DEAR ABBY: I am a 37-year-old man who is getting married for the first time. My fiancee, “Holly,” and I went to middle school and high school together, but never really got to know each other until a few years ago. I love her more than words can describe, and I’m happy to be getting […]
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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Aries: Don’t worry about what you can’t change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dot-Marie Jones, 56; Dave Foley, 57; Michael Stipe, 60; Patty Loveless, 63. Happy Birthday: Assess the rules, and adjust whatever it is you want to pursue accordingly. Keeping within boundaries will allow you more time to hone what you want to accomplish. Refuse to let emotional matters stand between you […]
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A tart remedy to keep kidney stones from recurring
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had a kidney stone, and the doctor used shock waves to clear it up. Now the doctor says he needs to take fresh lemon juice twice a day, all his life. None of the other men in the community center with stones have been recommended lemon juice. We would like […]
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History of put-downs causes broken trust between in-laws
DEAR ABBY: I have been happily married to my darling husband for 20 years. The problem is his sister. When we first met, she asked my husband if I was “for real” because I’m very outgoing and affectionate. In the early years, and until about six years ago, she would berate me with abusive criticism. […]
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Pisces: A little give and take will bring about positive change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eli Manning, 39; Danica McKellar, 45; Mel Gibson, 64; Victoria Principal, 70. Happy Birthday: Keep your life simple, straightforward and within your comfort zone. Refuse to get drawn into other people’s melodrama or situations that will stand between you and what you want to accomplish this year. Expand your mind, […]
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Granulomas in sarcoidosis can make their own vitamin D
DEAR DR ROACH: Many years ago, while I was battling breast cancer, a scan showed spots of concern in my midthoracic area. Upon further testing, it was determined that I have sarcoidosis. My pulmonologist warned me to stop all calcium and vitamin D supplements. Now, after 15 years, my primary care doctor wants me to […]
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After mediterranean honeymoon, man refuses to live with wife
DEAR ABBY: My heart is breaking for my friend who was married just a month and a half ago. She and her husband went on a two-week Mediterranean cruise for their honeymoon. They have not lived together since then. Her husband says he loves her, and I know she loves him, but he has no […]
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This murder mystery is not likely lurking in your refrigerator
DEAR DR. ROACH: We watch a murder mystery show on TV. The detective finds any number of dead people who have been poisoned by almond and cherry pits. I drink almond milk several times a day. Am I in any danger? — L.J. ANSWER: Stone fruit pits (the kernels inside the stone) contain the substance […]
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New decade brings positive resolutions for happy future
DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2020! The New Year has arrived, and with it our chance for a new beginning. Today we have an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones, and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested list of New Year’s Resolutions, which were adapted by my late […]
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Capricorn: Think outside of the box and prepare for a new year
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin Morgan, 34; Eden Riegel, 39; Morris Chestnut, 51; Frank Langella, 82. Happy Birthday: Recognize what you can and cannot do. Concentration and stamina allocated to the projects that will benefit you the most should be your target this year. Refuse to let anyone undermine you or create confusion or […]