DEAR ABBY: “Stella” and I have been close friends for 25 years. Two years ago, she was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury. She has since recovered and returned to work. Stella’s personality has changed a lot since the accident. Her language and clothing are inappropriate. At 65 years old, her […]
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.
Cancer: Don’t debate with someone who sees things differently
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Heard, 34; Sherri Shepherd, 53; Jeffrey Dean Morgan, 54; Jack Nicholson, 83. Happy Birthday: Make a decision, and follow through with your plans. If you stop prematurely or change direction abruptly, you will end up having to backtrack this year. Refuse to let a stubborn attitude take over or […]
Police log
Arrests Auburn • Donny Holder, 43, of Mexico, on three outstanding warrants and a charge of refusing to submit to arrest or detention, 3:40 p.m. Tuesday on School Street. Lewiston • Shain Johnson, 38, of Lewiston, on three outstanding warrants, 5:25 p.m. Tuesday at 2161 Lisbon Road. Accidents Lewiston • Vehicles driven by Dylan J. […]
Turner selectmen accept bid for mowing
Flanagan’s Lawn Care in Monmouth will do the work for $10,500.
Fryeburg Police Department pokes fun at 4-20 on Facebook
In a pun-filled Facebook post, the unofficial holiday of marijuana consumption got a nod.
Three Sabattus men taken to hospital after rescue from Sabattus Pond
Fire Chief Troy Cailler said kayakers suffered hypothermia.
Pain of restless legs syndrome can be frustrating
DEAR DR. ROACH: Short of amputation, what’s the best one can expect in minimizing the sporadic but harsh symptoms of restless legs? — J.M. ANSWER: Restless legs syndrome, also called Willis-Ekbom disease, is an underdiagnosed condition. The major symptom involves an overwhelming urge to move the legs, often in conjunction with other symptoms, described as […]
Teen’s graduation party plans hurt his stepmom’s feelings
DEAR ABBY: I really could use some outside advice. I am a stepmother who raised my husband’s 18-year-old son, “Todd.” We have given him a loving home. Todd’s abusive mother abandoned him at 16, and he has lived with us ever since. I have been a caring and generous mother to him since he was […]
Gemini: Strive to be your best self and don’t let others interfere
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tony Romo, 40; Rob Riggle, 50; Andie MacDowell, 62; Iggy Pop, 73. Happy Birthday: A simpler lifestyle will put an end to chaos, limitations and discord. Channel your energy into projects that won’t lead to the poorhouse. Think big, but when the time comes to take action, do so for […]
Police log
Auburn • Joseph Hutchings, 38, of Auburn, on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear, 12:33 p.m. Monday at 60 Court St.