Patrick J. Maher, 24, appeared Wednesday via video in a Lewiston courtroom, charged with the murders of Troy and Dulsie Varney. All affidavits for the case have been sealed for one month at the request of Maher’s lawyer.
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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Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Suspect charged with murder in stabbing of Turner couple
Patrick J. Maher, who rented a room from Troy and Dulsie Varney, was in custody Friday.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Eight-year-old girl falls from chairlift at Sugarloaf ski resort
Ski lift attendants “mostly broke her fall” with a mat below her chair. She was taken to the hospital.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Judge allows release of 11-year-old Auburn girl accused of stabbing father
The girl will be allowed to stay with a relative if she abides by a safety plan that includes house confinement.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Police admit errors in affidavits for search warrants of Auburn man in Alaska murder
Attorneys for Steven H. Downs, charged with rape and murder in 1993 case, are seeking to exclude evidence from trial, and ask police about previous leads.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Evidence heard in 1993 Alaska murder case brought against Auburn man
Steven Downs, charged with the 1993 rape and murder of a 20-year-old Alaska woman, was connected to the case via DNA evidence, say police.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Mexico man denies charges in fatal collision with Rumford bicyclist
Police said Alger Aleck struck Dorothy McKellick on Route 2 last May
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Loss from commercial garage fire in Lisbon estimated at $1 million
Wood stove piping in outside wall cited as cause.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Judicial order sets new limits on court appearances over COVID-19 concerns
Police agencies adjust to restrictions placed on each court.