DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old male in excellent health. The skin on my heels tends to be dry and callous, and at times develops cracks that can become surprisingly painful and take time to heal. I shower and change my socks daily. I’ve tried applying Vaseline or Aquaphor as a preventive measure with […]
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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Poolside overexposure gets disapproval of grandparents
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in our 60s and have a swimming pool that our kids and grandkids like to visit. Our issue is that our granddaughter wears a bathing suit that shows her bum. It isn’t a thong, but close to it. She’s 16 and starting her junior year of high school […]
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Aquarius: Be wary of those pressuring you to make unwanted changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Imani Hakim, 27; Cara Delevingne, 28; Pete Sampras, 49; Peter Krause, 55. Happy Birthday: Stop, look and listen. Take nothing for granted, and don’t let others speak on your behalf. A steady pace will maintain stability and help you avoid risky changes. Generosity is best allocated thoughtfully and with care. […]
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Police log
Arrests Androscoggin County • Anthony Christopher, 40, of Lewiston, on an outstanding warrant for domestic violence assault, 11:58 p.m. Monday, on Schellinger Road in Poland. • Darik Rolfe, 35, of Livermore, on a charge of violating protection from abuse order, 12:56 p.m. Tuesday, at 783 River Road in Livermore Falls. • Jesse Jordan, 24, of […]
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Lewiston School Committee narrowly backs hybrid learning model
The committee, following hours of discussion, approved a hybrid model, which will allow students to return in-person for two days a week and learn remotely for the other three days.
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Is there any help for chemotherapy-induced neuropathy?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have seen so many articles relating to diabetic neuropathy, but my situation is different. I have been dealing with neuropathy in both my feet for two years now as a result of the chemotherapy I received to fight breast cancer. I have tried everything, including acupuncture, and am currently on gabapentin, […]
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Capricorn: Keep the peace by finding a new way to accomplish your goal
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alyson Stoner, 27; Chris Hemsworth, 37; Ben Gibbard, 44; Hulk Hogan, 67. Happy Birthday: Focus on what you can do this year. Put your time, thoughts and energy into learning, preparing and modifying whatever needs an update to fit into the life you are trying to create for yourself. Changes […]
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Law enforcement officer feels judged by some in the family
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been together since we were 16, married for 25 years. Her parents took me in as a teenager, and her family has been my family ever since. I’m the kind of person who loves everyone equally. I will bend over backward for someone in need and have done […]
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Police log
Arrests Androscoggin County • Tracey Bernier, 48, of Lisbon, on a charge of violating conditions of release, 8:12 a.m. Monday in Lisbon. Auburn • Gage Henry, 21, of Pownal, on three outstanding warrants for failure to appear, 11:02 p.m. Sunday on Main Street. Lewiston • Jason Dionne, 40, of Lewiston, on a charge of domestic […]
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Lewiston School Committee delays start of school until Sept. 14
The committee voted 5-4 on Monday night for a hybrid teaching model that will have students splitting time between in-person and remote learning.