We in our society have been having a lot of really interesting conversations of late. At the core of some of the most important is the notion of “cultural competency.” According to the American Psychological Association, cultural competency may be “loosely defined as the ability to understand, appreciate and interact with people from cultures or […]
2021
Local land trust to host vernal pool lecture
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host Professor Aram Calhoun from the University of Maine for an online lecture on Thursday, May 20, at 6 p.m. about the importance of vernal pools. Each spring, water pools in areas of Maine’s landscape, creating vernal pools. This habitat makes it possible for wood frogs, spotted and blue-spotted […]
Obituary: Gloria Nadine (Hale) Eldridge
GORHAM – Gloria Nadine (Hale) Eldridge, 91, of Gorham, Maine, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Gloria was born at …
Obituary: Robert J. Gagnon
PORTLAND – Robert J. Gagnon, 90, of Sanford, died on Friday, May 7, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Residence in …
Obituary: Lois B. Gatcombe
CUMBERLAND – On May 2, 2021, Lois B. Gatcombe passed peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Portland after a brief illness. She …
Obituary: David W. Smith
FALMOUTH – David W. Smith, 86, gently passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 6:08 a.m. The last several years he …
Obituary: Thomas A. Cassidy
WESTBROOK – Thomas A. Cassidy, 32, of Westbrook passed away on May 6, 2021. Thomas attended ASD75 and graduated from Portland …
Obituary: Elizabeth “Betty” Chase
FALMOUTH – Elizabeth “Betty” Chase, a long-time resident of Falmouth, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at the age of …
Obituary: Emma Fournier
SACO – Emma Fournier, 17, of Chelsea Circle, born May 21, 2003, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, May 10, 2021. She was …
Obituary: Kristopher “Kris” Alan Roukey
OHIO – Kristopher “Kris” Alan Roukey was a devoted husband, father, son and friend. He left this world suddenly on Sunday, …