DEAR DR. ROACH: The new laws concerning prescription of opioids, especially the requirement of three-day or seven-day prescriptions, has caused quite a disruption in our area, causing some doctors to take early retirement. Doctors should decide how long to treat patients. There are people who could get liver failure taking Tylenol or overusing aspirin. The […]
Matthew Daigle
Matthew Daigle is a court reporter at the Norway bureau of the Sun Journal and has worked for the company for more than six years. He covers the courts, Oxford County government, and the towns of Norway, Paris and Otisfield. He lives in Greene with his fiance, his two Siamese cats and his 13-year old chihuahua. In his spare time, he likes to read, watch movies and listen to podcasts about the television show “Survivor.” He is a graduate of the University of Maine at Farmington and earned a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing.
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Leo: Don’t let change lead to an argument — take the high road instead
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Asa Butterfield, 23; Hillary Scott, 34; Taran Killam, 38; Susan Boyle, 59. Happy Birthday: A little will go a long way this year. Hone your skills, and focus on what matters the most to you. You’ve spent too many years spreading yourself thin doing for others and not enough time […]
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Long-absent dad chooses friend over his own family
DEAR ABBY: My father has been mostly absent from my life. We reconnected when I was an adult. I have always had feelings of abandonment, and because of this, I have constantly tried to build a relationship with him and allow him to have one with his grandchildren. Dad met my friend of 10 years, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Police log
Arrests Androscoggin County • Chase Hunter, 25, of Brunswick, on charges of domestic violence terrorizing, criminal trespassing, criminal mischief, and a probation hold, 1:45 a.m. Tuesday on Gartley Street in Lisbon. Auburn • Madison Leighton, 18, of Auburn, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 3:33 p.m. Tuesday at 100 Western Ave. Accidents Auburn • […]
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Med-Care to continue responding to Rumford EMS calls, despite board vote
The union representing ambulance employees said residents will be served.
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Elderberry syrup and allergy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old male who lives in Louisiana. I have suffered seasonal allergies all my life. They seem to be present almost year-round as I get older. I have tried every over-the-counter medication I can find and some prescription medications, with little long-term relief. The new rage here to combat these […]
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Cancer: Others will follow in your footsteps if you change your attitude
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Szohr, 35; Ewan McGregor, 49; Christopher Walken, 77; Shirley Jones, 86. Happy Birthday: Listen carefully; you’ll find it easier to make the best decision. Learn from what you have experienced, and you’ll know exactly how to navigate your way through the changes you encounter. Stay focused on what you […]
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Revenge on cheating fiance is delivered on wedding day
DEAR ABBY: This is an open letter to all those women who write to you knowing their men cheated on them and then ask, “Should I marry him?” In their hearts they already know the answer; they just want YOU to tell them “NO!” My mother saw my fiance’s car around town, parked at various […]
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After prostate removal, where does PSA come from?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Some 20 years ago, as I was turning 50, a biopsy confirmed prostate cancer. I elected to deal with that through surgery, a radical perineal prostatectomy. For the following 10 years, follow-up blood tests came back showing PSA at “less than 0.1,” which I interpreted to mean levels below the detectable limit. […]
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Gemini: Keep your ideas to yourself, or risk someone stealing credit
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katy Mixon, 39; Celine Dion, 52; Eric Clapton, 75; Warren Beatty, 83. Happy Birthday: It’s time to get serious about what you want to do next. Making a move that will help you parlay what you have experienced and learned into a new direction will boost your enthusiasm and encourage […]