The 33 departing seniors gave the school its best graduation rate in years.
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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Two newcomers challenge incumbent for Litchfield selectman’s seat
Both challengers say the Select Board should be expanded from three seats to five.
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Winthrop voters to consider three candidates in Tuesday council race
The winner of the election will serve on the council for the rest of the year, completing the term of Ken Buck Sr.
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Winthrop council approves $6.28 million town budget, with raises for department heads
Residents will vote on the $11.22 million school budget Tuesday, which is up 4 percent from the current year’s.
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Reptile enthusiasts, animal rights activists turn out for hearing on new state rules
The hearing is unrelated to recent allegations against a Mount Vernon animal sanctuary.
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Ice cream and coffee shop to open in downtown Winthrop
The new shop will have free wireless Internet and be open seven days a week, according to its proprietor.
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Amid opiate epidemic, Mainers grow more aware of HIV risk to injection drug users
A federal epidemiologist identified four Maine counties as vulnerable to an outbreak.
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Livermore Falls man accused of kicking Augusta police officer in face
Jamahl A. Howell, 28, was charged with assaulting a police officer during a drunken driving arrest, authorities said.
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Augusta firefighters battle stubborn fire in Bond Brook Recreational Area
Chief Audette said the blaze apparently ignited from a days-old campfire.
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Maine Marine Patrol kicks into gear for summer boating season
A patrol officer was inspecting boats Tuesday along the Kennebec River in the Augusta area, with the Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of the boating season.