Multiple fire departments were on the scene Monday morning at Hillcrest Drive after a pair of retired firefighters saw smoke and reported the blaze.
Charles Eichacker
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Outdoors
Sportsmen group developing Augusta land for kids, families
The project is part of a larger effort by the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine to counter a decline in hunting participation and offer the public a chance to learn about the outdoors.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Local & State, Religion and Values
Winthrop Center Friends Church to celebrate 225 years of presence in Winthrop
The event Saturday is scheduled to include a historical lecture about the church at 2 p.m., followed by refreshments.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Knife-wielding Winthrop man arrested after allegedly attacking child, woman
Brian Diaz, 23, was taken to jail after the Monday morning encounter, while the boy and the woman were taken to the hospital.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Forest Service wants to know who built campfire that started fire in Belgrade
The campfire on an island in Hamilton Pond was not extinguished fully and ignited a wildfire.
Posted inLocal & State
Wildfire burns half-acre on small Belgrade island
Firefighters had to use boats to reach the fire, which state officials say was caused Friday by an illegal campfire.
Posted inLocal & State
Volunteers flock to Winthrop farm to help state lawmaker recovering from burns
Rep. Craig Hickman and his husband said they’ll need help watering their crops for multiple hours on weekdays.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Poutine one of many changes at Le Club Calumet’s celebration of Bastille Day
The celebration concluded on Saturday with a chicken barbecue and activities for children.
Posted inLocal & State
Authorities say unattended candle started fire at Augusta home
Firefighters and residents were able to stop the fire after it was reported Friday night at 13 Rolands Way.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
West Gardiner man, 60, accused of sexually assaulting teenager
Kenneth D. Marquis Sr. was released from jail Friday afternoon in Augusta on $1,000 bail after his arrest on a charge of unlawful sexual contact.