Aug 12, 2025

FAYETTE- The family of Barbara Ann Kinney is saddened to announce her passing on August 12 at the age of 76. Barbara was born February 25, 1949 in Augusta, Maine to Bernard and Jean Kinney of Winthrop.

Barbara was a graduate of Winthrop High School. She attended Plymouth State College in Plymouth, New Hampshire and graduated from the University of...

Aug 10, 2025

AUGUSTA ~ M. Brenda Shaw died in Augusta on August 10, 2025. She was born in Augusta, Maine, on February 3, 1939, the daughter of the late Clifton R. & Pauline R. Shaw.

She attended local schools and Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield, Maine. Brenda graduated from Cony High in the class of 1956 and then went on to House...

Aug 10, 2025

Aug 7, 2025

AUGUSTA- Valerie Jean Corbett passed away peacefully at her home on August 7, 2025.

She was born September 19, 1968, to Walter “Mike” Matson and Nancy Reed Murch. She grew up in Cushing, where she attended local schools.

Other than her parents, she is predeceased by her sisters Wanda Ames and Sharon Matson.

She is survived by her two sons;...

Aug 4, 2025

Parker Michael Favreau, 26, of Wayne, Maine, tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident on August 4th, 2025.

Born on August 29, 1998, Parker grew up in Wayne surrounded by love — with his parents, sister, and grandparents close by. From a young age, he was an adventurer at heart. He lived life boldly and unapologetically — he lived...

Aug 2, 2025

SIDNEY- Eugene Gregory Ellsworth “Greg,”, 83, passed away at Franklin Memorial Hospital on August 2nd, 2025 with his loving family at his side. He was born on May 25, 1942, to the late George and Mary Ellsworth.

Greg attended Seminole High School in Sanford Florida. Following high school he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. Greg moved to Sidney,...

Aug 1, 2025

Bradford Winthrop Davis, 76, passed away on August 1, 2025, in Manchester, Maine. Born on November 12, 1948, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Brad lived a life defined by mechanical mastery, deep devotion to family, and a passion for all things with wheels or wings (especially chicken).

A proud and meticulous mechanic, Brad took immense pride in diagnosing and fixing vehicles...

Jul 29, 2025

WINTHROP-Gloria Ann Lorette, 92, formally of Highland Heights and currently of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday July 29, 2025, at Clover Health Care where she was a resident.

She was born in Woodridge, NJ on May 18, 1933, one of four children May 18, 1933, the daughter of Frederick and Hazel (Learned) Bohn.

She was educated in the schools of...

Jul 28, 2025

AUGUSTA- Ida Belle Sawyer, 97, passed away peacefully July 28, 2025, surrounded by family in Augusta, ME.

Ida was born in Fort Collins, CO. She attended school there, adult school in Denver, Colo. and Bible school in Canada.

She enjoyed walking, watching Boston Red Sox games on television, and family events. She was a woman of faith and enjoyed reading...

Jul 25, 2025

WINTHROP- Mary Jane Mott Auns, 80, passed away at the Alfond Center for Health on July 25, 2025. She was born on August 4, 1944, in Roslyn, NY, to the late Clarence Mott and Grace Hohmann.

After graduating from the Cathedral School of St. Mary in Garden City NY, Mary Jane received her undergraduate history degree from Denison University in...

Jul 21, 2025

Sharon G. Smith 1945-2025

Mount Vernon- Sharon Gladys (Simmons) Smith, 80, of Mt. Vernon Maine, passed away at home on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Sharon was born in Damariscotta Maine in 1945 to Stephan and Evelyn (Richardson) Simmons and grew up in Nobleboro. Sharon graduated from Eriskine Academy in 1963 before going to work at the State of Maine and...

Jul 21, 2025

Jul 20, 2025

Kenneth Irving Bryant, 76, of Winthrop, Maine passed peacefully on July 20th, 2025. He was born on September 4th, 1948, in Augusta, Maine.

Kenneth graduated from Winthrop High School in 1966, and Farmington State Teacher’s College (now the University of Maine at Farmington) in 1970 with a BS in History and Geography. He later earned his master’s degree in history...

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Jul 14, 2025

KENNEBUNK- Jan (Tillson) Fraser of Kennebunk passed away Monday, July 14, after colon cancer presented the one and only challenge, she was unable to overcome in her 83 years of dedication to her family, business leadership, and giving back to her community.

Born in Gardiner and raised in Winthrop, Maine, Jan grew up in her father’s grocery store. From stocking...

Jul 14, 2025

Jul 9, 2025

AUGUSTA- Robert “Bobby” Michael Stolt, 22, went out for his final fishing trip on July 6th, 2025. He was born in Augusta on March 2nd, 2003, to David and Sherrie Stolt.

Bobby graduated from Cony High School in the class of 2021. He went on to Central Maine Community College where he received his associate degree in applied science Electromechanical...

Jul 9, 2025

HALLOWELL- Robert Norris Laney, 86, passed away at the Maine General Medical Center in Augusta on July 9th, 2025. Bob was born in Skowhegan, Maine on September 16, 1938, to the late Charles Julian and Rena (Mazerole) Laney.

Bob graduated from Skowhegan High School, class of 1956, where he was very active in both sports and music. In addition to...