The class offered by the Augusta Police Department is based on a nationwide program known as Rape Aggression Defense Systems.
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.
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Crews break ground at fire station’s future home in East Pittston
The site along Route 194 replaces a half-century-old building that offered no direct access to the upper floor.
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Augusta police still searching for man reported missing in early March
Scott Milliken, 54, was last seen leaving his Water Street apartment on March 2.
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Winthrop High School graduate taking his computer gaming skills to big league
Connor Doyle will move soon to Los Angeles, where he plans to make a living playing the online game League of Legends.
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Man charged with hit-and-run in Gardiner that injured 2 people
Dakota Brann, 20, allegedly drove an SUV into the people, who were both hospitalized.
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Minor flooding possible along the Kennebec
Record-breaking temperatures have water flowing freely but the risk appears to be minimal.
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Augusta Planning Board approves application for new Maine Veterans’ Homes facility
The $76.8 million, 138-bed nursing home for veterans would be built near MaineGeneral Medical Center.
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Winthrop school district considers later start time for students
Classes currently begin about 7:30 a.m. at Winthrop High School, but research suggests that students benefit from an extra hour of sleep.
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Terminal patient backing Sen. Katz’s ‘death with dignity’ bill
The Augusta lawmaker, with support from cancer patient Eva Thompson from Camden, wants those with terminal illnesses to be able to choose when and how they die.
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Couple sees bright future for weddings in former Winthrop mill
They hope the chic industrial space will appeal to a certain type of clientele.