CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miranda Lambert, 36; Ellen Pompeo, 50; Tracy Morgan, 51; Michael Jai White, 52. Happy Birthday: Weigh the pros and cons. Stay focused on what you can do, and work toward the destination of choice. Set the pace, and put physical energy into the activities, people and events that regenerate you. […]
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.
Wilton woman arrested after Jeep with three kids inside was stolen and crashed
A Wilton woman was arrested Saturday morning after she stole a vehicle with three young children inside and drove away, according to the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office.
Moving in together becomes a roadblock in relationship
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a great guy for two years. We each have two kids from a previous marriage. I am still legally married (separated almost three years) and am in the process of divorcing. My ex is stubborn and vindictive. He’s dragging this whole thing out for no good reason other than […]
Leo: Refrain from arguing about inconsequential things
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nick Lachey, 46; Eric Dane, 47; Susan Tedeschi, 49; Lou Ferrigno, 68. Happy Birthday: Live and learn. Personal growth will develop slowly as the year unfolds. Conclude what’s happened, what you want to pursue and the best way to move forward. Refuse to let uncertainty stop you from achieving what […]
Lack of vitamin D absorption prompts search for cause
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a severe vitamin D deficiency. My blood test indicates a level of 21. I have severe cramps in my hands, feet and legs caused by this deficiency. I know because when it is normal, I don’t have the cramps. These numbers are after I have been taking megadose vitamin D2 […]
Dinner out is unwelcome gift for couple on restricted diets
DEAR ABBY: My companion of many years and I are retired and live a few hours away from some of his family. When one of them plans a visit, she always insists on taking us out for a meal. She doesn’t ask if we would like to eat out but rather “commands” it. Then she […]
Cancer: Think before reacting when something upsets you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jack Osbourne, 34; Parker Posey, 51; Courtney Thorne-Smith, 52; Bonnie Raitt, 70. Happy Birthday: Break out of the old routine, and challenge yourself to try something new and exciting. Focus on personal growth, creative endeavors and honing skills that can help you build a bright future. Take all the knowledge […]
Woman fears for the future if boyfriend becomes a cop
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year. He’s amazing, and I can see myself marrying him and having a family one day. There is only one problem. We are healthy in our arguments EXCEPT when his job is brought up. He’s applying to go into the police academy. I have […]
Are therapies for bladder cancer and macular degeneration compatible?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with stage 1 bladder cancer in April. My urologist advised me to have BCG therapy for it. I just completed six weeks of the therapy. I also have macular degeneration in both eyes and have had Avastin injections in my left eye for almost two years. I have had […]
Gemini: Follow your own path, not somebody else’s
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lorde, 23; Adam DeVine, 36; David Guetta, 52; Joni Mitchell, 76. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to detail, and make adjustments to compensate for mistakes. Live up to your expectations, dreams and desires, and refuse to let anything stand between you and the image you have in your head of where […]