Ryan Barry’s attorney says the loss of Barry’s teenage sister changed him for life.
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.
Litchfield man faces felony drug and gun charges
James “JJ” Bourgoin held police at bay during a four-hour standoff in August.
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 9, 2023
• Thomas E. Begley, 31, of 4 Hazen St., Norway, on charges of violation of condition of release and disorderly conduct, 11:19 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Bradley C. Brookings, 56, of 30 Summit St., Mexico, on a probation revocation, 4:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in Mexico, by Mexico […]
Lewiston man charged with 2 felonies in September police chase
Witnesses say the pickup truck Robert G. True was driving reached speeds over 80 mph.
Gov. Janet Mills aims to pay funeral costs of Lewiston shooting victims
The governor hopes to cover the costs through a crime victims fund and her contingent account, her spokesman says.
Lewiston man held without bail on murder charge
Prosecutors are seeking a court hearing to show why Jerry Thibodeau should be held without bail on on the charge.
Shooter’s body found within 12 hours of suicide, authorities say
Police find Robert Card’s remains more than a mile from where he abandoned his car about two days earlier.
Former Franklin County Sheriff Dennis Pike dies
Dennis Pike served in law enforcement for more than four decades.
Livermore Falls man gets probation for Social Security and health care fraud
Rick V. Greene is ordered to repay state and federal government programs more than $70,000.
Minot officials reassess security at town buildings
MINOT — In the wake of the mass shootings in Lewiston last week, local officials Monday revisited the issue of town building complex security. At its regular Board of Selectmen meeting, members discussed the notion of updating security measures for the Town Hall building and other town facilities, including the Fire Department and highway garage […]