CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zendaya, 24; Zoe Lister-Jones, 38; Gloria Estefan, 63; Lily Tomlin, 81. Happy Birthday: Take the plunge, and put your plans in motion. Stop procrastinating, and start moving toward your dream. Once you take the first step, you’ll be glad you did. You have so much to offer and even more […]
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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Using vitamin A in the fight to recover sense of smell
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 90-year-old mother lost her sense of smell several years ago. We think it was related to a new medication. I read that vitamin A deficiency can be responsible for this, and I have reason to believe she has a real deficiency. She also has poor night vision, dry eyes and skin […]
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Masks may be uncomfortable, but they are not harmful
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 85-year-old working 20+ hours a week in retail. I have just returned to work after being furloughed because of the pandemic. My associates and I are required to wear masks, averaging seven hours daily. We feel as if our breathing is being compromised, as we are breathing in our […]
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Police log
Arrests Androscoggin County • Todd Lyons, 35, of Mechanic Falls, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 6:52 a.m. Monday at 40 Pleasant St. Lewiston • Corey Swenson, 38, of Whitefield, on charges of violating conditions of release, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs and operating after habitual offender revocation, 9:40 p.m. Sunday on Main Street. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man considers reaching out to dangerous former friend
DEAR ABBY: I cut off contact with a friend I’ll call “Mick” after my wife and I had our first child. He was a gambling addict, an alcoholic and a serial abuser of women. He was violent when he drank and once broke my nose because of some perceived slight. Mick had a troubled childhood […]
Posted inHoroscope
Virgo: Deviating from your schedule will jumpstart your imagination
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Ramirez, 45; Chris Tucker, 49; Zack Ward, 50; Richard Gere, 71. Happy Birthday: You’ll discover new ways to interact with people you love and those who share your interests. A positive change will be a step toward personal freedom and a new beginning. Finding solutions will be your thing, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Fire badly damages mobile home in Poland
Fire Chief Thomas Printup said nobody was injured Saturday in a fire that displaced two people.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Police log
Androscoggin County • Ryan Dall, 20, of Lisbon, on a charge of operating under the influence of intoxication, 10:15 p.m. Friday on Lisbon Street in Lewiston. • Joseph Politano, 36, of Harrison, on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear, 11:03 p.m. Friday on Lewiston Street in Mechanic Falls. • Jeremy Keams, 25, of Lewiston, […]
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Family member weighs skipping out on traditional gatherings
DEAR ABBY: Something has been bothering me for a long time. When I attend family functions, I become extremely bored. Whether they are birthday parties or Christmas Eve celebrations, they bore me to tears. To be honest, I would prefer not to attend, but I don’t want to offend anyone. Must I continue to be […]
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Cancer: Don’t shy away from new experiences
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lea Michele, 34; Emily Hampshire, 39; Carla Gugino, 49; Rebecca De Mornay, 61. Happy Birthday: Perfection and control will be your tickets to success this year. You can change your future if you are practical and invest in the changes you want to happen. Happiness begins with you. Take measures […]