CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ella Balinska, 24; Alicia Silverstone, 44; Christoph Waltz, 64; Susan Sarandon, 74. Happy Birthday: Put an end to any problems you face at home, or make adjustments that encourage better relationships with the people who live with you. Sort out money matters and shared expenses. Revamping the way things have […]
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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Police log
Androscoggin County • Jason Demonte, 46, transient, on charges of domestic violence assault and violation of conditions of release, 8:29 p.m. Friday on Route 202 in Greene. Lewiston • Brianna Reeve, 27, of Lisbon, on outstanding warrants for failure to appear, 10:16 p.m. Friday at 32 Howe St. • Kassandra Robichaud, 33, of Lewiston, on […]
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Bates College employee tests positive for COVID-19
According to the school’s COVID-19 dashboard, which tracks student and employee testing, the employee tested positive Oct. 1.
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Man is threatened by wife’s conversations with her ex
DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Daryl,” gets furious every time I talk to my ex, my two oldest kids’ father. The only thing we discuss is my kids’ issues, but Daryl loses it completely. He starts calling me names and says I don’t respect him even though I do. I keep assuring him that there’s nothing […]
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Gemini: Leave negativity behind and take care of yourself and your health
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seann William Scott, 44; Neve Campbell, 47; Gwen Stefani, 51; Chubby Checker, 79. Happy Birthday: Live and learn. Walk away from situations that aren’t working for you. Consider where you will gain the most using your skills and attributes. Study, research and familiarize yourself with what’s available. Don’t labor over […]
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Rare statin side effect requires expert evaluation
DEAR DR. ROACH: In your column about statins, you said they have the potential for side effects. Why don’t doctors know or consider these when prescribing them or tell you when to stop taking them? After a few years on statins, I had muscle aches, especially in my legs. Not one doctor acknowledged it when […]
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Friend wants to break up with longtime golf partner
DEAR ABBY: Years ago, I met a man through golf, and we developed a casual friendship. I lost track of him for a few years, but when I heard his wife was being treated with chemo for cancer, I took them food and offered my support. As our friendship grew stronger, we began playing more […]
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Taurus: Reap the benefits by making personal improvments
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kelly Ripa, 50; Sting, 69; Annie Leibovitz, 71; Avery Brooks, 72. Happy Birthday: Protect your home, meaningful relationships and reputation. Concentrate on doing the right thing and associating with the people who bring out the best in you. Distance yourself from those who encourage indulgent behavior. Be receptive to physical […]
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More than 114,000 customers lose power following rain, wind
The storm brought wind gusts of up to to 35 miles per hour.
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Not all fiber confers the same benefits
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 35, and have newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes. My hemoglobin A1C went down from 7% to 6.6% on metformin, and my doctor just added Januvia. My cholesterol level is also a bit elevated, and I would like to get my cholesterol and triglycerides down a bit. I am taking Crestor. My […]