DEAR ABBY: After an abusive relationship ended 14 years ago, I stayed single and raised my small son to adulthood. I dated here and there, but never found anyone I had serious feelings for who also felt the same way about me until seven months ago. My feelings for my boyfriend are strong, and it’s […]
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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Sagittarius: Avoid overindulgence to stay productive
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Peyton Manning, 44; Alyson Hannigan, 46; Jim Parsons, 47; Louie Anderson, 67. Happy Birthday: Slow down, and enjoy what life has to offer. You don’t have to be superhuman. Impulsive actions will lead to trouble. Strategize first and act later. Look inward, ask yourself hard questions and formulate what you […]
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Nontraditional treatment versus pain meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: At least three times a year I suffer from a pinched nerve. According to my physician, it is due to osteoarthritis and/or stress and bad posture. The pain can make me nauseated at times. On one occasion, it drove me to go to an emergency clinic. The physician prescribed gabapentin. After researching […]
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Police log
Arrests Auburn • Joseph Rudebush, 30, of Lewiston, on a charge of violating conditions of release, 6:15 p.m. Monday at 62 Harvard St. Accidents Auburn • A tractor-trailer driven by Seth T. Provost, 35, of Poland was slowing for a red light when the rear axle fell onto the road at 7:55 a.m. Friday at […]
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Woman insists that her husband give up letters from late wife
DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Charlie,” and I have been married for seven years. We are in our mid-60s. This is the second marriage for both of us. He was widowed some years before we met. We have a good marriage. He is sweet and caring, but one issue causes friction between us. It’s about letters […]
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Scorpio: Make a plan and chase your dreams
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Monaghan, 44; Keri Russell, 44; Catherine Keener, 61; Chaka Khan, 67. Happy Birthday: Hash over the possibilities and how best to approach the goals you set. Make sure you understand what’s entailed and the time involved before you agree to begin something new. Realism, coupled with practicality, will be […]
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The risks and rewards of osteoporosis treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am interested in your opinion of the drug Fosamax. I am a 63-year-old female who recently had my first bone density scan. The results were severe osteopenia. On the FRAX tool, I have a 10-year probability of a major osteoporotic fracture of 10%, with a hip fracture risk at 2%. The […]
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Police log
Lewiston • Gilles Tshidimu, 27, of Lewiston, on a charge of aggravated domestic violence assault, 4:17 p.m. Sunday, at 350 Randall Road.
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Pregnant teen seeks advice for raising her child well
DEAR ABBY: I recently found out I am pregnant. I’m only 17 and scared I won’t be a good mother. I’m also anxious about giving birth. I’m due in three months, so I know time is going by fast. My mother never taught me right from wrong, and having to raise a child at my […]
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Libra: Don’t do tasks for others unless you benefit from it
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Reese Witherspoon, 44; Elvis Stojko, 48; Bob Costas, 68; William Shatner, 89. Happy Birthday: Take one step at a time. Use reason when it comes to financial, professional and medical matters. Live within your means, practice moderation and avoid situations that could be costly, explosive or limiting. An opportunity to […]