Sgt. Jason Madore fired a weapon at a man who led police on car chase, shot at them and then killed himself.
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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Project returning Maine mountain to its blueberry roots
The fruit has dwindled since settlers helped it flourish on Mount Pisgah in Winthrop. Now 4 acres have been set aside to germinate a rebirth.
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State wildlife officials approve new rules for owning, breeding, selling animals
The new rules are generally stricter than those currently on the books.
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Jefferson shooting that ended in suicide echoes other domestic violence cases in Maine
Shane Prior, 34, shot the mother of his children in the arm after ‘lying in wait there on the property,’ a state police spokesman said.
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Ex-boyfriend shoots, wounds woman in Jefferson, then kills himself after fleeing scene
Shane Prior, 34, shot the woman in the arm after ‘lying in wait there on the property,’ a state police spokesman said.
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Maine Drought Task Force to meet as dry conditions continue
So far, impacts have been minimal, but much of the state has been drier than usual for months, and that weather pattern is expected to continue.
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Kids keen on backcountry skills have a field day on Swan Island
With their families, they flock to try their hands at archery, tracking skills, paddling and more.
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Rain puts a damper on Windsor Days
The town’s historical society expects much bigger crowds at the Windsor Fair in August.
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Winthrop looks to relocate geese from Maranacook Lake boating and swimming area
The town is considering having the birds moved to another body of water, but Town Manager Peter Nielsen said they will not be killed.
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Maine’s fallen law enforcement officers honored at Augusta ceremony
One of the speakers was the daughter of a Maine State Trooper who died 20 years ago.