Helen Crabtree complained Central Maine Medical Center discriminated against her because of her religious beliefs.
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 inAndroscoggin County, News
Minot officials urge spending savings
The town’s chief administrator says she is looking to offset spending increases with grants and other outside revenues.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News
Former Franklin County prosecutor’s license to practice law is reinstated
Kayla Alves was convicted in federal court of tampering in connection to a medical marijuana distribution and money laundering scheme in Franklin County.
Posted inBethel, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 18, 2023
• Ryan A. Allen, 23, of 174 Fletcher Road, Auburn, on charges of domestic violence aggravated assault and domestic violence terrorizing, 12:16 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, on Laurel Lane in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Sean M. Dittman, 33, of 16 Medallion Road, Holbrook, Massachusetts, on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, River Valley
Trooper fatally shoots armed Rumford man accused of killing his brother
State police went to Rangeley Plantation to arrest Shay McKenna, who missed his arraignment on a manslaughter charge stemming from his brother’s shooting death.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrests: Sept. 13, 2023
• Shana M. Bock, 47, of 33405 Green Road, Leesburg, Florida, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 11:52 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, on Oxford Street in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Joseph Downs, 45, of 419 Cumberland St., Rumford, on charges of violation of condition of release and domestic violence […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Man killed crossing Center Street in a wheelchair is identified
The man was attempting to cross Center Street at night against the traffic flow and not in a marked crosswalk, police say.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston bank robber back behind bars
Keith Phillips was convicted of robbing Androscoggin Bank in Lewiston in 2018.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, River Valley
Rumford man charged in brother’s December death fails to show up for arraignment
Police said the shooting death followed Shay L. McKenna’s argument with his mother over payment to his older brother for shoveling snow.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 11, 2023
• Donnovan Bell, 18, of 207 Route 108, Rumford, on a charge of violation of protective order, 9:53 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, on Route 108, by Rumford Police Department. • Ebin H. Davis, 41, of 84 Main St., Porter, on three charges of failure to appear after bailed, 2:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, in South […]