Chris Williams covers courts and daytime crime at the Sun Journal where he has been a staff writer for more than two decades. He reports on local, state and federal courts as well as spot news, crashes, fires and other general mayhem. During his time at the Sun Journal, he has served on Sunday and enterprise staff, covering politics, state government, environmental and health care issues, sometimes tackling investigative stories. When he's not on the beat, Chris enjoys sailing, skiing and restoring his Victorian era home.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2020
Sheriffs release some convicted inmates early
Officers in Androscoggin and Oxford counties freeing up jail space.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2020
Contractors say seasonal homeowners fleeing to Maine to escape coronavirus
More Massachusetts and New York vehicle plates seen around Sugarloaf.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2020
Lewiston court brings inmates into courtroom via video
Technology links judges, attorneys and prisoners.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2020
Androscoggin County arrests are down, jail less crowded
Law enforcement in cities and towns asked to issue summonses if possible.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2020
Car downs pole in Lewiston; driver charged with OUI
LEWISTON — Police shut down Alfred A. Plourde Parkway for most of Friday morning after a car struck and broke a utility pole. The driver, Hong Nguyen, 25, of Lewiston was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of drugs, violation of condition of release, possession of schedule W drugs and possession of schedule […]
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PublishedMarch 19, 2020
Police still investigating Auburn Plaza shooting
A 19-year-old man remains hospitalized after suspected robbery attempt.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2020
Judge tosses cellphone evidence in Auburn manslaughter case
AUBURN — In a split decision, a judge threw out evidence from the seized cellphone of a New Gloucester man charged with manslaughter in 2017 after his car crashed with a motorcycle. Superior Court Justice MaryGay Kennedy also tossed information detailed in Steven Primavera’s medications. But Kennedy wrote in a 24-page order filed last week […]
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PublishedMarch 18, 2020
Spectrum offers two months of free internet service to some families with children learning at home
Charter Communications, parent company to Spectrum, says households who don’t already have internet service can call to get 60 days free access, including installation, as a way to aid families whose children are home because schools closed due to the coronavirus.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2020
Defense attorneys express concerns over court restrictions
Federal and state courts have pushed back jury trials until May 1.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2020
Man arrested after Lewiston stabbing
A Litchfield man is charged with aggravated assault.
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