Maine police are investigating human remains at Casella Waste Systems plant on River Road.
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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Jury acquits Gage Dalphonse of murder in fatal shooting at Auburn Walmart
Jean Fournier, 41, of Turner was shot twice in the back July 27, 2019, in the parking lot on Mount Auburn Avenue.
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Tip leads police to human remains at Casella recycling center in Lewiston
Detectives and the medical examiner recovered remains that will undergo postmortem examination.
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Murder or self-defense: Auburn man’s trial gets underway
Gage Dalphonse shot Jean Fournier twice in the back in a Walmart parking lot in 2019.
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Slower testing of inmates impedes booking at Auburn jail
Sheriff says COVID-19 infected inmates filling up holding cells at Androscoggin County Jail.
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Three juveniles arrested in fatal weekend Lewiston fire
The youths, who are in their early teens, were taken to a detention facility.
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Jury selection begins in murder trial stemming from Auburn parking lot shooting
Trial of Gage Dalphonse, charged in the 2019 shooting of Jean Fournier of Turner at the Auburn Walmart, has been moved from Auburn to Augusta.
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Hartford man sentenced to 50 years for girlfriend’s murder
The judge said it was one of the most brutal beatings he had ever experienced as a judge and homicide prosecutor.
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Owner of Lewiston dog who attacked neighbor won’t be prosecuted
DA says court fines might take away from compensation for victim Constance Veilleux, who has undergone five surgeries and is scheduled for another next week.
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New eviction moratorium raising more questions in Lewiston
The more targeted eviction moratorium can be confusing, and may not have a big impact in Maine, some experts say.