Lewiston native will assist Bishop Robert Deeley in diocesan administration.
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.
Parents with joint custody struggle in uncertain time
Courts have suspended hearings in most civil cases, including family matters, due to the coronavirus pandemic
Rumford’s suspension of EMS services could trigger investigation
Town officials did not give state 30-day notice as required.
Sheriffs release some convicted inmates early
Officers in Androscoggin and Oxford counties freeing up jail space.
Contractors say seasonal homeowners fleeing to Maine to escape coronavirus
More Massachusetts and New York vehicle plates seen around Sugarloaf.
Lewiston court brings inmates into courtroom via video
Technology links judges, attorneys and prisoners.
Androscoggin County arrests are down, jail less crowded
Law enforcement in cities and towns asked to issue summonses if possible.
Car downs pole in Lewiston; driver charged with OUI
LEWISTON — Police shut down Alfred A. Plourde Parkway for most of Friday morning after a car struck and broke a utility pole. The driver, Hong Nguyen, 25, of Lewiston was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of drugs, violation of condition of release, possession of schedule W drugs and possession of schedule […]
Police still investigating Auburn Plaza shooting
A 19-year-old man remains hospitalized after suspected robbery attempt.
Judge tosses cellphone evidence in Auburn manslaughter case
AUBURN — In a split decision, a judge threw out evidence from the seized cellphone of a New Gloucester man charged with manslaughter in 2017 after his car crashed with a motorcycle. Superior Court Justice MaryGay Kennedy also tossed information detailed in Steven Primavera’s medications. But Kennedy wrote in a 24-page order filed last week […]