DEAR ABBY: My wife and I lost our son to suicide a few years ago. We have never gotten over it. I have recovered somewhat and would like to resume having intimate relations, but she’s not that far along. I no longer feel there’s any reason to continue on this earth. There is no point […]
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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Intramuscular injection usually easy and safe
DEAR DR. ROACH: I give my wife an octreotide intramuscular injection monthly into the gluteal muscle. I was taught to pull back on the needle to be sure you aren’t in a blood vessel. Sometimes, I am unable to inject the medication (just can’t plunge the syringe) despite being sure the needle was working before […]
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Pisces: Be forthcoming about what you want and what you’re willing to do
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mike Fisher, 40; Mark Wahlberg, 49; Ron Livingston, 53; Jeff Garlin, 58. Happy Birthday: Keep moving forward, and avoid drama. Focus on what’s important to you and the people who count. Make the most of what you have, and harness your attributes and skills to use selectively, where it will […]
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Woman runs low on patience for friend’s drama-filled life
DEAR ABBY: My friend “Kate” has had a lot of trauma in her life, and she feels things very deeply. She has experienced assault, the suicide of a close friend, the death of several family members, discovered she can’t have children, and managed to escape an abusive relationship, all in the last five years or […]
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Chest port cleaning on hold due to coronavirus
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve enjoyed reading your column for years and hope you can provide an answer or guidance. My 83-year-old mom had a port installed in her chest over five years ago for chemotherapy to treat non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. After beating the lymphoma, she battled Mycobacterium avium complex for a year and a half, and […]
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Aquarius: Create a calming environment to ease your stress
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bar Refaeli, 35; Russell Brand, 45; Angelina Jolie, 45; Noah Wyle, 49. Happy Birthday: Explore the possibilities, and plan to learn something. Update in order to keep up with the changing times. How you prepare for the future will make a difference to your peace of mind. Knowing what you […]
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Androscoggin Land Trust, Baxter Brewing to partner with Chamber for 2021 river race
The Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday it would partner with the Androscoggin Land Trust and Baxter Brewing to host the annual Canoe & Kayak River Race next year, to coincide with the Great Falls Brewfest.
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Changing identities bring up questions of proper etiquette
DEAR ABBY: My 13-year-old son and I recently had a discussion that maybe you can help clarify. We are seeing more about trans people these days, and I’m not sure how to address them. I don’t want to offend anyone, but when you see a large male wearing pants, shirt, etc. but has pink hair […]
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Are all puzzles created equally?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Are all puzzles created equal in terms of their value in keeping the mind sharp? I enjoy Sudoku and word-finding puzzles, with an occasional crossword puzzle thrown in. I also play games requiring puzzle solving on my computer or handheld device. My partner primarily enjoys crossword puzzles. This has been something I’ve […]
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Capricorn: Make some positive changes in how you do things
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Imogen Poots, 31; Rafael Nadal, 34; Anderson Cooper, 53; James Purefoy, 56. Happy Birthday: Put greater emphasis on development and updates. Expand your knowledge and skills to fit the trends. Preparing for the future will ease stress and make you feel comfortable as you move forward. An emotional situation will […]