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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PublishedJanuary 25, 2021
Loss from commercial garage fire in Lisbon estimated at $1 million
Wood stove piping in outside wall cited as cause.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2021
Judicial order sets new limits on court appearances over COVID-19 concerns
Police agencies adjust to restrictions placed on each court.
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PublishedJanuary 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, and that he used physical force, including slapping and spanking, on her.
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PublishedJanuary 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.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2021
Norway man charged with drug crimes after traffic stop in Naples
Authorities found fentanyl, cocaine and crack in the vehicle.
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PublishedJanuary 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.
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PublishedDecember 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.
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PublishedDecember 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.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2020
Sunday River Brewing Co. appeals DHHS fines and restaurant license denial
Owners ask court to intervene immediately to keep the Bethel business open.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2020
New Gloucester man to serve three years for fatal Auburn crash
Steven Primavera pleaded guilty manslaughter, drug charges.
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Portland businesses struggle to keep up with new $18 hazard pay
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Vermonter who made Bernie Sanders’ famous mittens credits South Portland teacher
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Health care systems open new COVID-19 vaccine clinics, but vaccine supply remains limited
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Fred Fournier, master plumber in Wells, dies of injuries from snowmobiling crash
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Maine preparing central registry for COVID-19 vaccinations