The man used gasoline to help burn the brush.
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 inLewiston-Auburn, News
Bicyclist injured in Sabattus crash
Both operators were determined to be equally at fault and, as such, no summonses were issued.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
COVID-19 outbreak strikes Auburn jail
Three transport officers at Androscoggin County Jail test positive for the virus, prompting the state agency to step in to assist.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man denies murder charge in the shooting of Natasha Morgan, is held without bail
Jaquille Coleman fled the state after the shooting of a 19-year-old Lewiston woman in her driveway.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man denies murder charge in Auburn stabbing
Trai Larue, 22, pleaded not guilty in Androscoggin County Superior Court to the murder of Roger “Jordan” Cornell.
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New details emerge in Lewiston murder case
A police affidavit in the shooting of an 18-year-old man on Halloween lists eyewitnesses connecting an Auburn man to the scene.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log
• Aaron L. Barnes, 37, of 226 Brock School Road, Buckfield, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 1:18 p.m. Friday in Paris by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Jason A. Ellard, 37, of 49 Milligan Circle, Oxford, on charges of domestic violence assault and burglary, 2:40 a.m. Saturday • Jennie M. Friree, […]
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Leeds school evacuated after odor from propane tanks
The smell was due to an additive as a safety measure.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log
• Philip J. Brown, 37, of 29 McKay Road, Norway, on charges of violating condition of release and unlawful furnishing of scheduled drug, 9:44 p.m. Thursday by Norway Police Department. • Ralph G. Buck, 42, of 137 Knox St., Rumford, on a probation violation, 11:43 a.m. Tuesday by Mexico Police Department. • Lynze C. Cooper, […]
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Three crashes, including a fatal, in Auburn on Thursday afternoon
A local man died Thursday afternoon on Brighton Hill Road. Two more accidents on Route 4 sent one person to the hospital.