DEAR ABBY: My beautiful wife just passed away from ovarian cancer. She was only 48. She was my perfect life partner for 28 years and everything in the world to me. We shared every day together. I didn’t have any hobbies or guy friends; all I ever wanted was to be with her. I’m not […]
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.
Capricorn: Making a change at home will lead to comfort and less stress
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carson Daly, 47; Cyndi Lauper, 67; Meryl Streep, 71; Todd Rundgren, 72. Happy Birthday: Try something new. Research the possibilities. Consider signing up for an online course that will help put your talents and skills to good use. Turn the time you spend at home into magical moments with loved […]
Police log
Arrests Androscoggin County • Corey Francis, 47, of Gloucester, Massachusetts, on a charge of burglary, 7:30 p.m. Saturday on Route 4 in Turner. • Erika Lane, 39, of Gloucester, Massachusetts, on a charge of burglary, 7:30 p.m. Saturday on Route 4 in Turner. Auburn • Eric Vachon, 31, of Lewiston, on an outstanding warrant for […]
New Hampshire man charged with causing standoff in Rumford, may face felony drug charge
Police say they found 2,500 doses, or 250 grams, of suspected fentanyl in Matthew Middaugh’s bedroom.
Husband unsure how to reveal sexual orientation to spouse
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for a year. Recently, I have been questioning my sexuality and have realized that I am gay. I have been trying to think of different ways of telling her, but I don’t want to hurt her. Please help. — COMING OUT IN OHIO DEAR COMING OUT: […]
Scorpio: Flex your creative muscles and practice healthy habits
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alisan Porter, 39; Nicole Kidman, 53; John Goodman, 68; Lionel Richie, 71. Happy Birthday: Make personal goals priorities this year. Take a critical look at who you are, what you’ve accomplished and where you see yourself heading. Update your skills, knowledge and image, and you’ll gain the confidence and momentum […]
Pain control is paramount with slipped vertebrae
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 82-year-old female. I started to have mild low-back pain a year ago, and it escalated to sciatica in my left leg and finally culminated in a pain crisis requiring hospitalization. My treatment goal in the hospital was pain control. Following an epidural injection, I am pretty well controlled with […]
Adult stepson’s presence creates tension in home
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married five months. Her 40-year-old son lives in our basement. He has a job, but I have no idea if he pays rent. If he doesn’t, it really doesn’t bother me. What does bother me is that at his age, he should be out on his own […]
Libra: Look to receive accolades for how you handle situations
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Macklemore, 37; Zoe Saldana, 42; Jean Dujardin, 48; Paula Abdul, 58. Happy Birthday: Take the initiative. Forge into the future with optimism and enthusiasm. Look for new ways to use your skills, experience and knowledge to fit the changing times. A trendy twist to something you are good at and […]
Urine sample every visit? No, thanks!
DEAR DR. ROACH: My urologist’s receptionist asks every person to leave a urine sample for testing. They ask without knowing the reason for the visit. I would not be surprised if they ask the UPS delivery person. My reason for most appointments is for a follow-up of BPH urination frequency, not any kind of infection, […]