Toni Richardson says she was disciplined after telling a co-worker ‘I’ll pray for you.’
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 inSchools and Education
New directive in place for Augusta ed tech punished for telling colleague ‘I will pray for you’
Because of the publicity the complaint received, school employees have received ‘some highly inappropriate and profane communications,’ a School Department attorney said.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Maine State Museum exhibit recognizes role Mainers played in World War I
The exhibit is being held to mark the 100th anniversary of the war’s end in 1918.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Generator placed too close to Augusta home leads to minor fire
The home on Lone Indian Trail was one of thousands that lost power this week.
Posted inLocal & State, News
State seizes horse, mule while probing neglect complaints
The Pittston pasture pals were both taken, although complaints had focused only on Zin, the horse.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Slain parents would have helped Andrew Balcer through his gender identity struggle, brother says
Christopher Balcer, 26, said he’s ‘flummoxed’ that the defense attorney is trying to argue that his brother, who was 17 at the time of the killings, should be considered a juvenile.
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Fire destroys tractor-trailer carrying frozen food on Maine Turnpike in West Gardiner
The northbound turnpike lanes were closed as firefighters worked to contained the blaze.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Army vet Travis Mills tackles new challenge: reviving another Maine resort
Andy and Sheree Wess sold the business on Cobbosseecontee Lake to Mills and his partner earlier this year.
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Defense secretary lauds Maine combat veteran
Richard Lincoln of Wayne is honored for his Army service during the Italian campaign in World War II.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Skinny horse in Pittston draws Facebook ire; owners say it’s not their fault
The head of the state’s Animal Welfare Program warns people against drawing their own conclusions.