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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PublishedSeptember 23, 2016
State police inspector says Jeep used in fatal hayride crash was not safe
The Jeep’s driver, David Brown, 56 of South Paris, is facing a misdemeanor charge of reckless conduct following the death of an Oakland teenager.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2016
Driver of hayride in fatal crash to argue he didn’t know of any mechanical issues
The trial began Thursday for David Brown, who was driving a Jeep pulling a hayride wagon that crashed, killing an Oakland teenager and injuring more than 20 others.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2016
Litchfield, Sabattus, Wales voters turn out to support and oppose $18.79 million RSU 4 budget proposal
Results from the vote were not immediately available Wednesday night.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2016
Driver in hayride crash that killed Oakland teen headed to trial
David Brown will be tried on a charge of reckless conduct in Sagadahoc County in connection with the 2014 hayride crashed that killed Cassidy Charette, a student at Messalonskee High School.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2016
New fire station taking shape in north Augusta
The Augusta fire chief still anticipates the new station will be completed by Jan. 31, even though laying the foundation has taken longer than expected.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2016
No one injured after car rolls into Little Caesars pizza restaurant in Augusta
Staff delayed opening the business Tuesday until broken glass could be cleared.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2016
Vassalboro man arrested on drunken driving charge after car strikes pole in Windsor
The man allegedly told police he crashed his car after his dog jumped on his lap.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2016
Investigation continues into near drowning of 2-year-old boy in Augusta
A Dresden man who was at the East Side Boat Landing pulled the boy to shore and began life saving help until rescue arrived.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2016
GrowSmart Maine moves office from Portland to downtown Gardiner
The group was attracted to central Maine for the lower rent and easy access to the rest of the state.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2016
Owners of Winthrop hard cider company gearing up for second season on the job
Kennebec Cider Co., originally opened in 2009 on a 6-acre orchard, was recently taken over by a new owner.
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