This week’s entry is from the diary of Nancie Hackett Thompson in spring 1869. Nancie was the third wife of Nathaniel Lord Thompson, who owned a large shipbuilding yard in Kennebunk. The loss of his previous two wives left Nathaniel with four young children prior to his marriage to Nancie in 1859. At the time […]
June 2022
In the Know – Public works director retires after 25 years
Scarborough Public Works Director Mike Shaw retired this June after 25 years with the department. “Mike has been a trusted and invaluable member of my leadership team,” said Scarborough Town Manager Tom Hall. “His level of commitment to the town and its residents was unmatched and I always appreciated his positive outlook and can-do attitude. […]
Obituary: Sue Frances Phillips
Sue Frances Phillips 1943 – 2022 ORR’S ISLAND – Sue Frances Phillips of Orr’s Island died peacefully on June 19, 2022, …
Obituary: Ronald J. Mertz
Ronald J. Mertz 1940 – 2022 BRUNSWICK – Ronald J. Mertz, 82, of Brunswick, Maine, died at Gosnell Memorial Hospice in …
Obituary: Anne Guerry Pierce
Anne Guerry Pierce 1936 – 2022 BRUNSWICK – It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Anne …
Obituary: Michael William Kennedy
MERRIMACK, N.H. – Michael William Kennedy, 64, of Merrimack, N.H., passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at his home with …
Obituary: Jeanne D’Arc Bourque
Jeanne D’Arc Bourque 1920 – 2022 BRUNSWICK – Jeanne D’Arc Bourque, 101, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at …
Obituary: Virginia M. Toppi
PORTLAND – Virginia M. Toppi, 94, formerly of Westbrook, passed away on June 13, 2022 at the Barron Center in Portland …
Obituary: Harold Earl Nason
LIMINGTON – Harold Earl Nason, 69, passed away on June 17, 2022 from cancer. He was born on Sept. 13, 1952 …
Obituary: Edward E. Green
Edward E. Green 1942 – 2022 BATH – Edward E. Green, of Bath, Maine, passed away on June 15, 2022 surrounded …