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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PublishedApril 4, 2016
Winthrop to send trash to Auburn facility after 2018
The Town Council approved a 10-year contract based on the proximity of the waste-to-energy plant.
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PublishedApril 3, 2016
Winthrop police and first responders to speak on drug crisis Thursday morning
The talk will focus on ways citizens can help law enforcement and loved ones.
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PublishedApril 1, 2016
Winthrop council to discuss ban on e-cigarettes at town beach
Citizens have proposed tightening the town’s beach rules to reflect new types of smoking devices.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2016
Warm winter means a true ‘ice out’ plunge in Winthrop this weekend
The charity plunge will be at noon on Saturday and will benefit Special Olympics Maine.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2016
Chelsea man who allegedly stole boat motor arrested on theft charges
State police say the thefts were fueled by the man’s heroin habit.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2016
Second Augusta opiates forum draws smaller crowd, yields more suggestions
Participants at Cony High School brainstormed in six groups to generate ideas about how to combat the drug epidemic.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2016
Togus ceremony honors Vietnam vets, families
The facility was one of more than 300 places across the country to commemorate those who served in Vietnam.
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