DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old man in good health. I have lost about 12 pounds in the past year, with no explanation. I’m 5 feet, 9 1/2 inches tall, and my morning weight has dropped from 166-168 pounds to 154-156 pounds. It is still slowly falling. I eat well, and I’ve exercised an […]
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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Cancer: Do your best and take the high road with those starting arguments
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tom Felton, 33; Bonnie Hunt, 59; Andrea Bocelli, 62; Joan Jett, 62. Happy Birthday: Being smart with your money will be essential this year. Refuse to let anyone talk you into something you cannot afford. Helping others out of your heart’s goodness is an admirable gesture, but not at the […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Police log
Accidents Auburn • A vehicle driven by Nikolas B. Williams-Drapeau, 30, of Lewiston struck a vehicle driven by Richard Hall, 47, of Oxford at 12:55 p.m. Friday on Washington Street. • A vehicle driven by Emma L. Blyberg, 21, of Buckfield struck a guardrail at 9:22 p.m. Sunday on Chasse Street. Blyberg’s 2008 Scion was […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, River Valley
Search for convicted sex offender continues in Rangeley and Byron areas
The Maine Department of Corrections, with the assistance of nearly a dozen law enforcement agencies, are continuing to search for Shawn Batchelder, 36, who has been on the run since Sept. 12.
Posted inDear Abby
Friend playing Cupid neglects to mention man’s drug habit
DEAR ABBY: My hairdresser, former neighbor and friend recommended her unemployed brother to do some minor repairs to my home. He and his sister were trying to push me into a relationship. I am a widow with no children. I have no mortgages, car notes, etc. I’m not wealthy, but I am well set. My […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Several factors influence which BP med is the best to prescribe
DEAR DR. ROACH: With all the different medications available for high blood pressure, what factors determine the medicine a doctor will prescribe? — J.E.P. ANSWER: The first consideration is whether the person has any other medical conditions that would make a particular medication more advantageous. Someone with diabetes and protein in the urine would benefit […]
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Gemini: Temper your expectations and keep emotions in check
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alfonso Ribeiro, 49; Nancy Travis, 59; Bill Murray, 70; Stephen King, 73. Happy Birthday: Take pride in what you do. Focus on home, family and taking care of personal matters that can influence how and where you live. Refuse to let your emotions twist your judgment. Don’t feel you are […]
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Police log
ARRESTS Androscoggin County • Austin Bean, 35, of Leeds, on a charge of violation of bail conditions, 6 p.m. Saturday, at 39 Jennings Road in Leeds. • Curtis Moody, 51, of Wilton, on three counts of aggravated assault and charges of reckless conduct, violating conditions of release and driving to endanger, 10:10 p.m. Saturday, at […]
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Woman planning future may have competition for widower
DEAR ABBY: A friend’s wife died six months ago after a 10-year battle with cancer. He was her faithful caretaker, as she was mostly homebound and bedridden. He told me previously that he has had a female friend for the last four years. He didn’t say, but I think she comes “with benefits” (i.e., they […]
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Taurus: Indecision, facing too many options can detract from happiness
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aldis Hodge, 34; Kristen Johnston, 53; Gary Cole, 64; Sophia Loren, 86. Happy Birthday: Put a strategy in place that will help you excel this year. Use your imagination and be innovative, and you’ll come up with a plan that far exceeds anything you’ve done in the past. Life is […]