DEAR ABBY: My husband and I relocated to a warmer climate a few years ago, putting us more than 1,000 miles away from my adult children. The kids all seem to think this trip was just for fun, and continue to ask me to “come home.” All three of them are busy with their own […]
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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Cancer: Rely on imagination to make the most of a tough situation
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Johnson, 28; Drea de Matteo, 48; Katey Sagal, 66; Dolly Parton, 74. Happy Birthday: Venture down paths you’ve never been down. Revive old ideas, and give them a makeover. It’s time to expand your interests and put your energy into matters that will bring a high return emotionally, financially […]
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Two drivers crash into telephone poles in Auburn
According to Auburn Police Sgt. Nathan Westleigh, two people crashed into separate telephone poles Saturday evening within 30 minutes of each other, resulting in minor injuries for one of the drivers.
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Girlfriend’s birthday bouquet arrives in shabby condition
DEAR ABBY: Is there a delicate way for me to tell my boyfriend not to use the same online floral delivery service again? The birthday bouquet he had delivered to me arrived with limp, wilted, torn petals and leaves and broken stems. It was one of those box-of-flowers deliveries. I doubt my boyfriend realized they […]
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Gemini: Don’t be misled by attraction
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Segel, 40; Jesse L. Martin, 51; Mark Messier, 59; Kevin Costner, 65. Happy Birthday: Look at all your options, and you’ll find a path that excites you. Positive change is heading your way, and handling matters personally will ensure that you get what you want. A lifestyle option will […]
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Bates College to host Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance on Jan. 19, 20
Bates College will host a free Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance Jan. 19 and 20.
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Can red light change Dad’s dementia diagnosis?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 78-year-old father is experiencing the early signs of dementia. It has been suggested that he try a $500 device that would aim a low-intensity red LED light into his nose to stimulate his brain and stabilize or perhaps even reverse the symptoms of dementia. On the surface, it seems like a […]
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Separated man is in no hurry to file for divorce
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating my boyfriend for almost a year. I love him, and we have an undeniable connection I have never had with anyone else. The problem is, he’s separated but not yet divorced from his wife. I have a hard time moving forward in the relationship and meeting his family when […]
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Taurus: Avoid saying anything if you can’t be honest
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Obama, 56; Jim Carrey, 58; Steve Harvey, 63; Betty White, 98. Happy Birthday: Stick to your plan, regardless of what others say or do. Maintaining balance, structure and a doable strategy will be necessary if you want to finish this year on top. Refuse to let an emotional situation […]
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Man disabled as a teen is haunted by parents’ inaction
DEAR ABBY: When I was a junior in high school, I sustained a neck injury (at school) that damaged my spinal cord. I recovered mostly from that, but I have residual weakness in my right side and severe neck pain. I was able to work until, at 57, I had to go on disability. Because […]