John Rioux-Poulios is charged in the death of John Pikiell, 70, of Norway, whose car was rear-ended.
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, Maine Crime, News
Witnesses say Massachusetts man tried to rob woman, then shoot her in the head
Nine shell casings were found in the area of the incident on Bartlett Street.
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Police chiefs and sheriffs say chokeholds long ago outlawed
In the current climate of protests over charges of police brutality and racial profiling, police chiefs and sheriffs outline their policies.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Rabid fox attacks family cat in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Police said a rabid fox attacked a cat Thursday on Nob Hill Avenue off Webster Street. In a news statement, Lt. David St. Pierre said an animal control officer was notified by a homeowner that a fox had attacked the family pet. The owner was able to kill the fox before the officer […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Tambrands plant reports six additional COVID-19 cases
Thirteen people in all at the Auburn facility have tested positive for the virus.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man appears in court on murder charge
Bryan W. Peabody is charged in the Wednesday stabbing death of Lawrence Kilkenny of Lewiston.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Appeals court sides with lower court in dismissing drowning lawsuit
A 13-year-old Lewiston boy was on a school field trip at Range Pond when he disappeared under the water and died.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lisbon’s Moxie Festival canceled
The Town Council canceled the annual event because of gathering restrictions related to the coronavirus
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Poland officials accept money for tree planting; unable to set Town Meeting date
POLAND — Local officials voted Tuesday to accept a state grant for tree planting at the town’s municipal complex. Town Manager Matthew Garside said Wednesday members of the Board of Selectpersons accepted a $4,000 grant under the Canopy Program administered by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The money will be used to […]
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Lawyer for Auburn man charged with murder seeks sanctions against prosecutors
James Howaniec says he received 5,000 pages of discovery more than a year after Steven Downs was charged in a 27-year-old Alaska cold case, and has asked for more time to file additional motions.