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Feature Obituary

Published
April 11, 2022

Everett ‘Sonny’ Traynor, 94, never liked to sit still for long

In his long life in Portland, he was a lobsterman, a businessman, a sheriff's deputy and a county commissioner. He walked a mile a day until three weeks before his death.
Published
March 31, 2022

Nick Stanley, a Maine music fan who inspired musicians, dies at 43

The Farmington man, who was bedridden by a health condition, became known for hosting musicians at his home and for showing people how to make the most out of life. He died Wednesday.
Published
March 28, 2022

Casey Bouchard, 27, wanted to help others and change the world for the better

She had hoped to return to Zimbabwe to work at an orphanage this summer, but she died of a drug overdose.
Published
March 12, 2022

Gabriel Walker, 86, beloved Portland High teacher for three decades

He was the kind of teacher who went above and beyond for his students. And after he retired in 1994, he signed up as a Sea Dogs usher.
Published
March 7, 2022

Norma Marin, who lived for art, especially her father-in-law’s, dies at 91

She was the daughter-in-law of American artist John Marin and dedicated her life to promoting his legacy.

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Published
March 3, 2022

David Faulkner, who ran a program to help Maine’s at-risk youth, dies at 74

He was executive director of Day One, a South Portland nonprofit, for 32 years, and an avid sailor.
Published
February 14, 2022

New Gloucester man succumbs to COVID-19 four months after birth of son

Matthew Libby, 43, was strong and healthy and figured he was at low risk of getting a serious case of the coronavirus.
Published
February 5, 2022

Anna Orben, 26, loved being with her large family and going out with friends

She was driving home from a night out with friends when her car went off the road and struck a tree.
Published
January 27, 2022

Maine Lives Lost: Artist’s family grieves ‘hero’ after long battle with COVID

Perry Clark, 61, who worked out of a studio he created in the garage of his Buxton home, didn't get vaccinated and spent 47 days in the hospital after he got COVID-19.
Published
January 21, 2022

Nan Heald, longtime director of Pine Tree Legal Assistance, dies

For more than 30 years, Heald led the nonprofit that provides critical legal services to the poor in Maine. She was recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change.