Charles Eichacker

Staff Writer

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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October 10, 2017

Kneeling athletes prompt Monmouth veterans to act

Athletes have knelt during the national anthem to protest police violence, but organizers of a local program say it is disrespectful to veterans and the flag.
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October 9, 2017

Pittston man who died in Augusta motorcycle crash called ‘unconditionally caring’

Police say the accident happened when the motorcycle driven by James K. Bickford Jr. went into the opposite lane, colliding with a car Sunday night.
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October 8, 2017

Approval for Dunkin’ Donuts in Winthrop comes amid Main Street traffic concerns

The developer, Tom Ellis, must secure other permits before the project can begin on Main Street, an area that’s seen recent changes to traffic patterns.
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October 5, 2017

UMA exhibit features letters from Mainers who served in World War I

The exhibit, which marks the centennial of the U.S. entry into the war, will be held at the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine until Oct. 13.
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October 4, 2017

Winthrop school board chairwoman accuses town officials of harassing superintendent

Virginia Geyer told councilors that Superintendent Gary Rosenthal is employed by the school board and asked them to send all requests, including budget questions, to her.
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October 3, 2017

Winthrop library receives permission to demolish two homes to make room for parking lot

An organization associated with Bailey Public Library is trying to raise roughly $100,000 for the project.
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October 1, 2017

Winthrop campaign raises roof on Haitian church destroyed in ’10 earthquake

The fundraiser was inspired by Father Real “Joe” Corriveau, a priest raised in Winthrop who founded the church in the mountains of Haiti.
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October 1, 2017

30-year-old bird joins cats, dogs in blessing at Hallowell waterfront

The Sunday afternoon blessing was organized by Cox Memorial United Methodist Church.
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September 30, 2017

Competing rallies at State House remain peaceful Saturday afternoon

One of the rallies sought to condemn violence in the political system, but protesters accused its organizers of espousing hatred.
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September 30, 2017

Police investigating truck fire found with body inside

State investigators are trying to determine the origin of the blaze and the cause of the victim’s death; the local police chief said initial evidence suggests suicide.