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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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
Mother-in-law takes in cats after mom’s death
DEAR ABBY: My mom passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind two cats. My mother-in-law graciously took them in temporarily, which included shouldering the financial burden of a few vet visits. After everything quieted, we asked her if she would be willing to keep the cats indefinitely because we rent, and re-homing them wasn’t an option in […]
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PublishedDecember 22, 2019
Ex’s continued harassment mars wife’s happy divorce
DEAR ABBY: I am happily divorced after nearly 20 years of marriage to a narcissist. My ex cheated throughout our marriage, lied repeatedly and was abusive. He left me for another woman. I realize now that he did me a favor by leaving. When he left, I didn’t correct any of the lies he told […]
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PublishedDecember 22, 2019
Pisces: Follow through with your personal plans
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jordin Sparks, 30; Brooke Nevin, 37; Ralph Fiennes, 57; Diane Sawyer, 74. Happy Birthday: You are heading into a high cycle regarding an overall change. Reconsider your lifestyle and how you earn your living. Also, revisit how or where you live and what you really want to do with your […]
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PublishedDecember 21, 2019
Husband keeps close tabs on wife following overdose
DEAR ABBY: My 47-year-old daughter is an alcoholic. A year ago, she took several benzodiazepine pills along with the booze and overdosed. My son-in-law found her in time and called 911. She spent five days in a psych hospital to detox, but never went to any follow-up rehab. I had been led to believe she […]
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PublishedDecember 21, 2019
Aquarius: Don’t let others affect your emotional well-being
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steven Yeun, 36; Ray Romano, 62; Samuel L. Jackson, 71; Jane Fonda, 82. Happy Birthday: Consider what makes you happy and healthy, and start to implement plans that will lead to a brighter future. Making changes at home that will bring you closer to the ones you love and eliminate […]
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Battery of screening tests didn’t predict stepdad’s stroke
DEAR DR. ROACH: My stepfather had a series of screening tests done by a commercial company, including tests on his carotid arteries, abdominal aorta, peripheral arteries and heart rhythm. He received a good report. However, two or three weeks after the screening, he suffered a stroke. My confidence in the screening program was shaken! How […]
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Couple quarrels over money spent on their granddaughter
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are retired and financially comfortable. I have my spending money, and he has his. The problem is, he doesn’t want me to spend any money on my granddaughter. I pick her up from school every day, give her an afternoon snack, and on Friday, we stop and get something […]
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Capricorn: Consider adopting healthier lifestyle choices
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jonah Hill, 36; David Cook, 37; Nicole de Boer, 49; Joel Gretsch, 56. Happy Birthday: Listen carefully, ask questions and don’t misinterpret the messages or signals you are receiving. Clarity will be what’s needed this year to bring about the positive changes you want to make. Trust, loyalty and persistence […]
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PublishedDecember 19, 2019
Misophonia is an excessive response to certain sounds
DEAR DR. ROACH: My grandson suffers from misophonia. He is unable to attend school or be in the same room as anyone eating. He runs away when someone clears their throat or coughs. As a result, he is totally isolated and has no friends. He is soon to be 16 years old and is home-schooled. […]
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PublishedDecember 19, 2019
Sagittarius: Get a jump start on New Year resolutions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Marla Sokoloff, 39; Jake Gyllenhaal, 39; Alyssa Milano, 47; Tyson Beckford, 49. Happy Birthday: Everything has a place. It’s time to put things away — to compartmentalize emotionally, mentally and physically. Prepare, and when the time comes, you’ll be ready to participate. It’s time to work on you, your happiness […]
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