DEAR ABBY: Against my better judgment, I agreed to allow my parents to pay for our upcoming wedding. It was something they pretty much insisted upon. My fiance was upset by my decision because he fears I’m in collusion with them to make a big show of it. For the last 10 months he has […]
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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Immunotherapy enhances, not replaces, a person’s antibodies
DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor has prescribed IVIG therapy for my peripheral neuropathy. As I understand it, this infusion will replace my antibodies with “good” antibodies. Will it replace my COVID vaccine antibodies? Or any of the other immune system antibodies my body has developed to fight off infection? — J.K. ANSWER: Only some types […]
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Virgo: Make a change that benefits you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellie Pickler, 35; John Cusack, 55; Kathy Bates, 73; Mel Brooks, 95. Happy Birthday: Keep the ball rolling. Don’t let uncertainty based on what others do take over. Think and do for yourself, and success will follow. Be inventive and take an unusual path if it will help you learn […]
Posted inDear Abby
Tears keep flowing despite life’s many blessings
DEAR ABBY: I am a very fortunate 60-year-old male. I have a wonderful life, great kids, I’m a new grandfather and I’m recently retired. I think I am a happy and overall positive person. Most people would be thrilled to have my life. However, I can’t seem to stop crying. I tear up at the […]
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Dermatologist is the best specialist for keloid scars
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 77, active and in relatively good shape. I was diagnosed with a ventral hernia two years ago following open heart surgery in 2001. Now, the skin from my breasts to my waist is covered in thick scar tissue, which is growing thicker and bigger. It is causing much discomfort. I […]
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Livermore man died in Saturday morning crash
Police say speed was a factor when Jordan Blais’ car left the road and hit a tree along River Road in Livermore.
Posted inHoroscope
Leo: A wait-and-see approach to decisions will provide insight
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Westwick, 34; Roshawn Franklin, 39; Pascale Bussieres, 53; J.J. Abrams, 55. Happy Birthday: Pay attention, put your possessions and cash in a safe place, and be open to learning something new and exciting. A lifestyle change that suits what’s trending will help you sort through what you can get […]
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Wife discovers her place in pack’s hierarchy
DEAR ABBY: When my husband and I got married a year ago, he had seven rescue dogs, which was a lot for me, but I accepted it. Two of the small dogs slept in our bed, and I was OK with that, too. My husband promised he would never put the dogs before me, and […]
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Cancer: Cover your legal bases when engaging in joint venture
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariana Grande, 28; King Bach, 33; Gino Vento, 35; Aubrey Plaza, 37. Happy Birthday: Revisit situations and problems until you come up with a workable arrangement. Don’t jump into something that requires a delicate, time-consuming approach. Put more emphasis on detail and changing only what’s necessary. Use your ingenuity to […]
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Teen’s sudden death comes amid fractured friendship
DEAR ABBY: Last year, after a falling out with someone I have been friends with for more than 20 years, I was OK with writing this person off and going on with my life. From my understanding, this person felt the same way. Last week, their teenage son died in a terrible accident. I was […]