from elected officials.
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