Christopher Williams

Sun Journal

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.

Latest

Published
March 30, 2020

Monsignor Marc B. Caron returns to Maine

Lewiston native will assist Bishop Robert Deeley in diocesan administration.
Published
March 30, 2020

Parents with joint custody struggle in uncertain time

Courts have suspended hearings in most civil cases, including family matters, due to the coronavirus pandemic
Published
March 27, 2020

Rumford’s suspension of EMS services could trigger investigation

Town officials did not give state 30-day notice as required.
Published
March 26, 2020

Sheriffs release some convicted inmates early

Officers in Androscoggin and Oxford counties freeing up jail space.
Published
March 25, 2020

Contractors say seasonal homeowners fleeing to Maine to escape coronavirus

More Massachusetts and New York vehicle plates seen around Sugarloaf.
Published
March 24, 2020

Lewiston court brings inmates into courtroom via video

Technology links judges, attorneys and prisoners.
Published
March 20, 2020

Androscoggin County arrests are down, jail less crowded

Law enforcement in cities and towns asked to issue summonses if possible.
Published
March 20, 2020

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 […]
Published
March 19, 2020

Police still investigating Auburn Plaza shooting

A 19-year-old man remains hospitalized after suspected robbery attempt.
Published
March 18, 2020

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 […]

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