CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abby Elliott, 33; Eddie Cibrian, 47; Phil Mickelson, 50; Laurie Metcalf, 65. Happy Birthday: Step forward, not back. Clear the way to new beginnings. Use discipline and courage to help you achieve the life you want to live. Preparation will pay off, so focus on what it is you want […]
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.
Police log
Arrests Auburn • Travis Pearl, 29, of Lewiston, on charges of burglary, violating conditions of release, aggravated criminal trespassing, domestic violence assault, domestic violence stalking, domestic violence criminal threatening, 12:45 a.m. Monday at 350 Randall Road. • Michelle Boucher, 41, of Biddeford, on four outstanding warrants for negotiating a worthless item, and charges of violating […]
Size of abdominal aneurysm governs best treatment choice
DEAR DR. ROACH: I just found out that my dad has an abdominal aortic aneurysm that measures 4.7 centimeters. I know you’ve covered the relationship between size of an aneurysm and treatment, but can you go over that again? Also, he has stage 4 COPD. If the size of his aneurysm makes him a candidate […]
Mom’s ‘friends’ abandon her after third child is born
DEAR ABBY: I recently welcomed my third child, a baby boy who was wanted and planned. We are overjoyed. Our two daughters are just under 10 years old. Over the years, my social circle has consisted mostly of the parents of my daughters’ friends. Abby, my news was met with mixed reactions. Some were thrilled […]
Gemini: Ignore those trying to lure you into illegal activities
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Neil Patrick Harris, 47; Ice Cube, 51; Courteney Cox, 56; Helen Hunt, 57. Happy Birthday: Take a closer look at your options and what you can do to ensure that things unfold to your liking as the year progresses. Take responsibility for your happiness, health and reputation. Stick to the […]
Police log
Lewiston • Kawon Walker, 22, of Auburn, on charges of violating conditions of release, leaving the scene of an accident and operating under the influence of intoxication, 8:03 p.m. Saturday at 31 River St. • Abdi Yussuf, 26, of Lewiston, on an outstanding warrant, 2:49 p.m. Sunday, at 26 Park St.
Police log
Auburn • Dana Edwards, 26, of Auburn, on charges of domestic violence assault, obstructing the report of a crime and domestic violence-criminal threatening, 10:45 a.m. Saturday, at 710 Hatch Road. Lewiston • Jordan Palmer, 21, of Auburn, on a charge of terrorizing, 3:48 p.m. Saturday, at the Lewiston Police Department.
Granddaughter wants wedding with no family in attendance
DEAR ABBY: Our first granddaughter is getting married in six months and has told her parents that no one from either family is invited to the wedding. They want to get married by themselves because they are both shy and don’t want to be the center of attention. At first I was OK with it, […]
Libra: An adjustment to your finances will result in positive change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kat Dennings, 34; Chris Evans, 39; Tim Allen, 67; Stellan Skarsgard, 69. Happy Birthday: Put your mind at ease, and take a practical path. Setting goals that require hard work, knowledge and skills you possess will bring the best return. Don’t let an outsider’s gibberish lead you out of your […]
Man asked to practice social distancing grows aggressive
DEAR ABBY: I encountered a frightening man in the hardware store the other day. I was standing at the counter paying for an item when a man behind me came at me, inches from my face, in an aggressive and threatening way. When I asked him if he could please step 6 feet away, he […]