Police officials are looking for man captured on a surveillance camera who may have information about Thursday’s attempted abduction of a child.
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 inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Rick Savage refuses to close Sunday River Brewing Co. despite court order
A judge issued an order for Sunday River Brewing Co. to close until its license suspension has been lifted.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Man charged with attempted murder after morning shootout in Lewiston
Police officers and a suspect exchanged gunfire around 4:30 a.m. Later, they surrounded a Horton Street apartment building for about four hours, arresting two men in the afternoon.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Inmates at Auburn jail strike again, list concerns
Some inmates refuse meals at Androscoggin County Jail while issuing a letter outlining more than a dozen complaints to administrators.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Poland awarded for transfer station structure
The Maine Chapter of American Public Works Association presented the Excellence in Public Works Award to Poland’s Department of Public Works on Tuesday for its design and construction of an outdoor transfer facility.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man gets 8 years for selling crack cocaine
James Robertson, 30, had pleaded guilty last month to the Class C felony of distribution of cocaine base.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log
• Brian S. Cole, 47, of 1343 A Pequawket Trail, Brownfield on a charge of domestic violence assault, 4:15 a.m. Sunday in Brownfield by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Michael L. Errington, 54, of Milton Township on a charge of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs, 8:29 p.m. Saturday in Norway by Norway Police Department. • […]
Posted inMaine Crime, News, River Valley
Police say Mexico man failed sobriety test, appeared to be affected by drugs after bicyclist killed
Alger Aleck is expected to enter an initial plea at his arraignment scheduled for the last week of January.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log
• Joshua W. Appleby, 36, of 376 Perkins Valley Road, Woodstock, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 1:32 p.m. Monday by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Lester B. Bartlett, 28, of 331 Ahonen Road, Otisfield, on charges of eluding an officer, failing to stop for an officer, violation of condition of release […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Driver dies when a dump truck rolls over on Route 126 in Wales
WALES — The driver of a dump truck hauling gravel was killed Friday morning when the truck rolled over. Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy William Gagne said investigators are looking into the possibility that a medical issue caused the crash. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle; no other vehicles were involved, […]