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 18, 2016
Gardiner American Legion post works to bring veteran’s remains home to Maine
The body of Albert Walter Wiley, the first Gardiner man who is known to have died in World War II, is buried at a veterans cemetery in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2016
Wayne comprehensive plan stresses importance of elementary school, natural resources
At the same time, the new plan proposes a number of improvements in the town’s facilities and infrastructure, such as the eventual replacement of the town’s firehouse.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2016
Litchfield, Sabattus, Wales voters to consider $18.8 million school budget July 26
Voters in June rejected an earlier proposal that was $100,000 higher, forcing Regional School Unit 4 school board members to make cuts.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2016
Togus officials say fewer Maine veterans are waiting for health care after additional hires
Ninety-nine percent of veterans who seek care through the Maine system are now getting appointments within 30 days, which is above last year’s rate of 98 percent, officials said.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2016
After cows wander onto I-95 Sunday morning, Augusta and Hallowell police corralled them to safety
“It made for an interesting morning,” one officer said.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2016
Wayne group buys Masonic Hall to convert it into community space
The group, Sustain Wayne, will hold an open house at the structure next Saturday.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2016
Rainy weather makes for quiet Windsor Days celebration on event’s 10th anniversary
The event included a game show, a parade and a working forge.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2016
Richmond couple helps highlight federal homeowner program
So far this year, more than 1,300 Mainers have taken advantage of federal programs such as the one that helped Steven and Abby Utecht, and more than 2,000 probably will do so by the end of 2016.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2016
Augusta police hold vigil for police officers killed in Dallas
People gathered at the law enforcement memorial on State Street on Friday night.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2016
Trump, Ortiz and other autographs up for bidding at auction in Wayne
Proceeds from the event will benefit Wayne Community Church, which provides services for families who are poor or in crisis.
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