CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darren Criss, 33; Michael Sheen, 51; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 58; Barbara Hershey, 72. Happy Birthday: Take the path that leads to greater creativity, and you will embrace personal growth. Rid yourself of guilt and other complexities you face due to past occurrences, and learn from experience. Consider what you want […]
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.
Exposing the French paradox
DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend told me that her husband, who is 80, is claiming that the French eat a lot of butter, cream, cheese, pastries and red meat, and have the lowest rate of heart disease in the world. That seems crazy to me, and I’m wondering if there’s any truth to it. She […]
Fear keeps jittery driver from getting a license
DEAR ABBY: I am trying hard to let go of my paralyzing fear of driving, which has prevented me from getting a license. I am not sure why I get so nervous and afraid when I get behind the wheel. I really need a car to get my family and myself around. I just wish […]
Scorpio: Be cautious with your money
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Oscar De La Hoya, 47; Gabrielle Anwar, 50; Clint Black, 58; Alice Cooper, 72. Happy Birthday: Change what’s necessary. Be willing to walk away from people who don’t share your views and situations that do not fit into your plans. Prepare to put in the energy required to infuse your […]
Lynch syndrome could link family’s cancers
DEAR DR. ROACH: On my mother’s side of the family, all four sisters out of seven children were diagnosed with cancer and have died from the disease. Their ages at the time they passed ranged between 60 and 70, and the type of cancer was different for each of them (lung, gallbladder, uterus and stomach). […]
Grandson living rent-free pushes grandparents’ buttons
DEAR ABBY: Our 24-year-old grandson “Raffy,” a college grad from a respected technical institution, couldn’t find a job for a year after graduation. He has been living with us for more than six months without paying rent because we wanted to help him get on his feet. Currently, his only responsibility is helping somewhat after […]
Libra: Give strong consideration to changing life’s direction
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Isla Fisher, 44; Nathan Lane, 64; Morgan Fairchild, 70; Blythe Danner, 77. Happy Birthday: Prepare to make things happen this year. Your strength, courage and desire to make a difference will inspire others to pitch in and help. Speak up, be direct and leave nothing to the imagination. It’s time […]
Volunteers build energy-efficient windows for families in Lewiston-Auburn
Several volunteers met Saturday and Sunday at St. Mary’s Nutrition Center on Bates Street to help assemble window insulating inserts for low-income families in the Lewiston-Auburn area.
Fight over luggage throws a wrench in plans for a cruise
DEAR ABBY: I paid $5,000 for a seven-day cruise with my grandkids. All I asked was for them to pack a carry-on and a backpack. My granddaughter and son are having a problem with it. I tried explaining that I’m handicapped and do not want to check a large bag for her because it’s a […]
Virgo: Idle hands will result in frustration, arguments
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shakira, 43; Christie Brinkley, 66; Brent Spiner, 71; Graham Nash, 78. Happy Birthday: Being progressive and forward-thinking will help you let go of the past. Channel your energy into worthwhile causes, and you will make connections that will help you advance. Learning to live in the moment and to make […]