DEAR ABBY: I’m 16 and have had trouble with romance for as long as I can remember. I’ve had almost 80 crushes since kindergarten. I counted. Right now I am close to a relationship with a boy at my school who is a year older. I have had feelings for “Ben” for almost a year, […]
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.
Tri-County Mental Health closes outpatient offices
Services will be provide by phone and Skype.
Local maple producers are canceling Maine Maple Sunday events
In a letter to maple farmers and producers, The Maine Maple Producers Association recommended that all Maine Maple Weekend events be postponed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Words of wisdom impart lesson in self-respect
DEAR ABBY: I have carried a worn clipping of your “Definition of Maturity” with me for many years because it has been inspirational to me. I even gave a copy of it to my younger brother. Is it part of one of your publications? I feel it is relevant today because both the young and […]
Gemini: Be wary of those trying to take advantage
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lily Collins, 31; Adam Levine, 41; Queen Latifah, 50; Vanessa Williams, 57. Happy Birthday: You have to be adaptable if you want to get ahead this year. Use your intelligence to consider suggestions others make. You will find workable solutions. Address emotional matters, and situations that have been less than […]
What’s causing double vision on downward glance?
DEAR DR. ROACH: For two weeks, I have had double vision when I look down to the lower side. Each eye is individually normal, but I have double vision when using both eyes. An MRI was done by my doctor and was normal. Now my doctor suspects myasthenia gravis. Please let me know whether it […]
Police log
Arrests Androscoggin County • Michael Hodgkins, 19, of Leeds, on an outstanding warrant for violating a protection from abuse order, 1:45 a.m. Tuesday at 333 Sumner Road in Leeds. • Michael Moore, 36, of Durham, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 1:50 p.m. Tuesday at 787 Stackpole Road in Durham. Accidents Auburn • A […]
Well-meaning grandmother is criticized for helping too much
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are not on the same page about helping with the grandkids. We moved here six years ago to be closer to my daughter, her husband and their two daughters. The older one is 9, and the younger is 6. Although the 6-year-old has multiple physical challenges and developmental delays, […]
High potassium levels require treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old male and have been diagnosed with a number of different medical conditions. I have one kidney (stage 4) and have had atrial fibrillation since 2008. Recently my nephrologist said I have high potassium levels. In order to treat this, he has prescribed a medicine called Veltassa. I started […]
Taurus: Taking charge will earn you respect of others
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mia Hamm, 48; Rob Lowe, 56; Gary Sinise, 65; Kurt Russell, 69. Happy Birthday: Don’t let anger or negativity be your downfall this year. Strive to see the good in everything and everyone. A positive attitude will help you discourage difficult encounters with people who can make your life difficult. […]