DEAR ABBY: I have never been in love before, and I have just learned the man I’m seeing is a former felon. It was nothing having to do with sexual violence or killing anyone. I’m afraid if my family finds out, they will judge him. He works seven days a week and lives in a […]
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.
Pisces: Put yourself first and consider options before making decisions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seth Green, 46; Mary Steenburgen, 67; Robert Klein, 78; Nick Nolte, 79. Happy Birthday: Source out exactly what you need to know and do before you take on something that can eat up valuable time. Plans should be put in place to ensure that what you accomplish this year is […]
Lengthy battle with cellulitis deserves another look
DEAR DR ROACH: I am having a serious, lengthy battle with cellulitis on my lower leg. For nearly three months, nothing any doctor has recommended or prescribed has worked. The inflammation and skin discoloration have not abated even with three days of intravenous injections of antibiotics and three courses of antibiotic pills. I have soaked […]
Teen in sketchy situation resists efforts to help her
DEAR ABBY: My 15-year-old granddaughter has lived for the past several years in an environment with adults who have done drugs, can’t or won’t keep a job and are in and out of jail. I want her to have a better life, and I try to explain what a responsible adult life looks like. But […]
Aquarius: Focus on your emotional, mental, and physical well-being
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 42; Chris Rock, 55; Garth Brooks, 58; James Spader, 60. Happy Birthday: Change may not be your first choice, but it will be necessary. Adapt, and you will come out on top. Relax, observe and follow the path of least resistance. It’s a time of self-discovery, realization and […]
Spinal cord stimulator may be option for severe back pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 83-year-old African American female who is contemplating having a neurostimulator implanted in my back. I am a noninsulin diabetic, and my last A1C was 6.7. I had a laminectomy with fusion 15 years ago. I have researched the procedure and found many cons as opposed to pros. What are […]
Shower guest questions need for giving bride a second gift
DEAR ABBY: My niece on my husband’s side was engaged to be married two years ago. There was a bridal shower, and everyone gave gifts or gift cards. Two weeks after the shower, the wedding was canceled because of the groom-to-be’s infidelities. The shower gifts and gift cards were never returned nor was anyone reimbursed. […]
Capricorn: Confront loved ones going back on their promises
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rick Astley, 54; Axl Rose, 58; Kathy Najimy, 63; Tom Brokaw, 80. Happy Birthday: The decisions you face this year will change your relationship with others as well as the path you take. Reserving your energy for what’s most important will ensure that you are successful in your pursuits. The […]
Good hygiene and vaccination go hand in hand to combat flu
DEAR DR. ROACH: There are a lot of flu cases in my state, and people are very worried. My mom, a retired nurse, says that I should wash my hands several times a day for at least 20 seconds each time, including under my nails, between my fingers, and the backs of my hands, because […]
Man facing second divorce mulls reunion with first wife
DEAR ABBY: I was married to a wonderful, beautiful woman when we were much younger. We got married because of an unplanned pregnancy. After some years, we both had grown in different directions, and we divorced. We remained friends even after I remarried. I’m now in the early stages of my second divorce because I […]