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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.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Police look for Lewiston man believed connected to Sunday assaults involving knife, baseball bat

by Christopher Williams January 25, 2021January 26, 2021

Victims are expected to recover from injuries.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills

Judicial order sets new limits on court appearances over COVID-19 concerns

by Christopher Williams January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Police agencies adjust to restrictions placed on each court.

Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 22, 2021

by Christopher Williams January 22, 2021

• Ralph G. Buck, 42, of 137 Knox St., Rumford, on charges of violation of condition of release and refusing to submit to arrest or detention, 6:54 a.m. Wednesday in Mexico by Mexico Police Department. • Eva J. Quinn, 34, of 14 Hathaway Lane, Dixfield on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 4:39 […]

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Fire at Lewiston marijuana business checked for possible code violations, official says

by Christopher Williams January 21, 2021January 22, 2021

Electrical and building improvements appear to have been made without proper permitting, according to a city official.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Police: Father claims daughter told by ‘voices’ to kill him

by Christopher Williams January 19, 2021January 20, 2021

The father of an 11-year-old Auburn girl who stabbed him also told police that he had been having difficulties parenting his daughter, and that he used physical force, including slapping and spanking, on her.

Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 19, 2021

by Christopher Williams January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

• Brianne C. Dunleavy, 33, transient, on charges of violation of protective order, fugitive from justice and violating condition of release, 10:31 p.m. Thursday at 85 Pleasant St., Oxford, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Krystal L. Ryan, 21, of 20 Congress St., Rumford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 2:02 p.m. […]

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Charles Nero: King’s vision realized when all can sing ‘My county ’tis of thee sweet land of liberty’

January 17, 2021January 16, 2021

“When (King) refers to, ‘My country tis of thee,’ he’s calling on that tradition, America’s hymn, that African Americans must be included in America for their freedom and democracy and justice to have meaning,” the Bates College professor said.