DEAR DR. ROACH: With the current popularity of CBD and hemp products, I wonder your thoughts on Kratom, another plant-derived product. It is sold nearby. Is it an effective way to treat anxiety? — D.H.A. ANSWER: Kratom is an herb (Mitragyna speciosa) often used as treatment for opioid withdrawal, as a stimulant or sedative (depending […]
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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TMS is a treatment option for some kinds of depression
DEAR DR. ROACH: After reading your recent column regarding psilocybin for depression, I looked online and found information on transcranial magnetic stimulation. I had three rounds of electroconvulsive therapy, and had to stop the last two because the amnesia and reactions to anesthesia were so bad. Can you give me your input on TMS as […]
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Family enjoys mother-in-law just fine from a distance
DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law is contemplating a move to the small Southern town my husband and I have called home for more than 10 years. She’s a vibrant, well-to-do Southern lady with many friends and family in the big city where she has lived her entire life. The problem is, I really don’t want her […]
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Capricorn: Figure out how to help others without hurting your integrity
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Travis Barker, 44; Josh Duhamel, 47; Patrick Warburton, 55; Harland Williams, 57. Happy Birthday: Put more thought into how you handle your money this year. Don’t let someone else control your finances. Invest in what suits you best. Coming up with a plan that gives you leverage to make decisions […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Wales woman ejected when car crashes into boulders
Sabattus police said Amanda Welch was seriously injured when her vehicle flipped end over end.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Livermore woman accused of stealing Jeep with children inside ‘denied any recollection’ of the incident
Shannon Dupree is being held on $2,000 bail at a jail in Auburn.
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Making the case for prophylactic brain radiation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. After radiation and chemotherapy my chest CT scan is now clear. My radiologist recommended prophylactic brain radiation even though my head CT scan is clear. When I asked how much this would decrease my chances of brain metastasis, he couldn’t give me an answer. […]
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Girls get early training in art of writing thank-you notes
DEAR ABBY: I have my granddaughters write thank-you notes to everyone who gave them presents for Christmas, birthdays and special events. They are 7 and 8 years old now. They have fun drawing pictures and mailing the letters, and the recipients enjoy receiving their notes. I would like to order your Letters Booklet because it […]
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Sagittarius: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gerard Butler, 50; Jimmy Kimmel, 52; Whoopi Goldberg, 64; Chris Noth, 65. Happy Birthday: It’s up to you to make things happen. If you feel passionate about something or someone, take action. Look for unique ways to express your feelings and to make your relationship with others stronger and more […]
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Lewiston student attends renowned filmmaker lab in California
Zamzam Elmoge, 17, hopes to be a professional filmmaker and win an Academy Award.