There have been 25 accidents over the last three years at the busy intersection of U.S. Route 202 and Main Street.
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.
Monmouth selectmen support treatment of Cochnewagon Lake to control algae blooms
In the budget heading to Monmouth voters on June 14, the selectboard has recommended setting aside $58,333, which is one-third of the $175,000 the town would eventually have to raise for the proposed project.
Two teachers retiring after long careers at Winthrop High School
The women — Meg Cook and Mary Dyer — have taught for a combined 77 years at the school and are described by the school board chairwoman as ‘consummate professionals.’
Truck driver arrested on drunken driving charge on Interstate 95 in Augusta
Maine State Police say the man’s blood-alcohol level was five times the legal limit for commercial truck drivers.
Power restored in Monmouth after tractor crash
CMP replaced the pole and restored power by 4 p.m. to more than 900 customers.
Person suffers gunshot wound on Boothby Street in Augusta
Police have not determined if the incident was a crime, a self-inflicted wound or something else.
Students have frank talks about race and identity at civil rights conference in Augusta
The Office of the Maine Attorney General hosted Monday’s conference with support from the Maine Humanities Council.
Police find no evidence of bomb at Farmingdale school after threat
Students returned to school at 1:15 p.m. after a “very methodical” sweep of the school found no evidence of a threat.
Two injured after car rolls over on Route 3 in Augusta on Monday
Their car struck a building, a tree and a cinder block well-head before stopping.
Wayne selectman makes way for new face on board
Longtime public official Peter Ault is not seeking re-election while Trent Emery, 35, is running unopposed in hopes he may “offer insight into the town’s needs.”