Arrests Androscoggin County • Bryan Danse, 39, of Lisbon, on a charge of operating under the influence of intoxication, 3:04 p.m. Saturday on Webster Road in Lisbon. • Eric Holman, 27, of Peru, on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear, 4 p.m. Saturday on Route 4 in Turner. Lewiston • Joseph Libby, 32, of […]
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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Disruptive cousin unwelcome during weeklong family visit
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I and our children moved across the country away from our families three years ago. My 9-year-old daughter is extremely close to my mom and sister. Mom wants to take a road trip and spend a week with us. We are all excited, since we haven’t seen them in a […]
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Aries: Keep your emotions in check before taking action
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Zegers, 36; Alison Sweeney, 44; Jimmy Fallon, 46; Trisha Yearwood, 56. Happy Birthday: Remembering the past will help you decipher what you are up against and how you should move forward. Conflict will hold you back. Make amends, and let go of negativity and regret. A positive attitude will […]
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Newly sober mom regrets pain she caused her family
DEAR ABBY: After smoking marijuana for 20 years, I quit two days ago. My head is starting to clear now, and things are coming into focus. I missed so much, and I feel terrible about it. How many times did I say no to my kids because I was lazy? How many times have I […]
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Pisces: Work with people you feel comfortable around
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Sudeikis, 45; James Marsden, 47; Jada Pinkett Smith, 49; Aisha Tyler, 50. Happy Birthday: Stick to your game plan this year, and don’t look back. Striving to reach your goal will be satisfying and rewarding in terms of what you accomplish. Making a move that will add to your […]
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Don’t let preconceived notions about aging limit your potential
DEAR DR. ROACH: After reading several of your columns, where readers asked if they are too old for some activity, I wanted to make older adults aware of their untapped reservoir of energy and ability. I notice that most tend to be hesitant to try various activities thinking they are probably too old to attempt […]
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Deleted texts to new friend arouse wife’s suspicions
DEAR ABBY: My husband is currently at a job that, at first, he complained was a “drag.” It later became a place he seemed to be OK working at. A new male employee was hired — a man who is on his second marriage — and he became friendly with my husband. Over the last […]
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Aquarius: Become closer with a loved one by collaborating
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Patrick Mahomes, 25; Danielle Brooks, 31; Doug E. Fresh, 54; Kyle Chandler, 55. Happy Birthday: Care and share will sum up the way your year unfolds. How you present what you want to do will determine how well you do. Be bold, adjust to change and be passionate about your […]
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Optimal blood pressure goal needs to be individualized
DEAR DR. ROACH: My father is 91 years old, and I am concerned that his elevated blood pressure isn’t being properly addressed. Recently, it seems to run in the mid-170s to mid-80s (176/86). He has a number of health issues, such as a kidney stent every three months, diabetic neuropathy and a transient ischemic attack. […]
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Decision on fate of First Baptist Church of Paris falls to voters
Town Manager Dawn Noyes said Wednesday that voters will have to decide at a future town meeting whether to allow a non-profit organization to take control of the 221-year old church.