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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PublishedNovember 30, 2020
Lewiston man wants evidence tossed in hit-and-run case
AUBURN — A Lewiston man charged in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian seriously injured is seeking to have a judge toss out evidence in the felony case. A judge listened in Androscoggin County Superior Court on Monday to arguments for and against a motion by Brad Johnson, 41, who is seeking to have […]
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PublishedNovember 25, 2020
Three more COVID-19 outbreaks reported in Lewiston and Auburn
LEWISTON — Maine’s top doctor said Wednesday that his office is probing three new outbreaks of COVID-19 in the Twin Cities. At a media videoconference, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention director, Dr. Nirav Shah, noted two outbreaks of the virus in Lewiston and one in Auburn. He said three positive cases were reported […]
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PublishedNovember 23, 2020
Judge finds Sunday River Brewing Co. in contempt of court, orders higher fines
The owners of the Bethel restaurant say they’ll comply with judge’s order to close until their license is reinstated.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2020
Oxford County arrest log
• Bruce G. Brown, 65, of 7 Pratt Hill Road, Hartford, on a charge of operating ATV under the influence, 4:10 p.m. Friday in Paris by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Kelsey M. Chamberlain, 34, of 282 Fore St., Oxford, on charges of domestic violence assault and failure to appear after bailed, 11:22 a.m. Sunday […]
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PublishedNovember 20, 2020
Oxford County arrest log
• Shawn A Comeau, 39, of 38 Pleasant St., Peru on a charge of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs, 11:24 p.m. Thursday in Mexico by Maine State Police. • Lacey A. Drew, 32, of 2 Walker St., Bridgton on charges of burglary, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, theft by unauthorized use of property and […]
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PublishedNovember 20, 2020
Police: Lewiston man said gun fired accidentally during chase
Joshua Boyd’s attorney says he has concerns about the competency of his client who ‘appears very confused.’
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PublishedNovember 20, 2020
Lewiston police release new photo in attempted kidnapping
Police officials are looking for man captured on a surveillance camera who may have information about Thursday’s attempted abduction of a child.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2020
Rick Savage refuses to close Sunday River Brewing Co. despite court order
A judge issued an order for Sunday River Brewing Co. to close until its license suspension has been lifted.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2020
Oxford County arrest log
Harold M. Bemis, 66, of 44 Alex Ave., Mexico, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 11:08 p.m. Monday on Route 2 by Rumford Police Department. Dustin L. Kendall, 33, of 21 Abbott Hill Road, West Paris, on charges of domestic violence assault and violation of condition of release, 1:22 p.m. Tuesday in West Paris […]
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PublishedNovember 18, 2020
Man charged with attempted murder after morning shootout in Lewiston
Police officers and a suspect exchanged gunfire around 4:30 a.m. Later, they surrounded a Horton Street apartment building for about four hours, arresting two men in the afternoon.
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