CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aaron Rodgers, 36; Britney Spears, 38; Monica Seles, 46; Rena Sofer, 51. Happy Birthday: Look back at the changes you have made, and you’ll recognize similar situations unfolding this year. Use experience and intelligence to ensure that you don’t miss out on something you want. Keep your emotions tucked away […]
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.
Woman is reluctant to tell fiance about new religion
DEAR ABBY: I am a woman in my 30s with a good head on my shoulders, but I have a dilemma. I recently became Wiccan, and I’m hiding my new religion from my fiance. I was raised Protestant but have drifted away from Christianity. My fiance was raised Catholic but no longer practices. He’s not […]
Lewiston man, 71, hospitalized after crashing into utility pole in Auburn
A 71-year-old man was hospitalized Saturday night after crashing into a telephone pole on Broad Street, according to Auburn police.
Son begs parents to bless reconciliation with girlfriend
DEAR ABBY: My 40-year-old son has been in a volatile on-again, off-again relationship with a woman who has physically and emotionally abused him repeatedly. He’s an Iraq War veteran with issues of his own, including a previous marriage and messy divorce from a narcissistic woman. They share custody of two grade school-age children. The current […]
Gemini: Don’t be misled by others
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vance Joy, 32; Sarah Silverman, 49; Nestor Carbonell, 52; Bette Midler, 74. Happy Birthday: Take a leap of faith. Trust in your ability to make a difference and a valuable intellectual contribution. Your insight and compassion will help create the momentum you need to bring about change. Personal gains will […]
Grease fire quickly put out at Pierrette’s Cafe in Auburn Mall
Auburn Fire Battalion Chief Dean Milligan said that a small grease fire at Pierrette’s C’est Si Bon Cafe was quickly knocked down Saturday morning.
Taurus: Make changes that will make you look and feel your best
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kaley Cuoco, 34; Elisha Cuthbert, 37; Ben Stiller, 54; Billy Idol, 64. Happy Birthday: Become the powerhouse you know you can be. Strive to reach your goals and to build a strong foundation for future accomplishments. Exercise your right to express your thoughts and to take a leadership position. Look […]
For hopeful mom-to-be, timing will be everything
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I recently celebrated our first anniversary and have decided we’re ready to start a family. Our first month of trying has not been successful. My newly engaged cousin has just announced her wedding date. If our second month of trying is successful, my due date will fall just two days […]
Goal-setting for diabetics: What is a ‘normal’ glucose level
DEAR DR. ROACH: All my friends who are hypertensive have been able to bring their blood pressure to 120/80 or less. However, I have diabetic friends who are taking several diabetic drugs but none has been able to bring the fasting glucose levels to the ideal amount, around 85. As a matter of fact, none […]
Aries: A positive, healthy lifestyle will pay dividends
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anna Faris, 43; Don Cheadle, 55; Andrew McCarthy, 57; Howie Mandel, 64. Happy Birthday: Quantify what’s important to you. Consider what you can walk away from and what you must keep. An overall cleansing will liberate you from being tied to the past, allowing you to take full advantage of […]