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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PublishedJuly 28, 2016
Fox with rabies killed after biting Monmouth woman
The Cobbossee Road resident was sitting on her porch with a child in her arms when the fox attacked her.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2016
RSU 4 voters reject school budget proposal for second time
The school board probably will look for reductions before going back to voters, the superintendent said Wednesday.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2016
Augusta police officers patrolling downtown on bicycle
The program is an attempt to improve public safety and community relations.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2016
Mental evaluation ordered for Augusta man after alleged assault of police officer
Peter R. Stebbins, 28, was charged with assaulting an officer and refusing to submit to arrest after a Wednesday confrontation with police.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2016
Liberian refugee to discuss forgiveness at book event Sunday in Augusta
Marcus Doe, author of ‘Catching Ricebirds,’ returned to his home country to try to find the man who killed his father.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2016
Second day of Pittston Fair opens with oxen pull
A fireworks show, a horse show and other events are scheduled at the fair, which runs through Sunday.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2016
Engineering firm temporarily withdraws Dollar General application in Belgrade
The firm is seeking waivers from certain building rules.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2016
Portrait of late Morton ‘Mort’ Brody unveiled at Capital Judicial Center
Speakers at the event called him a consummate judge, family man and Red Sox fan.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2016
Winthrop considers extra patrols of town beach after complaints of mischief
The spike in complaints about people smoking, drinking and using filthy language at the town beach at Maranacook Lake has led local officials to consider ways to cut down on reported nuisances.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2016
Winthrop hires pest service to spray goose repellent on town waterfront
Geese settled on the waterfront earlier this summer, and despite the chemical treatment, have stuck around.
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