Matthew Daigle

Sun Journal

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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August 21, 2019

Masses to be offered in Spanish in Lewiston, Portland

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland announced Wednesday that the Masses are being offered in four churches across Maine, including the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston.
Published
August 18, 2019

Sixth time’s the charm: Sunday evening balloon launch a success

After five consecutive cancellations at the Great Falls Balloon Festival, the sunny weather and clear skies hold on.
Published
August 18, 2019

Sixth time’s a charm: Lewiston finally able to launch balloons Sunday evening

After five consecutive launch cancellations at the Great Falls Balloon Festival, the sunny weather and clear skies held on, allowing for a successful launch Sunday evening at Simard-Payne Memorial Park.
Published
August 12, 2019

Lewiston boy seriously injured after being hit by car

Police said a 10-year-old boy suffered a severe head injury when he was hit by a car while crossing Sabattus Street near South of the Border restaurant at dusk Monday evening.
Published
August 7, 2019

New York man to be extradited Friday on felony robbery, assault warrant

A New York man who had a Class A drug charge against him dismissed July 25 is set to be extradited Friday on a warrant out of New York on felony robbery and assault charges.
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August 6, 2019

Auburn man indicted on felony firearm charges

An Auburn man, whose apartment was the site of a fatal standoff in May, was indicted on felony firearm charges by an Androscoggin County grand jury Tuesday.
Published
August 5, 2019

Watch: Firefighters battle hard-to-reach brush fire along Lake Auburn

Some firefighters were ferried to Salmon Point on boats from the Route 4 boat launch, while others had to enter the woods from Taber’s and fight their way through the brush.
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August 4, 2019

Speed, alcohol likely factors in Norway crash that injured three

Norway Police Officer James Ventresca said Sunday that three people were seriously injured in a Friday morning crash, and that speed and alcohol were likely factors.
Published
July 29, 2019

No charges yet in shooting death of Turner man

Steve McCausland, spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety, said Monday that police are continuing to investigate the incident at Walmart on Saturday night, and that nobody has been charged.
Published
July 25, 2019

Auburn School Committee member suggests coach sue if not hired

The Auburn School Committee spent more than an hour in executive session Wednesday evening.