Rick and Ron Savage’s Bethel restaurant, bar shuttered until Friday.
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 inBethel, News
Sunday River Brewing Co. owners back in court, seek to reopen, keep liquor license
Rick and Ron Savage, owners of the Bethel establishment, are hoping to reopen their restaurant and bar and keep their liquor license from being revoked.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills
Crews clean up around Lewiston and Auburn after a night of potent winds and heavy rain
The number of power outages for Central Maine Power customers peaked at 91,137 at 3 a.m. Tuesday.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log
• Justin L. Buker, 41, of 60 Back Bryant Road, Buckfield on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 8:40 p.m. Thursday at that address by Maine State Police. • Todd L. Bumbaugh, 54, of 6 Alexander Ave., Rumford on a charge of violation of condition of release, 6:15 a.m. Friday at that address […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
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 […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
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 […]
Posted inBethel, News, Oxford Hills
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.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
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 […]
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
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 […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
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.’