CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alicia Keys, 39; Mia Kirshner, 45; Ana Ortiz, 49; Jenifer Lewis, 63. Happy Birthday: Remain cool, calm and in control this year. Take a serious look at what’s happened in the past, and consider how you want to transpose your life into something that brings you happiness and satisfaction. Don’t […]
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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Symptoms lead diagnosis of COPD and emphysema
DEAR DR. ROACH: What tests check for emphysema? Are they the same tests for COPD? My age is 80. — P.T. ANSWER: There are two main forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The main risk factor is cigarette smoking, but there are other risk factors, including a genetic condition, alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency. […]
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Wife of a serial philanderer plans ahead for his funeral
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 37 years. During that time, my husband has cheated on me and fathered several children . As we have grown older, I have begun to think about final arrangements. If he dies, would I be wrong for not giving him a funeral or memorial service or having one […]
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Sagittarius: An original idea will help attract attention
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mischa Barton, 34; Tatyana Ali, 41; Ed Helms, 46; Neil Diamond, 79. Happy Birthday: Use intelligence and experience to help you avoid making the same mistake twice. Living in the past will not help you move forward. Be quick to assess situations so you don’t waste time on someone or […]
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Amlodipine not associated with BP medicine recalls
DEAR DR. ROACH: I keep hearing that amlodipine, my blood pressure medicine, has a cancer-causing agent in it. I had ovarian cancer surgery in 2010. So far, my doctors say I am doing well. I am very concerned the amlodipine might be to blame. — M.H. ANSWER: I do not find any literature showing a […]
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Talkative woman gives her friend the silent treatment
DEAR ABBY: I’m a busy woman. My friend “Adele” was calling me excessively on my cellphone. She would call up to three times every day, even when I was at work. When I would take her call, she’d start questioning me, asking me what I was so busy with. At times she would lecture me […]
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Scorpio: Get rid of stress by being active
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tiffani Thiessen, 46; Mariska Hargitay, 56; Gail O’Grady, 57; Richard Dean Anderson, 70. Happy Birthday: Gather information to formulate a plan, but don’t make an impulsive move, regardless of what others do this year. Time is on your side, and building a solid foundation for your long-term plans will get […]
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Turner man sentenced for child pornography on phone
Miguel Roman Jr., 42, was charged with 10 counts.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Lewiston police arrest 7 suspects in a ‘proactive enforcement’ effort
Six men from Lewiston and one from Connecticut were taken into custody Tuesday evening.
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Timing and food can be important in effectiveness of Viagra
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I are very fortunate to have had a happy relationship for many years. Our lovemaking has always been a pleasure for both of us. Now, we have to add Viagra to the mix. Sometimes it works; sometimes it doesn’t, which is a disappointment to both of us. Is there […]