The victim reportedly is related to the 36-year-old suspect.
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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Augusta man charged 3 years after police allegedly first found child pornography images
Police first began investigating Justin X. Maxim, 28, in early 2015 after allegedly finding images on his computer and cellphone.
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Once active in recovery, Hallowell woman now faces OUI arrest
She had a child in the car when she crashed into a fence in Augusta, police say.
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Winthrop council signals ‘no confidence’ in school board after complaints about superintendent
Town officials have also cited a legal risk from those complaints against Superintendent Gary Rosenthal, a further signal of discord between school and town officials.
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Crash in West Gardiner ties up traffic on I-95
The accident closed the right northbound lane for about an hour.
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Gardiner churchgoers rise with sun for Easter service
The annual gathering is sponsored by the Gardiner Area Ministers Association.
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Maine fire chiefs resisting prospect of less – and slower – state help
The state’s top fire official has warned them that overtime cuts may shift state duties to local staff.
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About 150 pay tribute to Vietnam War veterans at Togus
The event is held in conjunction with 50th anniversary observations that this year are focusing on 1968, when U.S. involvement was at its height.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Outgoing Winthrop superintendent being investigated for ethnic, sexual comments
The School Board will discuss Gary Rosenthal’s resignation at a meeting Wednesday night.
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Truck crashes into Hallowell streetlight, nearly striking building
The hit-and-run crash involving a tractor-trailer occurred near Berry’s real estate business and a basement bar called the Easy Street Lounge.