CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dario Franchitti, 48; Polly Walker, 55; Grace Jones, 73; Pete Townshend, 76. Happy Birthday: Take your time, gain perspective and proceed judiciously. A constructive approach to whatever you want to pursue this year will help you bypass a costly mistake. Self-control will encourage you to ward off temptation and prompt […]
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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Pushup challenge OK, but listen to your body
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old man, in pretty good health. I have some normal age-related arthritis in my hand. I am an active walker and hiker; all in all, I have no major issues. I do pushups and have done so for many years as a way to keep my upper body and […]
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Holiday host ready to ban brother from festivities
DEAR ABBY: My brother “Patrick” and I have known “Bobby” for about 20 years. Patrick is closer friends with him because they live in the same town. Recently, we found out that Bobby’s best friend was arrested for child pornography. While Bobby knew nothing about this before the arrest, he still wants to support his […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Turner elections Thursday, town meeting Saturday
The Fire Department is asking to fund two firefighters to man the station weekdays.
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Taurus: Lack of compromise will result in impasse
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tina Fey, 51; George Strait, 69; Reggie Jackson, 75; Robert Morse, 90. Happy Birthday: When hesitation sets in, rethink your strategy. It’s OK to take a step back and mull over what you want to achieve this year. A steady pace forward is in your best interest. Consider what you […]
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Swallowing study will give definitive answer
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am one of legions of women with osteoporosis and considering a bisphosphonate or similar medication. I am 72, and my osteoporosis is in my hips and spine. I know some women who have taken these drugs and shattered a bone so badly that it could not be mended, because these drugs […]
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Cat rescue leads to tension between neighbors
DEAR ABBY: I am a lover of and rescuer of cats (and dogs). I rescued a beautiful and loving cat with horrible wounds on his neck. I got him neutered, his wounds cleaned and sewn up, and became attached to him. I had asked my elderly neighbor if she wanted him. She said she’d think […]
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Aries: Keep your emotions in check and take it easy
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nikki Reed, 33; Erin Richards, 35; Hill Harper, 35; Bob Saget, 65. Happy Birthday: Put more emphasis on home, family and finding innovative ways to use both work and downtime efficiently and effectively. Maintaining balance will be the key to your success on both fronts. Don’t limit the possibilities because […]
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The difference between pain relievers, treatment for cholesterol
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about prescription pain relievers. In the past, after getting stitches, I was given Percocet, which made me nauseated. I tolerated Vicodin after my knee surgery. A friend recently had foot surgery and was prescribed Nucynta. I am not familiar with this medicine. Is it similar to Vicodin and […]
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Family member wants flow of unwanted junk to stop
DEAR ABBY: Like many people in this country, my family has an aversion to throwing things out that might still be useful. Rather than load up the van and head to Goodwill, they give the stuff to me — partially used bottles of shampoo, a half-used pack of wipes, hair conditioner that smells too awful […]