APPLETON — A graveside committal service for Glenn F. Mitchell, 70, who died February 5, 2025, will be held August 11, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Lakeview Cemetery, Overlock Hill Road, in Union, Maine.…
Obituaries

Sharon L. (Goding) Romanow, 77, of Belfast, passed away July 30, 2025, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She could no longer breathe on her own and her heart was…

Dave - not Mr. Parkhurst; that was his father - was born in Belfast, Maine to Caroline Colwell and David B. Parkhurst Sr. on a chilly day in January 1953. By the time…
The memorial service for Dave Parkhurst is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at…

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our brother, Richard C. Banks, Jr. He died peacefully at home on Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by family and…
Richard Donald Perry died unexpectedly on July 16, 2025 in Owls Head, Maine. Richard loved to cook and entertain, which made his early career of bartending a natural fit. Later on, he transitioned…

AUGUSTA — Harlean E. Jordan, age 89, died Saturday, July 26, 2025 at her home following a short illness. She was born in Washington, Maine on…

Kathy Lee Carmichael went home to her Lord and Savior on July 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughters, Holly and Charity, after a short illness. Kathy was born on…

WALDOBORO — Bradley Alton Miller, 74, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, at the Sussman House in Rockport with his family by his side. He was born on December 15, 1950, in…

WALDOBORO — Laurel Lee Taylor, 77, of Waldoboro, died July 25, 2025 at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital Miles Campus in Damariscotta. Laurel was born July 1, 1948 in Castine to Perley “Perle” Spofford…

ROCKLAND — Suzanne Lewis Bowden, 68, of Rockland, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Rockland. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts on April 30, 1957, she was the daughter of Emery and…

HOPE — Cynthia V. Merrifield, 68, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side, Monday, July 21, 2025 at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta, following a second courageous battle…

WARREN — Anna Silverman, 64, passed away peacefully, following a courageously fought battle with cancer. A fighter to the very end, Anna's bright spirit kept her going even on the hardest days.…

STOCKTON SPRINGS — Janice Shute, of Stockton Springs, passed away July 24, 2025. She was born on December 22, 1936, in Belfast, Maine, the daughter of Erlon…

ROCKLAND — Arnold Richard Fish, 83, passed away peacefully at home on July…

ROCKPORT — Peter Schein, 91, husband of Christel Schein, died on July 23, 2025 at his home in Rockport.
A complete obituary will be published…

Lawrence G. Batz, 89, received his wings on July 2, 2025, with his loving wife, Joyce Batz, and daughter, Laurie Batz by his side.
He will be missed…

ROCKLAND — John H. Wood, 82, beloved husband of K. Kelly Walker, died peacefully at his home with his twin brother and spouse at his side following a period of declining health.
Born…

BELFAST — Deborah A. Paradis, of Belfast, 80 years old, went to be with our Lord on July 22, 2025. She was born on May 23, 1945, in Belfast, Maine, to Clarence H.…

BELFAST — Forrest W. Warren, aged 82, passed away at his home on July 1, 2025.
Born in Belfast, Maine on March 6, 1943, to Marion Tozier Warren (King) and Leo Warren, he spent much of his…

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Leland Joseph McKinney, age 18, on July 19, 2025, due to a tragic car accident.…

Leslie Alison Reyer passed July 16, 2025 after a valiant battle with metastatic breast cancer, hastened by liver and bone fibrosis. Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Friend,…

ROCKPORT — Allen P. Membry, 83, of Rockport, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2025. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Allen lived a full life rooted in curiosity, dedication, and a deep…

DAMARISCOTTA — Charlie Zeiner died June 28 at Riverside Memory Care in Damariscotta of natural causes. He was 99. It can be difficult to compress a century of life into a short story but, at the…

WALDOBORO — Neil C. Harris, 71, of Waldoboro, passed away at his home on July 13, 2025. Born and raised in Waldoboro to parents Fred and Evelyn (Benner) Harris, Neil was a true local. He graduated…

ROCKLAND — A family directed graveside service for Sharon L. (Gamage) Preston, 77, who passed away on March 19, 2025, will be held Friday, July 25, 2025, at 2 p.m., at Achorn Cemetery, Old County…

BRENHAM, Texas — Thomas Ross “Tom” Painter, age 77, of Brenham, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Tom was born on July 23, 1947, in Rockland, Maine, to the late Lloyd…

FRIENDSHIP — A memorial service for Michael ‘Tony’ Balser, 68, who fell asleep in the loving arms of Jesus on April 30, 2025, will be held Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., at the…

UNION — Robert A. Collins, Jr., 68, passed away unexpectedly in Appleton, Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Born in Rockland, July 23, 1956, he was the son of Robert, Sr. and Ramona Johnson Collins…

WALDOBORO — Linda Jean (Munsey) Achorn, 70 of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully with her two daughters and partner by her side at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta on July 14, 2025 after a…

ROCKLAND — Janice M. Moody Bradeen, 88, of Rockland, Maine, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Born on December 18, 1936, in Thomaston, Maine, she was the…

BELFAST — Marie A. (Banks) Weymouth, 102, of Belfast, passed away July 17, 2025 at Deborah Lincoln House in Belfast. She was born June 21, 1923 in Liberty, Maine…

BELFAST — Alan G. Clark, 57, of Belfast, Maine, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his residence.
A memorial gathering will be held on…

NORTHPORT — Capt. Douglas A. Fournier, of Northport, Maine, died July 2 at his home after a short battle with brain cancer; he was 43. Doug was born in Rockport, Maine to the late Capt. Arthur J.…

A celebration of life for Terrance “Terry” Benner, who passed on April 20, 2025, will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 1 to 8 p.m., …

ROCKLAND — Loretta Emily O’Neil Simmons, 89, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at Homestead Assisted Living in Cushing. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, March 26, 1936, she was the daughter of…

WILMINGTON, North Carolina — Stephen E. Knight, 82, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly June 4, 2025 from an intracerebral hemorrhage.
Born in Rockland, Maine, on…

LIBERTY — Sandra St. Clair, of Liberty, left this earth on July 9, 2025, the same way her life was lived fast and matter of fact with all the people she loved. Born…

WALPOLE — Douglas ‘Dougie’ Orrin McLain Jr., 68, of Walpole, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2025. The son of Douglas McLain Sr. and Ann Mirando McLain, he was born May 23, 1957, in…

ROCKPORT — Dr. Robert B. Annis, 91, died peacefully, with his loving family at his side, Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.
Born in Camden, August 28, 1933, he…

BRENHAM, Texas — A memorial service for Thomas Ross “Tom” Painter, age 77, who passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, will be held Friday, July 25, 2025, at 1 p.m., at the Rockland…

ROCKLAND — C. Sue B. Look passed quietly away July 5, 2025, at the age of 93 ½. She was born in December 1931 to Lawrence ‘Bud’ and Mildred A. White Brother, both from Indiana. Sue was named…

APPLETON — Travis W. Ford, 56, died unexpectedly, following a cardiac event, Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Born in Camden, August 4, 1968, he was the son of…

SCARBOROUGH — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dianne “Dinah” Oliver Moore, 86, of Scarborough, who passed away peacefully at her home after a hard-fought battle with Bulbar…

WASHINGTON — Dianna M. Willis, 76, of Washington, passed away at her home on July 10, 2025, with her loving husband by her side. She was born on November 3, 1948, in Dresden, Maine to parents…

CUSHING — Russell A. Penney, Jr., 81, died peacefully, Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.
A full obituary will be published later.
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SOUTH THOMASTON — Doris Marie Black, 86, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at Sussman House in Rockport.
Born in Rockland, November 30, 1938, she was the daughter of Norman P. and Ursala…

CAMDEN — Florence E. Householder, beloved wife of Richard W. Householder passed away on July 7, 2025. Florence was born on May 1, 1933 in the Bronx, New York City, the daughter of Rudoph and Anita…

WARREN — Albion Upham, 73, of Warren, Maine, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025. A proud member of the Medomak Valley High School Class of 1970, Albion was known for his strong work ethic,…

Tomm Baird Shockey, devoted teacher, gifted linguist, and master of many hands-on pursuits, passed away on July 5, 2025 a few miles from the place he loved most—his 18th-century farmhouse nestled…