Ryan Curran, 37, charged in connection with a fatal crash last week in Lewiston.
Christopher Williams
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man sues Auburn police, trial starts
Romelly ‘Marcus’ Dastinot claims three officers used excessive force when they arrested him in 2014 outside an Auburn club.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2022, News, Politics
Minot voters OK school budget, spending for broadband expansion
MINOT — Voters ratified the proposed Regional School Unit 16 budget of nearly $25.9 million Tuesday by a vote of 192-63. The school budget for Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland passed an initial vote at a district meeting in May, but needed a second vote Tuesday to implement the budget for the upcoming school year. […]
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: June 13, 2022
• Jeremiah C. Adams, 47, of 73 Howe Hill Road, Greenwood, on a charge of fugitive from justice, 11:28 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, in Rumford, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Reece Gilmore, 53, of 677 Waterford Road, Sweden, on charges of refusing to submit to arrest or detention, operating under the influence of alcohol […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Minot voters to decide on school, internet spending
Ballots will be cast and the Town Office on Tuesday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston toddler revived by 4 Narcan doses
Police found the 1½-year-old boy unresponsive when they were dispatched to a Lewiston home Sunday night.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lisbon man who fled jail without pants charged with drug crimes
David R. Mockler is recovering from injuries he sustained when he jumped from the roof of the Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn last month.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston woman charged in toddler’s apparent overdose
Police administered Narcan to the 1½-year-old boy — who is expected to recover.
Posted inFranklin, News
Student, foster parent and state sue RSU 73 over alleged violation of disability rights laws
The student, who has autism, was removed from an integrated classroom to work with a tutor, the federal lawsuit says.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: June 6, 2022
Buddy J. Grant, 28, of 74 Kimball Ave., Mexico, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 1:25 p.m. Sunday, June 5, in Mexico, by Mexico Police Department. Christopher C. Stevens, 31, of 23 Pioneer St., West Paris, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 11:51 p.m. Saturday, June 4, in Norway, […]