• Donato Colello, 61, of 12 Boulder Ave., South Paris, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 9:03 a.m. Sunday in Paris by Paris Police Department. • David I. Philbrook, 54, of 98 Eddie Kahkonen Road, Norway, on charges of failing to stop for an officer, operating under the influence of alcohol and refusing to […]
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.
Norway man charged with drug crimes after traffic stop in Naples
Authorities found fentanyl, cocaine and crack in the vehicle.
Oxford County police log: Jan. 8, 2021
• Andrew A. Forbis, 45, of 123 Mountain View Road, Oxford, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 4:59 p.m. Monday in Oxford by Oxford Police Department. • Jennie M. Friree, 42, of 223 Paris Hill Road, Paris, on charges of domestic violence stalking, theft by deception and violation of condition of release, […]
Poland officials review sewer design
An extension is planned along Route 26.
Auburn man shot by police after chase in Lewiston appears in court
Kyle Edwards allowed to have a court-appointed attorney.
Androscoggin county workers test positive for COVID-19
A county official said he learned of cases in December.
Livermore man seriously injured in Auburn crash
Robert Phair Jr. was taken to the hospital after his pickup truck collided Monday with two vehicles on Route 4.
Wounded Auburn suspect in good condition after getting shot by police during chase
Kyle Edwards, who police said attempted to reverse a stolen truck into a Lewiston PD sergeant, faces five charges.
Oxford County arrest log
• Casey L. Braley, 28, of 1895 U.S. Route 2, Carthage, on a charge of failure to comply with Sex Offender Registration Act, third offense, 3:35 p.m. Thursday by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Robert W. Hatherley, 33, of 190 Summer St., Lisbon Falls, on a charge of violation of protection from abuse order and […]
Poland farmers say past year offered new challenges, newfound gratitude
POLAND — Just weeks after COVID-19 struck Maine in mid-March, Dr. Charles Foley was packing his bags to go serve his country. On March 31, the 57-year-old plastic surgeon who owns a farm with his wife was deployed by the U.S. Army Reserve to the epicenter of this country’s pandemic in New York City, where […]