DEAR ABBY: Thirty years ago, a friend of my husband’s roommate passed away of AIDS and was cremated. His family had ostracized him. I have no idea who they are or where they are. The roommate left and later died, also from AIDS. He left his friend’s ashes in his old room in my husband’s […]
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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Libra: Don’t get sucked into other people’s drama
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Handler, 59; Pat Benatar, 67; George Foreman, 71; Rod Stewart, 75. Happy Birthday: Engage in what makes you happy. Look at your options, and put your experience to good use. What you’ve learned the past few years will come in handy when dealing with people, cutting deals and taking […]
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Fish oil supplements: friend or foe?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have heard that fish oil can clog the arteries and cause problems, but I’ve also heard it’s good to take. I don’t know if it is good or bad! Can you help me out with this? — G.G. ANSWER: There remains controversy about fish oil, but recent studies prompted the U.S. […]
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Couple is target of ridicule for their healthy lifestyle
DEAR ABBY: We need advice about how to respond to friends and family who poke fun or show disdain because of our healthy lifestyle. We are in our 60s. We rarely eat out, and when we do, we avoid fast food. We cook most of our meals with an emphasis on vegetables, fruits, fish and […]
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Virgo: Persuasion can help garner support for change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nina Dobrev, 31; Kate Middleton, 38; Dave Matthews, 53; Jimmy Page, 76. Happy Birthday: Put on your thinking cap, and start moving in a direction that brings you joy. Consider your priorities and how best to accomplish what’s likely to make you feel content, satisfied and accomplished. An unexpected opportunity […]
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Mechanic Falls game warden fined $300 for disorderly conduct
Jeremy Judd pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon in a Bangor courtroom.
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Lewiston man sentenced to 7 days in jail for role in Donald Giusti’s death
A Lewiston man who was involved in a deadly melee at Kennedy Park in 2018 that killed Donald Giusti, 38, of Lewiston was sentenced to 7 days in Androscoggin County Jail.
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What’s the best time to fix a Dupuytren’s contracture?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old active lady. I recently noticed a wrinkle in my palm near my ring finger. I had a consultation with a nearby doctor, and he diagnosed Dupuytren’s contracture. He said I should come back when the finger is curved down. I was surprised! Wouldn’t it be better to have […]
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Sister gets more of man’s time than his wife and kids
DEAR ABBY: I don’t know how to handle this. My husband of 29 years spends more time with his sister and her family than he does with me and our children. If I say anything about it, he jumps all over me, defending her. He says she doesn’t have anyone to help her. But Abby, […]
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Leo: Keeping things simple will have a positive effect
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cynthia Erivo, 33; Gaby Hoffmann, 38; Sarah Polley, 41; Shirley Bassey, 83. Happy Birthday: You’ll have plenty going for you, and if you keep your emotions out of your decision-making process, everything will move along as planned. Stay focused on your deadlines, and be persistent about the way you want […]