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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PublishedOctober 8, 2018
Game wardens: Turkey hunter in Wayne accidentally shoots another person in chest
Fayette man, who was walking dogs along Richmond Mills Road, was not badly injured.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2018
For widow of Winthrop ‘Hubcap Man,’ a great many things turn, turn, turn
Clearing the place of her late husband’s ‘hobby’ is bittersweet for Margaret Hawes.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2018
Winthrop dental business to expand with federal funds
Maine Dental Boutique will get a $30,000 federal grant for new equipment and a part-time assistant.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2018
After years of work, cabins for homeless veterans open on Togus campus
The cabins will house up to 21 veterans and were built on land leased from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2018
Truck carrying thousands of magazines crashes on I-295 in Richmond
The crash caused the northbound truck to roll over and break open, spilling magazines along the shoulder, a police official said.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2018
Healed from burns, Winthrop lawmaker ends legislative session on high note
Rep. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, sang the national anthem and read a prayer on Thursday morning to open the last day of the 128th Maine Legislature.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2018
UMaine System launching effort to meet growing demand for nurses
The initiative would expand programs in rural areas, help students pay for their education and take other steps to fill the 3,000 nursing vacancies projected in the state by 2025.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2018
Is Winthrop willing to spend $100,000 to save 1 home?
The Maranacook Lake dam project will include work to stabilize the stream bank on the property of Patricia and Tom Heiss.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2018
Man sought in robbery of Augusta pharmacy
The white male in his 20s or 30s made off with a narcotic drug, police say.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2018
United Bikers of Maine Toy Run goes off without a hitch
Last year, two riders were killed after leaving the Augusta Civic Center.
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