Documents released Tuesday provide insight into what might have motivated Robert Card and details about the manhunt that followed last week’s shootings.
Christopher Williams
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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CMMC’s head doctor says staff response to mass shooting ‘heroic’
Within minutes, about 50 patients were moved into hallways and other spaces to make room for the incoming victims of a mass shooting that claimed the lives of 18 men and women and injured 13 others
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Lewiston hospital CEO paints grim picture of night of shooting
Steven G. Littleson says eight wounded remain at Central Maine Medical Center.
Posted inLocal & State
Fryeburg Fair sued over spectator injury
Gene Miner says he was standing at the rail during a harness race when he was struck by the starting gate.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Free speech or uncivil discourse? Maine association advises tamping down on public comments at school board meetings
The Maine School Management Association has suggested schools adopt policies that prohibit offensive speech and complaints against specific staff or students at board meetings, but First Amendment advocates say it’s a step too far.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Jury rules for Lewiston woman in religious discrimination case against hospital
Helen Crabtree complained Central Maine Medical Center discriminated against her because of her religious beliefs.
Posted inMaine 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 inMaine Crime
Norway man charged with murder of estranged wife
A grand jury indicts Andrew J. St. George for killing Barbara St. George July 7.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Maine seeks civil rights injunction against New Hampshire man
The defendant reportedly accosted the alleged victim at Oxford Casino, called him a racial slur and threatened him.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Norway man ran over his wife in his truck and stabbed her, police say
When investigators arrived at the Norway home, they found the victim lying in the driveway, the defendant’s pickup truck parked on top of her.