DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you say something about depression? What can it do to you in the long run if it isn’t treated? — Anon. ANSWER: Depression is a huge topic. There are many types of depression, and the effects of depression on a person depend in large part on age, sex, pregnancy status and […]
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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Husband reveals a frighteningly short fuse
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together 23 years. A few years ago, he told a friend of his he wasn’t in love with or attracted to me. I’m the same 5-foot-6-inch, 135-pound woman he married. Recently, he has become increasingly short-tempered. He gets angry at every driver on the road, he destroyed […]
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Two possible causes of cold toes
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 79 years old. I have lupus, and currently my main focus is the lungs (COPD, asthma), which is under control. However, no one seems to be able to tell me what to do to prevent my toes from feeling like they have been soaking in ice. Even when I’m sleeping, […]
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Wife wants nothing to do with husband’s two-timing friend
DEAR ABBY: My husband has a close friend I’ll call “Al.” (We are like family.) Over the past five months, Al has been seeing two women and sleeping with both of them. Neither one knows about the other. He admits that one of them thinks they are in a committed relationship, however, he refuses to […]
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Sisters react differently in longtime rift with Mom
DEAR ABBY: Seventeen years ago, when my sister “Elise” and I were 19 and 25, our mother kicked us both out. I have long since forgiven her, and I have a happy relationship with her. Elise, on the other hand, has never let it go. I don’t understand why, because she’s the older of us, […]
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Pisces: Consider your options before making final decision
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carey Mulligan, 36; Kylie Minogue, 53; Christa Miller, 57; Gladys Knight, 77. Happy Birthday: Stay on top of your spending habits this year. Look for alternative ways to bring in cash. Physical action will help you achieve what you set out to do. Listen to reason, verify facts and don’t […]
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Fate of exercise equipment becomes sore subject
DEAR ABBY: Several years ago, while living with my sister, I bought a $900 rowing machine I could barely afford. I loved it and used it often. Two years ago, since we were moving out, I decided to let my sister take the rowing machine because my new apartment building had three and hers had […]
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Deliberate approach to neuropathy is the most prudent
DEAR DR. ROACH: My son has been experiencing what he thinks is neuropathy in his arms and fingers. He currently feels sharp pain in his fingers. He has a tingling feeling as well. The orthopedic surgeon’s office put him on meloxicam, and he wears an arm brace as well as a computer brace. Is meloxicam […]
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Aquarius: Don’t get roped into something you don’t want to do
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Colfer, 31; Shanola Hampton, 44; Jack McBrayer, 48; Paul Bettany, 50. Happy Birthday: Honesty is the best policy, regardless of what others choose to do. Don’t make promises you don’t intend to keep. An upfront approach to life, love and happiness will help you get to a comfortable, convenient […]
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Forgetfulness in everyday life leads to anxiety
DEAR ABBY: While I am excited for new opportunities in my life, I cannot shake the feeling I am losing something. I am always losing something, whether it be my phone, my keys or my wallet. Once I lost my retainers and had to pay $300 for new ones. I have trouble keeping track of […]