The event aims at raising awareness of breast cancer and highlights the therapeutic benefits of paddling.
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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Lewiston attorney loses license for 5 years
Neil S. Shankman III gave up his law license after a complaint was filed against him by a former client alleging inappropriate conduct.
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Posted inLocal & State, 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 inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn man denies federal gun charges
Anthony Jones is accused of making three so-called “strawman” purchases of guns from licensed dealers on behalf of other people.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Woodstock man to serve 5-year sentence from 2019 crash
Ethan Rioux-Poulios admitted Tuesday to violating his probation from a 2019 vehicular manslaughter sentence when he allegedly led police on a chase last year in Oxford County.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Medical malpractice case against Lewiston hospital goes to trial
A Poland man is suing Central Maine Medical Center for allegedly mishandling his prostate cancer.
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 inCops & Courts, 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 inLewiston-Auburn, News
Man killed crossing Center Street in a wheelchair is identified
The man was attempting to cross Center Street at night against the traffic flow and not in a marked crosswalk, police say.
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Rumford man charged in brother’s December death fails to show up for arraignment
Police said the shooting death followed Shay L. McKenna’s argument with his mother over payment to his older brother for shoveling snow.