The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maine said in a statement Thursday that the agreement will end the district’s “systemic and discriminatory practice” of excluding students from attending school for full days because of behaviors related to their disabilities, and will provide more support for English language learners.
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 inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: May 27, 2021
• Dylan M. Drake, 23, of 1319 Main St., Hartford, on a probation violation, 12:48 p.m. May 25 in South Paris by Probation and Parole Office. • Michael R. Lacourse, 42, of 180 High St., Portland, on a charge of failure to appear, 10:06 a.m. May 24 in Paris by Paris Police Department. • William […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Warden Service cautions safe boating over holiday weekend
State officials warn of dangers posed by not wearing life jackets.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lewiston police say a Brunswick couple and Connecticut man died Wednesday in crash
The investigation into the two-vehicle crash that killed three people and a dog on Lisbon Street continues Thursday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Greene man gets probation for Social Security fraud
Edwin N. Harris admitted to his crimes and vows to pay back the money.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn teen stable after ATV crash
Police said two teenagers had been towing a disabled ATV when they lost control on a hill.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man convicted in 2019 stabbing faces more federal prison time
The probation officer for Carlos Torres claims he violated his probation by assaulting a man with a knife in Lewiston and allegedly using drugs.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: May 24, 2021
• David H. Anderson Jr., 35, of 69 Beal St., Norway, on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 8:41 p.m. Sunday, May 23, in Norway by Norway Police Department. • Nicole K. Brough, 20, of 206 Main St., Norway, on a charge of failing to report, 8:17 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, at […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn apartment building fire caused by electrical failure
The 18 Hazel St. blaze that raged on May 19, 2021 displaced a dozen tenants and injured a firefighter.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn woman enters insanity defense in October shooting
Kachina Swasey’s attorney said she suffers from ‘major’ psychiatric issues.