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Christopher Williams Sun Journal

Christopher 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.

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Published
January 27, 2021

Police arrest 18-year-old in Lisbon stabbing

A 17-year-old boy was stabilized at CMMC and moved to a Portland hospital.
Published
January 25, 2021

Police look for Lewiston man believed connected to Sunday assaults involving knife, baseball bat

Victims are expected to recover from injuries.
Published
January 22, 2021

Judicial order sets new limits on court appearances over COVID-19 concerns

Police agencies adjust to restrictions placed on each court.
Published
January 19, 2021

Police: Father claims daughter told by ‘voices’ to kill him

The father of an 11-year-old Auburn girl who stabbed him also told police that he had been having difficulties parenting his daughter.
Published
January 15, 2021

Judge orders Auburn girl held and evaluated in stabbing case

Police say the 11-year-old girl stabbed her father after blindfolding him.
Published
January 4, 2021

Wounded Auburn suspect in good condition after getting shot by police during chase

Kyle Edwards, who police said attempted to reverse a stolen truck into a Lewiston PD sergeant, faces five charges.
Published
January 1, 2021

One-quarter of Maine’s 2020 homicide cases in Lewiston and Auburn

State officials say four murder cases were reported in the Twin Cities in 2020.
Published
December 30, 2020

Sunday River Brewing Co. owners seek court reversal of license nonrenewal

After a renewal of the restaurant’s license to operate was rejected this week, the Savage brothers are back in court in an effort to overturn the decision.
Published
December 28, 2020

Androscoggin County jail sues state after housing its prisoners during pandemic

As the state sought to protect its prisons from COVID-19 infection, it transferred that risk to the counties’ detention facilities, writes the Androscoggin County’s attorney.
Published
December 28, 2020

State rejects Sunday River Brewing Co.’s appeal of license loss

The Bethel restaurant and bar had hoped a hearing officer would reverse a decision by state officials against renewing the business’ eating and catering license.