DEAR DR. ROACH: I am going to be 98 in July. A few months ago, I had a bad cough for weeks. My internist gave me guaifenesin with codeine. The medicine got rid of the cough, but I developed the inability to urinate. I went to the ER and they drained 2 liters of urine […]
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.
Posted inDear Abby
Women’s attraction to man complicates their friendship
DEAR ABBY: My friend “Lauren” and her husband separated for a few months last summer. During the separation, she had a short fling with my friend “Zack,” whom she met at my house. Lauren decided to continue her marriage and, obviously, chose to stop seeing Zack. A few months ago, Zack came to a party […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Keep your anger in check
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Minka Kelly, 40; Mindy Kaling, 41; Sherry Stringfield, 53; Jeff Beck, 76. Happy Birthday: Look for interesting ways to use your skills. Making adjustments as you get used to the changes or new rules or regulations that affect you or the industry you work in will help you feel confident. […]
Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills
One person killed in Bethel crash
The identities of those involved have not been released.
Posted inMaine Crime, Uncategorized
Police log
Arrests Androscoggin County • Jesse Fish, 39, of Jay, on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear, 11:35 p.m. Monday on Park Street in Livermore Falls. Auburn • Patrick Bryer, 38, of Turner, on an outstanding warrant for violation of bail conditions, 9:44 p.m. Monday on Whitney Street. • Issak Aliyow, 21, of Auburn, on […]
Posted inDr. Roach
It’s time for a specialist to take a closer look at high WBC count
DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2017, my white blood cell count was 8.9 and my lymphocytes were 3.2. My recent blood tests showed a second increase in both numbers, with the WBC 10.2 and lymphocytes 4.8. My doctor said he has many patients who are 70 and older with increased levels and that we will flag […]
Posted inDear Abby
Seeing son’s killer go free opens old wounds for family
DEAR ABBY: My son was murdered four years ago by a supposed friend. Despite a 10-year sentence, the murderer was released from prison this month. The perpetrator and my son had some mutual friends. When I go onto the convicted manslaughterer’s Facebook page, he has many people congratulating and welcoming him home. The murderer has […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Be open about sensitive issues to put them in the past
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melissa Rauch, 40; Jason Mraz, 43; Frances McDormand, 63; Randy Jackson, 64. Happy Birthday: Turn this year into one of opportunity, positive change and having a new lease on life. Consider what’s taken place and how you can spin things to favor what you have to offer. You have plenty […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Police log
Arrests Androscoggin County • Chad Stewart, 37, of Livermore Falls, on a probation hold, 11:23 a.m. Monday at 192 Haines Corner Road, Livermore Falls. • Tyson Nichols, 25, of Greene, on a probation hold, 5:43 p.m. Monday in Lewiston. Lewiston • Ida Moussa, 36, of Lewiston, on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear, 9:35 […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Treatment can be effective for intermittent explosive disorder
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a relative who fits the description of intermittent explosive disorder, which I recently read about. Could you please tell me what kind of therapy a person would need if diagnosed with this problem? — T.M. ANSWER: Intermittent explosive disorder is an impulse control disorder: an inability to restrain behaviors related […]