DEAR ABBY: I need advice on how to discuss a sensitive matter with my son and daughter-in-law’s babysitter. She watches my grandson Monday through Friday while they are at work. They live with me, and I work from home, so I am around all day while she’s sitting with the baby. Overall, she’s pretty good, […]
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.
Posted inDr. Roach
Practical tips for avoiding a deep vein thrombosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother-in-law has had blood clots in his legs twice before. Now he has another one in his calf, and tests showed several in his lungs! What causes blood clots, and how can you prevent them? — M.K.E. ANSWER: The body must have a robust ability to stop bleeding, which needs to […]
advertisement
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Open mind and positive attitude can boost quality of life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katie Cassidy, 33; Jerry Ferrara, 40; Christina Applegate, 48; Bruno Tonioli, 64. Happy Birthday: Think matters through from start to finish. Overextending yourself mentally, financially or physically will set you back. Balance will be the key to reaching your destination on time and achieving all that you set out to […]
Posted inDear Abby
Couple tries to save smitten widow from heartbreak ahead
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I belong to a singing group. Another member of the group is a very nice widow in her 70s everyone loves. We know she’s lonely, and we have tried fixing her up with good men who are also alone. Things have never worked out. A few months ago, a man […]
Posted inHoroscope
Scorpio: Put the past in the rearview mirror
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sarah Hyland, 29; Katherine Heigl, 41; Colin Hanks, 42; Pete Best, 78. Happy Birthday: You’ll be torn between what you should do and what you want to do this year. Weigh the pros and cons before you step forward. With the proper planning, you stand to make gains that will […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Visit old stomping grounds to reconnect with friends
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miley Cyrus, 27; Salli Richardson, 52; Robin Roberts, 59; Bruce Hornsby, 65. Happy Birthday: Curb your generosity. If you want to help, make sure your efforts are not being wasted on people or projects that are undeserving. Channel your energy into tidying up unfinished business so you can focus on […]
Posted inDear Abby
Grandma’s fear of teen’s pet snake causes a family uproar
DEAR ABBY: My niece, “Vicki,” will be 18 in a few days. She works part-time and has started college. Her mom, my sister, lost her husband last year. Vicki did some research on finding herself the right pet because my sister has allergies. With her own money, Vicki purchased a little garter snake. Unknown to […]
Posted inDear Abby
Weary wife is ready to leave loveless, unfulfilling marriage
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 24 years and have two daughters, 18 and 14. I’m in a business with my husband and work six days a week. We don’t take vacations, go on date nights or spend time together outside of work. I have had my own bedroom for 15 years because he […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Find a way to strengthen relationship with a loved one
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Scarlett Johansson, 35; Mark Ruffalo, 52; Jamie Lee Curtis, 61; Steve Van Zandt, 69. Happy Birthday: A steady pace forward will help you reach set goals. Putting everything in its place will bring you peace of mind and encourage you to start doing things that bring you joy. Use your […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Caution essential when emphysema meets beta blocker
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have emphysema. I was prescribed metoprolol, but a book I have on prescription medication said never to take this medicine if you have emphysema. It also said not to stop taking it suddenly. What’s your comment? — J.F. ANSWER: Metoprolol is a beta blocker that’s used most often for its effects […]