The grant from the Department of Justice is part of the coronavirus aid bill.
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
Poland to hold local elections in July
POLAND — Town officials set a new date for local elections at their meeting Tuesday night. At the brief session, selectpersons agreed to hold municipal elections July 14 to coincide with the state primary elections, according to Town Manager Matthew Garside. Tuesday’s meeting was held via Zoom teleconference, Garside said.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
John F. Murphy Homes director confirms three coronavirus cases
Officials at Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that the agency had launched an investigation into the outbreak.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
State probes possible coronavirus outbreak at John F. Murphy Homes in Auburn
Three cases are suspected at John F. Murphy Homes.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Court delays murder trial for man accused of shooting Jean Fournier in a Walmart parking lot
The trial of Gage Dalphonse had been scheduled for June, but has been postponed, possibly until next year.
Posted inMaine, News
Advocates: Numbers may not show the real toll COVID-19 is taking on domestic violence victims
Stay-at-home order may limit opportunities to call for help.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills
Birthday parades replace parties in time of pandemic
Police, fire and rescue personnel helping make celebrations special.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Sabattus driver injured when truck hits Lewiston apartment building
LEWISTON — A pickup truck caused minor damage when it struck a Sabattus Street building Thursday morning, police said. Shortly before 10 a.m., police were dispatched to 389 Sabattus St. where a green 2006 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Richard Beaudoin, 63, of Sabattus had traveled from the Aroma Joe’s parking lot and struck a […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Hit and run in Sabattus leaves smashed mailboxes in wake
Police seek identity of the driver of a Toyota Camry.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston police locate missing teens who ‘eloped’ from youth shelter
Two teens “eloped” from a Lewiston youth shelter last week.