Oxford County was hit hardest with nearly 6,500 customers by late morning.
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.
Oxford County arrest log: March 26, 2021
• Michael R. Brown, 31, of 60 Main St., Mexico, on a charge of domestic violence assault with priors, 4:54 p.m. Tuesday in Mexico by Mexico Police Department. • Jeffrey L. Brochu, 51, of 15 Holman Ave., Mexico, on two counts of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs, 7:28 p.m. Wednesday at that address by Oxford […]
Video: Bikers show support to abused children appearing in Lewiston court
Members of the Maine Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse stood outside 8th District Court most of the day.
Bullets hit Lewiston building; no injuries reported
Police said gunshots were reported Tuesday night on College Street.
Court papers detail scene in Turner couple’s killing
A police affidavit describes how an intruder broke into the home of Troy and Dulsie Varney and how Troy Varney subdued the suspect.
Lewiston man gets five years for gun charge
Baron Holmes struggled for success, even went to college, but a lifetime of being around drugs landed him back in prison.
Oxford County arrest log: March 22, 2021
• Jennie M. Friree, 42, of 223 Paris Hill Road, South Paris, on charges of violation of protection from abuse order and violation of condition of release, 2:59 p.m. in Oxford by Oxford Police Department. • Sarah L. Green, 36, of 546 Norway Road, Waterford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 11:32 […]
Lewiston teen reported missing since Thursday
The girl had been staying at a Lewiston youth shelter when she disappeared.
Police learn to detect impairment while volunteers get stoned at Auburn training institute
The private, for-profit facility conducts sessions for law enforcement officers, including field sobriety tests for drivers impaired by cannabis.
Litchfield man faces charge in Sabattus crash
A judge assigned a lawyer to represent Matthew Byras in the felony connected to the October head-on collision.