LEWISTON — Police said two juveniles staying at a local teen shelter eloped last week. Charity Bell, 14, and Elliot Dowd, 15, had been staying at New Beginnings youth shelter at 491 Main St. when they “eloped from the home” together April 8 and hadn’t returned, Lt. David St. Pierre said in a media statement. […]
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
Auburn man’s Alaska murder cold case stalls in court
Steven H. Downs, 45, is accused in the brutal death of a 20-year-old woman.
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We asked Maine’s largest employers: What’s your COVID-19 sick leave policy?
While some Maine companies are offering up to a month of extra paid time off, some are telling employees to dip into their own reserves.
Posted inMaine, News
As civil cases are stalled by coronavirus, technology keeps them going
State and federal courts have suspended hearings and trials.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Honduran man living in Turner sentenced for being in US illegally
Angel Isaula was sentenced to time served after U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested him Jan. 7 on a charge of being found in the United States after removal.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Poland taxpayers get two more months to pay spring bill
POLAND — Town officials voted earlier this week to waive accrued interest on April’s tax bills until July. “This gives another 60 days to pay your second half of your 2020 real estate or personal property taxes without interest accruing,” according to a message on the town’s website. The spring payment of the semiannual tax […]
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, Oxford Hills
Sheriffs brace for possibility of infected inmates, try to stock up on gear
No known cases of COVID-19 cases in Maine jails, prisons
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Stay-at-home violations: Law enforcement to focus on education rather than arrests
Authorities respond to Gov. Janet Mills’ order to stay home or risk criminal charges.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Mexican man living in Turner sentenced for being in the U.S. after removal
Egg farm worker had been deported twice in 2018.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Poland farmer and surgeon called to duty during pandemic
Plastic surgeon Dr. Charles Foley expects to be caring for COVID-19 patients as part of his U.S. Army Reserve unit.